Mechanical/Reliability Engineer
Pasadena Performance Products, Pasadena, TX
FLSA Status: (Exempt/Non-Exempt) Exempt
Position Description
Looking for a candidate that has shown progressive advancement during their engineering career and wishes to work in a small yet growing company environment that is backed by a multi-billion dollar capital investment firm. Opportunities for future advancement are available within the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support to existing operations on a daily basis. Include suggestions toward optimization of product yields to meet the business model.
- Package ownership and review responsible for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, pumps, and compressors.
- Monitor and review contractor’s mechanical activities and deliverables during engineering, fabrication, integration, and testing to ensure compliance with all regulatory and contract requirements.
- Review comments from certifying authority on design of the mechanical systems/equipment and assist in resolving issues.
- Interface with OEMs/third party suppliers on repairs, failure analysis, inspections, and testing for mechanical equipment, and participate in such tests for critical equipment. Verify satisfactory results for inspections and testing.
- Request equipment, materials, and consumables as required within limits of authority.
- Propose and implement cost effective solutions in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
- Participate in PSM processes including Management of Change and Incident Investigations.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise revamp and maintenance activities.
- Support CMMS activities and system upkeep.
- Review equipment failures and lead development of maintenance/operation plans for increased reliability
- Analyze available equipment operating data for indicators of mechanical equipment health
Skills and Abilities Required
- Strong computer skills and proficient with internet, email, and Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
- Able to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-moving, team environment.
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions.
- Familiarity with industry standards including API, ASME, NACE, ASTM
Education and Experience Required
- 5 – 10 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer and/or Reliability Engineer
- Four-year degree in an engineering discipline, Mechanical strongly preferred.
- Operations experience preferred.
- Maintenance, reliability, and turnaround experience preferred.