Fixed Equipment Engineer

PBF Energy; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension Plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Group discounts

Job summary

PBF Energy Inc. operates the Martinez Refinery in California, seeking a Fixed Equipment Engineer to oversee fixed equipment and piping integrity.

The role collaborates with inspectors and engineers to ensure safe, compliant operation across production units. Responsibilities include sizing relief devices, conducting FFs assessments, and guiding design, installation, and inspection activities in accordance with API 510/570/653 and Martinez standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in pressure equipment and mechanical engineering.
• Experience with refinery or petrochemical processes preferred.
• Knowledge of industry design standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input during scope development for pressure vessels.
• Review repairs, calculate renewal thicknesses, and assess remaining life for tanks and piping.
• Support safety systems, size relief devices, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform FFs assessments per API-579 and oversee third-party assessments.
• Ensure in-service welding, hot tapping, and line stopping meet codes and procedures.
• Provide piping design guidance and approvals per ASME/API/ Martinez standards.
• Support PEI MOC reviews and pressure equipment change processes.
• Assist turnaround events with PEI technical input and RBI reassessments.

Skills

Pressure Equipment

Integrity Assurance

Technical Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PV Elite

Caesar-II

AutoCAD

Job description

Fixed Equipment Engineer

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We have an opportunity at our Martinez Refinery in California and are seeking a talented Fixed Equipment Engineer to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy.

The Fixed Equipment Engineer reports to the Fixed and Rotating Equipment Manager and provides technical oversight and engineering for their assigned production and operations units. They work with a team of engineers and inspectors to provide integrity assurance for fixed equipment and piping.

They support integration of Shared Stewardship of Assets for Pressure Equipment Integrity across entire organization and help others in the organization understand their role in maintaining equipment integrity as related to Pressure Equipment Engineering and proper design and maintenance of pressure equipment.

Job Responsibilities May Include:

• Giving technical input to the area Inspector on technical aspects during the scope development stage including repair or alteration plans for pressure vessels.
• Reviewing and specifying permanent and temporary repairs, calculation of renewal thicknesses and the assessment of remaining life for all tanks, pressure equipment and piping.
• Providing technical support for relief, flare, detonation arrestors, and other safety systems including:
• Completing calculations to size relief devices
• Reviewing installation, inspection, and servicing requirements to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Reviewing and approving alternate relief protection assessments
• Supporting the PRD Servicing Work Process, including specification sheet review and updates
• Reviewing safeguarding analyses
• Performing Level 1 and 2 Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments based on site procedures and API inspection codes (510, 570, 653) including Fitness for Service Evaluation per API-579. Overseeing Level 3 FFS assessments completed by third parties.
• Ensuring in-service welding, hot tapping, and line stopping requirements are performed in accordance with Code, Corporate and site procedures.
• Completing process piping and tubing design; giving technical guidance and approval on fabrication, inspection, repair, alteration, rerating, testing requirements, and pipe stress analysis in accordance with ASME, API, and Martinez Refining standards.
• Performing technical reviews for pressure equipment change MOCs and serving as the Responsible Person for PEI driven MOCs.
• Ensuring that all fixed equipment, and materials used to fabricate fixed equipment, are purchased and/or installed from vendors, suppliers, and contractors that are technically approved.
• Providing Pressure Equipment Engineering support to turnaround events on technical issues as needed.
• Supporting Pressure Equipment Inspectors and Supervisors on RBI Reassessments and Revalidations, Interval Extension Analysis, and Turnaround work scope optimization, analysis, and critiques.
• Participating in PHA studies and incident/root cause investigations; coordinating support from the Materials/Corrosion Engineer and other technical resources.

Position-Specific Requirements:

• Occasionally an altered work schedule over an extended period may be required
• Physical Requirements:
  • Climb ladders
  • Walk up and down steps
• Willing to Work in the Following Conditions:
  • Work at heights
  • Work in compact and confined spaces
  • Work outside in inclement weather
  • Work while wearing a respirator, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Candidate must have active TWIC card or be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of experience in the fields of Pressure Equipment and Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in refinery or petrochemical plant processes
• Knowledge of industry design standards and best practices
• Knowledge of PV Elite, Caesar-II and AutoCad

Martinez Refining Company LLC, a PBF Energy Subsidiary, offers our employees highly competitive total compensation and benefits packages. Benefits include:

• 401(k)plan with company match
• Pension Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and tuition reimbursement
• Additional voluntary benefits are offered at group discounts.

The salary range for this position is $97,322.86 - $164,308.72. The compensation range listed in this posting is in compliance with applicable state law. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills and internal peer equity will be considered in determining the selected candidate’s compensation. In addition to salary, PBF offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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