Decoking Systems Lead: Installations & Turnarounds

Ruhrpumpen; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruhrpumpen is seeking a Decoking Specialist in Kentucky to lead and supervise decoking operations, planning, scheduling, and executing coke removal from equipment and piping systems. You will coordinate project leadership across orders for new equipment, aftermarket, and revamps to meet contractual, technical, and safety requirements.

You will provide technical guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage on site, with strong English

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in refinery environments.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Expertise in operating and commissioning complex decoking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise decoking operations, including planning, scheduling, and executing coke removal.
• Coordinate and provide project leadership for orders for new equipment, aftermarket, and rework to meet contractual requirements.
• Guarantee compliance with purchase orders, delivery time, quality, and service levels as per contract.
• Provide technical guidance and support to decoking teams, troubleshoot issues, and optimize equipment usage.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, PPE usage, hazard identification and mitigation during decoking activities.
• Perform site-specific modifications for non-standardized or customer-dependent decoking equipment.

Skills

Decoking systems

P&IDs reading

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical diagrams

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Teamwork

English communication

Job description

Ruhrpumpen is seeking a Decoking Specialist in Kentucky to lead and supervise decoking operations, planning, scheduling, and executing coke removal from equipment and piping systems. You will coordinate project leadership across orders for new equipment, aftermarket, and revamps to meet contractual, technical, and safety requirements.

You will provide technical guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage on site, with strong English