Mechanical Specialist

Martinez Refining Company LLC; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Pension Plan

Medical, dental, vision plans and FSA

Life insurance, short- and long-term

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave and tuition Reimb.

Group discounts on voluntary benefits

Job summary

PBF Energy's Martinez Refinery in California is seeking a Mechanical Specialist to provide technical support for rotating and reciprocating machinery, including pumps, compressors, and turbines. You will work with Maintenance and Operations to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

The role involves hands-on field and shop work, equipment surveillance, root-cause analysis, and developing repair scopes. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, refinery experience, and familiarity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of Machinist/Millwright level experience.
• 3 years of refinery/petrochemical or relevant industry experience.
• 1 year of machinery inspection experience in a refinery or petrochemical plant.
• Working knowledge of machinery repair standards.
• Condition Monitoring experience (i.e. data analysis, vibration analysis, reciprocating compressor analysis, lube oil analysis, etc.).
• Vibration Level 1 certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with SAP software.

Responsibilities

• Be a safety leader - championing safe repair and operations of machinery at the site.
• First point of contact for Operations & Maintenance when technical questions or operational issues arise.
• Providing operators and maintenance with training on basic equipment function, design, and operational best practices to enhance overall reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machinery operational issues and conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conducting routine Equipment Surveillance rounds, monitoring equipment pressures, temperatures, leaks, vibration, noise levels, and performance metrics.
• Daily and weekly reporting of machinery health status within assigned coverage area.
• Responsible for the oil analysis and vibration programs with support from the Reliability/Rotating Equipment Engineer.
• Reviewing monthly reliability data to identify issues with Engineer to recommend improvements.
• Support development of effective proactive rounds (by Operations and crafts) as well as preventive maintenance activities to improve reliability.
• Provides oversight of the rotating equipment RCM Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
• Collaborates with Operations Maintenance Coordinator to ensure PM Work Orders are scheduled, executed per the maintenance plan, and properly closed out with required documentation.
• Makes improvements to the Maintenance Plan.
• Create and maintain repair procedures and predictive/preventive procedures, along with associated frequencies, in collaboration with the Rotating Equipment Engineer.
• Identify scope and hold points for rotating equipment repair quality assurance to be performed by internal crafts and external shops.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, performance witnessing, and qualification of outside shops and vendors, in collaboration with the Rotating Equipment Engineer.
• Maintains, assures, and updates critical documentation such as bills of materials (BOM) for equipment, equipment manuals and files, maintenance plans, assembly and commissioning records, overhaul reports, oil and vibration analysis results, and equipment condition history reports.
• Support new rotating equipment projects through installation and commissioning.

Skills

Condition Monitoring experience

Vibration Level 1 certification

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Mechanical Specialist

Mechanical Specialist PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We have an opportunity at our Martinez Refinery in California and are seeking a talented Mechanical Specialist to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy. The Mechanical Specialist role provides technical support to Maintenance and Operations for various types of rotating and reciprocating machinery, including pumps, seals, compressors, motors, turbines, blowers, gears, valves, and fans, both in the field and in the shop. The successful candidate will focus on improving equipment reliability, extending mean time between repairs, and reducing maintenance costs. This role supports the objectives of the Reliability program by executing tactics such as mentoring craftspeople, providing technical assurance in field and outside shops, developing repair scopes, and conducting troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize production downtime and associated maintenance costs.

Job Responsibilities

• Be a safety leader - championing safe repair and operations of machinery at the site.
• First point of contact for Operations & Maintenance when technical questions or operational issues arise.
• Providing operators and maintenance with training on basic equipment function, design, and operational best practices to enhance overall reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machinery operational issues and conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conducting routine Equipment Surveillance rounds, monitoring equipment pressures, temperatures, leaks, vibration, noise levels, and performance metrics.
• Daily and weekly reporting of machinery health status within assigned coverage area.
• Responsible for the oil analysis and vibration programs with support from the Reliability/Rotating Equipment Engineer.
• Reviewing monthly reliability data to identify issues with Engineer to recommend improvements.
• Support development of effective proactive rounds (by Operations and crafts) as well as preventive maintenance activities to improve reliability.
• Provides oversight of the rotating equipment RCM Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
• Collaborates with Operations Maintenance Coordinator to ensure PM Work Orders are scheduled, executed per the maintenance plan, and properly closed out with required documentation.
• Makes improvements to the Maintenance Plan.
• Create and maintain repair procedures and predictive/preventive procedures, along with associated frequencies, in collaboration with the Rotating Equipment Engineer.
• Identify scope and hold points for rotating equipment repair quality assurance to be performed by internal crafts and external shops.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, performance witnessing, and qualification of outside shops and vendors, in collaboration with the Rotating Equipment Engineer.
• Maintains, assures, and updates critical documentation such as bills of materials (BOM) for equipment, equipment manuals and files, maintenance plans, assembly and commissioning records, overhaul reports, oil and vibration analysis results, and equipment condition history reports.
• Support new rotating equipment projects through installation and commissioning.

Working Conditions

Work Schedule: Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis. During occasional high maintenance events (TA, Project Execution, Overhauls) an altered work schedule over an extended period may be required. Participate in department duty rotation program to provide off-hours technical support.

• Wear appropriate PPE in refinery (respirator, arc flash gear)
• Walk up and down stairs
• Climb ladders
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

Eligibility

Candidate must have active TWIC card or be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 years of Machinist/Millwright level experience
• 3 years of refinery/petrochemical or relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1- year of machinery inspection experience in a refinery or petrochemical plant
• Working knowledge of machinery repair standards.
• Condition Monitoring experience (i.e. data analysis, vibration analysis, reciprocating compressor analysis, lube oil analysis, etc.).
• Vibration Level 1 certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with SAP software.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Pension Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave and tuition reimbursement
• Additional voluntary benefits are offered at group discounts.

PBF offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $92,846.05 - $164,756.20.

Location

Martinez Refinery, California.

About Us

Welcome to PBF Energy (NYSE: PBF), one of the largest independent petroleum refiners and suppliers of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants and other petroleum products in the United States. Our subsidiaries own and operate refineries located in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Ohio. For more information on our companies, please visit our website at http://www.pbfenergy.com/.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.