Maintenance Engineer

Koninklijke Vopak N.V.; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Competitive, market-based compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) incentive savings plan

Paid holidays and sick days

Job summary

Join Koninklijke Vopak N.V. as a Maintenance Engineer in Plaquemine, Louisiana, where you’ll support energy security and contribute to essential infrastructure. Responsibilities include overseeing CMMS, collaborating to meet KPIs, and improving maintenance performance.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or 15+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of CMMS systems like SAP. We offer a competitive compensation package and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• 2+ years of experience in an industrial-related field.
• Solutions-driven with a focus on operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance organization through CMMS system oversight.
• Collaborate to deliver KPIs that drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze maintenance performance KPIs for improvements.

Skills

Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Strong critical-thinking skills

Collaboration and communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related engineering field

15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Infor

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Vopak

Start your career as a Maintenance Engineer at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance organization through CMMS system oversight, drawing updates, redlines, and global mechanical integrity system support.
• Collaborate with the maintenance supervisor and technical manager to deliver KPIs that drive continuous improvement.
• Review maintenance data, enact combined effort plans, and improve regulatory compliance, safety compliance, and overall work order completion.
• Analyze key maintenance performance KPIs such as work order close‑out and time‑to‑repair, identify trends, and develop action plans.
• Apply industry standards to improve equipment and organizational performance and become fluent in Vopak Standards.
• Set preventive maintenance (PM) frequency and review inspection reports to develop repair plans and improvements.
• Participate in assessment team meetings for mechanical integrity of critical assets and ensure assets are managed per the global mechanical integrity system.
• Conduct and maintain equipment criticality assessments to prioritize and address critical equipment.
• Assist the maintenance supervisor in root‑cause analysis on problematic equipment, develop low‑cost solutions, and implement changes for long‑term reliability.
• Inform the Sustaining Capex Program with findings and work with vendors and third parties to improve equipment and service.
• Serve as the super‑user for the computerized maintenance system and manage product movement to meet Vopak and customer standards.
• Act as the Management of Change system owner, ensuring correct documentation and procedures are followed.
• Update or manage updates of drawings for integration into the database.
• Perform all tasks and duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related engineering field, or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ year of experience with a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as SAP, Maximo, Infor, etc.
• 2+ years of experience in an industrial related field.
• Self‑starter who delivers improvements to the maintenance organization.
• Solutions‑driven, keeping operational standards and customer satisfaction in focus.
• Highly collaborative within direct and indirect teams.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills and the ability to identify process improvements that reduce waste and enhance service delivery.
• Strong change‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong active listening.
• Driven to create and implement solutions aligned with broad organizational goals.

Benefits

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive, market‑based compensation package based on experience and knowledge.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life / AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) incentive savings plan.
• Paid holidays (fixed and floating).
• Paid time off and sick days.
• Additional benefits: tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, accident insurance, legal plan, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, ID theft insurance, universal life.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Work Environment

This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or heat. The environment is typically moderate noise and vibration. Employees are not regularly exposed to fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust, or poor ventilation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak, and hear; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.