Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity Engineer

JMJ PHILLIP; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP is seeking a Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity Engineer to oversee asset integrity programs and improve equipment reliability in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will lead RBI activities, monitor corrosion, and drive root cause analyses to prevent failures.

The role requires 5–8 years of related experience, a relevant engineering degree, and a strong focus on safety, compliance, and performance improvement across pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience supporting fixed equipment, asset integrity, or reliability engineering within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Experience with RBI, corrosion monitoring, equipment reliability, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, engineering documentation, and inspection practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and ethical business practices.

Responsibilities

• Asset Integrity Management: Manage and maintain AIM program for vessels, piping, and tanks.
• Inspection & Reliability Engineering: Develop RBI plans, corrosion monitoring, and RBI activities.
• Equipment Evaluation & Analysis: Assess degradation, conduct FFS evaluations, lead RCA investigations.
• Maintenance & Project Support: Translate findings into maintenance strategies, outage plans, and CAPEX recommendations.
• Contractor & Compliance Oversight: Guide inspectors/contractors and verify repairs meet codes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with operations, maintenance, planning and leadership to drive improvement.

Skills

Pressure vessels

Piping systems

Storage tanks

RBI

Corrosion monitoring

Root cause analysis

Reliability engineering

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of fixed assets in a chemical manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing mechanical integrity programs, improving equipment reliability, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance asset performance and operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities

Asset Integrity Management

• Manage and maintain the site's Asset Integrity Management (AIM) program for pressure vessels, piping systems, and storage tanks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including API codes and corporate requirements.
• Maintain accurate asset documentation, inspection records, and engineering standards.

Inspection & Reliability Engineering

• Develop and oversee inspection plans, risk-based inspection (RBI) programs, and corrosion monitoring activities.
• Evaluate inspection findings and recommend appropriate maintenance or repair strategies.
• Perform equipment criticality assessments and reliability improvement initiatives.

Equipment Evaluation & Analysis

• Assess equipment degradation mechanisms and conduct or review Fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations to improve long-term asset reliability.
• Recommend corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.

Maintenance & Project Support

• Translate engineering findings into maintenance strategies, outage plans, repair scopes, and capital improvement recommendations.
• Support maintenance planning by prioritizing repairs based on asset risk and operational needs.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to improve plant reliability.

Contractor & Compliance Oversight

• Provide technical guidance to third-party inspectors, NDE providers, and repair contractors.
• Review inspection reports and verify that repairs meet applicable codes and quality standards.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with mechanical integrity and safety programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, maintenance, planning, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Support organizational initiatives focused on performance, efficiency, and asset lifecycle management.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience supporting fixed equipment, asset integrity, or reliability engineering within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Experience with risk-based inspection (RBI), corrosion monitoring, equipment reliability, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, engineering documentation, and inspection practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and ethical business practices.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification.
• API 570 Piping Inspector Certification.
• API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification.
• Reliability or maintenance-related certifications are a plus.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to complex engineering projects and asset reliability initiatives.
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to contribute to long-term operational excellence within a growing organization.

Why Wilmington?

Wilmington offers a strong industrial and manufacturing presence, providing excellent opportunities for engineering professionals to build rewarding careers. The area features a skilled workforce, access to major manufacturing and chemical industries, and a business-friendly environment that supports professional growth, innovation, and long-term career development.