Maintenance Engineer: Reliability & Rotating Equipment

Westlake; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake in Sulphur, LA is seeking an mechanical engineer to provide engineering support for maintenance and reliability of plant equipment in assigned units. You will troubleshoot, plan preventive and predictive maintenance, and drive reliability improvements while complying with safety, environmental, quality, and mechanical integrity requirements.

Responsibilities include defining PM scopes, leading root cause analyses, developing SMPs, coordinating turnarounds, and using SAP to track work

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent required.
• 2-5 years of chemical plant experience preferred.
• Background screening including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
• TWIC card required.

Responsibilities

• Define preventive maintenance (PM) work order scope, classification, and frequency for mechanical equipment selected for periodic or systematic maintenance.
• Lead or support troubleshooting for high vibration, abnormal noise, high temperature, seal/packing failures, lubrication issues, and repeated breakdowns on rotating machinery.
• Perform or coordinate root cause failure analysis on significant rotating failures and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and update Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs) or PM plans, using manufacturer recommendations and field experience.
• Monitor PM compliance and documentation; work with Maintenance Supervisors and equipment owners to address inspection results and improve PM programs.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to operations and maintenance for rotating and fixed equipment issues; lead or assist in troubleshooting chronic or complex problems.
• Perform or coordinate failure analysis and corrective actions; monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and life cycle cost.
• Serve as a technical resource for mechanics, technicians, and supervisors; provide informal and formal training as needed
• Use SAP (or equivalent CMMS) to manage work orders, notifications, PM tasks, and equipment histories.
• Maintain and update EDMS‑based procedures, SMPs, and related engineering documents assigned to Maintenance Engineering
• Perform equipment failure analysis (i.e. RCA &/or 5-Why) to prevent reoccurrence.
• Evaluate and audit external rotating repair/machine shop service resources and capabilities.
• Provide technical support on turnarounds and outages, both planned and unplanned.
• Provide technical support, review, and input on projects for infrastructure recapitalization and reliability improvements.
• Stay abreast and facilitate the incorporation of new reliability technology and industry best practices to drive reliability improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Work planning

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree

Job description

Westlake in Sulphur, LA is seeking an mechanical engineer to provide engineering support for maintenance and reliability of plant equipment in assigned units. You will troubleshoot, plan preventive and predictive maintenance, and drive reliability improvements while complying with safety, environmental, quality, and mechanical integrity requirements.

Responsibilities include defining PM scopes, leading root cause analyses, developing SMPs, coordinating turnarounds, and using SAP to track work