Mechanical Integrity & Reliability Engineer

NES Fircroft; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a site Mechanical Integrity Lead to drive inspections and reliability programs at a chemical processing facility in Texas. You will lead condition monitoring, manage API-based inspections, and ensure MIQA compliance across maintenance and operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) and 2+ years in mechanical integrity or high-hazard environments; expect on-site responsibilities, safety leadership, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with Mechanical Integrity and QA programs, plus maintenance supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for monitoring and inspection of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/control systems to improve reliability.
• Define condition monitoring requirements and lead Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives and long-term asset integrity strategies.
• Oversee inspections in accordance with API 510, API 570, and API 653 standards.
• Ensure compliance with RAGAGEP and OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Manage and implement corrosion monitoring programs including PSAIM.
• Ensure inspection and repair activities are documented in accordance with regulatory and corporate MIQA standards.
• Develop QA/QC plans and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for new equipment fabrication and installation.
• Coordinate quality inspections at vendor facilities and onsite.
• Review NDE results, determine corrective actions, and ensure completion.
• Perform engineering calculations including minimum allowable thickness and remaining useful life assessments.
• Coordinate contract inspection and NDE activities, including field execution oversight.
• Identify and execute reliability and site improvement projects.
• Lead minor capital projects and support Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety and environmental requirements.
• Serve as a member of the site Process Safety Management (PSM) Committee with emphasis on Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance.

Skills

Mechanical Integrity

Reliability engineering

Quality Assurance

PSM

NDE methods

SAP

CMMS

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a site Mechanical Integrity Lead to drive inspections and reliability programs at a chemical processing facility in Texas. You will lead condition monitoring, manage API-based inspections, and ensure MIQA compliance across maintenance and operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) and 2+ years in mechanical integrity or high-hazard environments; expect on-site responsibilities, safety leadership, and collaboration across