Entry-Level Rotating Equipment PM Engineer

PTS Advance; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks an Entry-Level Rotating Equipment Engineer to support the Reliability organization in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving facility equipment and processes at our Plaquemine, Louisiana site.

You will work with maintenance engineers, operations, and maintenance teams to implement asset management and equipment performance improvements, participate in turnarounds, and contribute to continuous reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic understanding of maintenance practices in chemical, petrochemical, refining or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a developing SME for rotating equipment evaluation, performance monitoring, and maintenance support.
• Assist in equipment reliability analyses and improvement strategies with Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Support scheduled turnarounds and unplanned unit shutdowns as required.
• Assist with day-to-day equipment troubleshooting within assigned areas.
• Review and maintain preventive maintenance tasks within the CMMS for rotating equipment.
• Support equipment failure investigations alongside maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.
• Assist in developing repair timelines for critical equipment.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and communicate maintenance impacts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent industry experience considered

Job description

The Entry-Level Rotating Equipment Engineer provides technical and engineering support to the Reliability organization to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve facility equipment and processes. This role works closely with maintenance engineers, operations, and maintenance teams to implement, monitor, and enhance asset management processes and equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a developing Subject Matter Expert (SME) for rotating equipment, including equipment evaluation, performance monitoring, and maintenance repair support.
• Conduct equipment reliability analyses and assist in developing improvement strategies in collaboration with Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Support scheduled turnarounds and unplanned unit shutdowns as required.
• Assist operating units with day-to-day equipment troubleshooting within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Review, modify, and maintain preventive maintenance tasks within the CMMS for rotating equipment.
• Support equipment failure investigations alongside maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.
• Assist with developing repair timelines for critical equipment undergoing routine and major maintenance activities.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and communicate potential maintenance impacts to relevant teams.
• Help develop and implement maintenance procedures and processes.
• Track and review maintenance KPIs and performance metrics.
• Support cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic understanding of maintenance practices and processes within chemical, petrochemical, refining, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams.
• Eagerness to learn rotating equipment reliability and maintenance best practices.