Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer — Refinery

CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Lemont, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work options available for elig

9/80 Work Schedule Option

Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hrs)

Paid Vacation Time

Company-Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave

Excellent 401(k) Match

Pension Plan

Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans; FSA and

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Healthy Rewards Program

Service Awards Program

Educational Assistance Plan

Dependent Children Scholarships

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

On-site Health Clinic

On-site Cafeteria

On-site Credit Union and ATM

On-site Fitness Center

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s Lemont refinery is seeking an experienced Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer for the Reliability Department. This on-site position at the Lemont, Illinois refinery will work with multiple groups to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation. Expected Salary Range: $104,000 - $140,000.

Deadline to apply: Thursday, September 3, 2026. Minimum Qualifications include a mechanical or civil engineering degree and refinery experience; TWIC and valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• 2 years of job-related engineering experience, 5+ years preferred.
• Experience at a refinery, chemical plant, or heavy industrial facility preferred.
• Familiarity with design/construction codes and standards such as ASME I, VIII, B31.3, API 510, API 570, API 571.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PI preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the area team and refinery-wide.
• Perform incident investigations to identify root causes and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot equipment such as pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Collaborate with Inspection and Corrosion Engineers on reliability improvements.
• Develop Corrosion Control Documents and Integrity Operating Windows.
• Perform Fitness-for-Service and remaining life calculations.
• Develop repair procedures for damaged equipment.
• Participate in turnaround planning to improve fixed equipment reliability.
• Procure like-in-kind replacements for fixed equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Note: duties not all-inclusive.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering or related

Tools

ASME/API standards

Microsoft Office

PI (Process Instrumentation)

Job description

CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s Lemont refinery is seeking an experienced Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer for the Reliability Department. This on-site position at the Lemont, Illinois refinery will work with multiple groups to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation. Expected Salary Range: $104,000 - $140,000.

Deadline to apply: Thursday, September 3, 2026. Minimum Qualifications include a mechanical or civil engineering degree and refinery experience; TWIC and valid driver’s license