Refinery Rotating Equipment Reliability Lead

Kern Energy CA; Bakersfield (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kern Energy is seeking a Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer to enhance the performance of refinery assets. You will analyze efficiency, monitor KPIs, and lead reliability initiatives across pumps, turbines, compressors, and motors.

Ideal candidates bring extensive rotating equipment experience, strong root cause analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate with maintenance and operations to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and related certifications preferred.
• 10+ years rotating equipment maintenance and reliability experience in refinery or petrochemical plants.
• Experience with PSM and Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Familiarity with API, vibration analysis and condition monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for rotating equipment.
• Monitor performance, maintain bad actor programs, and report KPIs.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations on shutdowns.
• Ensure spare parts availability and manage CMMS records.
• Provide technical guidance and train maintenance personnel.

Connaissances

Rotating equipment knowledge

Vibration analysis

Root cause analysis

Condition monitoring

Safety regulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

API vibration analysis certification

Outils

CMMS knowledge

Description du poste

Kern Energy is seeking a Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer to enhance the performance of refinery assets. You will analyze efficiency, monitor KPIs, and lead reliability initiatives across pumps, turbines, compressors, and motors.

Ideal candidates bring extensive rotating equipment experience, strong root cause analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate with maintenance and operations to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.