Mechanical Integrity Leader

Ergon Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching & profit sharing

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

Disability plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ergon Inc. seeks a Mechanical Integrity Leader to lead corporate mechanical integrity initiatives across our operating facilities.

This role provides technical expertise to strengthen equipment integrity, support safe and reliable operations, and ensure programs meet applicable regulations, industry codes, and corporate standards. You will partner with business-unit engineering teams and facility personnel to develop consistent practices, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Progressive experience in reliability, maintenance, fixed equipment engineering, and/or inspection; eight to ten years preferred.
• Five years of experience in refinery or chemical operations and/or engineering, plus five years in an area associated with mechanical integrity.
• Active membership in industry organizations such as AFPM and/or API.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain corporate mechanical integrity guidelines, policies, processes, and procedures for all operating facilities, including PSM and RMP requirements.
• Lead mechanical integrity initiatives within Ergon's Operational Excellence program.
• Partner with business unit engineering and mechanical integrity leaders to ensure programs meet technical, operational, and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical support to Ergon companies in developing and maintaining mechanical integrity systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Develop and track key performance indicators, including lagging metrics, and communicate performance, risks, compliance status, and regulatory impacts to business unit and senior management teams.
• Oversee investigations of significant mechanical integrity events, ensure appropriate assessment of actual and potential risks, and share lessons learned.
• Assess mechanical integrity competencies and develop and deliver training to strengthen capabilities across the organization.
• Promote consistent practices, effective communication, shared resources, and cooperation between facilities.

Skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Communication to senior management

Ability to manage competing priorities

Drive for program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PCMS

Job description

Ergon, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Integrity Leader to lead corporate mechanical integrity initiatives across our operating facilities. This position provides technical expertise and leadership to strengthen equipment integrity, support safe and reliable operations, and ensure programs meet applicable regulations, industry codes, and corporate standards. This role partners with business-unit engineering teams, mechanical integrity leaders, and facility personnel to develop consistent practices, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement. This position has no direct reports.

Mechanical Integrity Leader Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Progressive experience in reliability, maintenance, fixed equipment engineering, and/or inspection; eight to ten years preferred.
• Five years of experience in refinery or chemical operations and/or engineering, plus five years in an area associated with mechanical integrity.
• Active membership in industry organizations such as the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) and/or American Petroleum Institute (API).

Mechanical Integrity Leader Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain corporate mechanical integrity guidelines, policies, processes, and procedures for all operating facilities, including those covered by Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements and non-regulated facilities.
• Lead mechanical integrity initiatives within Ergon's Operational Excellence program.
• Partner with business unit engineering and mechanical integrity leaders to ensure programs meet technical, operational, and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical support to Ergon companies in developing and maintaining mechanical integrity systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Develop and track key performance indicators, including lagging metrics, and communicate performance, risks, compliance status, and regulatory impacts to business unit and senior management teams.
• Oversee investigations of significant mechanical integrity events, ensure appropriate assessment of actual and potential risks, and share lessons learned.
• Assess mechanical integrity competencies and develop and deliver training to strengthen capabilities across the organization.
• Promote consistent practices, effective communication, shared resources, and cooperation between facilities.
• Participate in industry associations and committees to stay informed about changes in regulations, standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Share lessons learned from industry and facility events and identify opportunities for benchmarking and improvement.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including API 510, 570, 571, 653, and 580; OSHA 1910.119(j); ASME B31.3; and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, V, VIII, and IX.
• Experience implementing or managing inspection data within an inspection data management system; PCMS experience preferred.
• Experience auditing mechanical integrity programs and leading or participating in incident investigations.
• Experience with turnaround inspection planning, inspection recommendation resolution, and Fitness-for-Service evaluations.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Information documentation and basic knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance principles.
• Experience with Risk-Based Inspection methodologies preferred.
• Initiative and drive to develop and implement new programs.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with facility personnel.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate status, progress, and goals to senior management.
• Commitment to demonstrating Ergon's Core Values through daily actions and decisions.

Why Ergon Inc?

Benefits

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., We Live By Our Core Values

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer

Job Role: Mechanical Integrity Leader

Location: Flowood, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.