Rotating Equipment Engineer

Kap Project Services; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Kap Project Services in Pasadena, TX seeks an experienced Reliability Engineer specializing in rotating equipment. You will diagnose and troubleshoot motors, pumps, compressors, and gearboxes using vibration analysis and oil tests to improve reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities include leading the rotating equipment monitoring program, prioritizing repair recommendations, documenting work, and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 8–10 years’ work experience in plant maintenance, with 5 years on rotating equipment troubleshooting and vibration monitoring
• Extensive experience with reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and pumps
• In-depth knowledge of refrigeration compressors, steam turbines and gearboxes
• Experience in training rotating equipment mechanics and operators

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot reciprocating and centrifugal compressor problems using existing process conditions.
• Oversee and direct the rotating equipment/vibration monitoring program.
• Review rotating equipment recommendations and set priorities for completion of recommendations.
• Ensure complete and accurate rotating equipment repair documentation.
• Participate in project reviews that impact reliability and equipment integrity.
• Implement projects to improve mechanical reliability, reduce costs, improve safety and environmental issues.
• Provide technical support to project engineering and crossover responsibilities on stationary equipment reliability.
• Work with vendors on equipment issues, technical issues, failure problems, and quotes.
• Demonstrate safety leadership through coordinating maintenance preventive/predictive programs and participating in risk assessments.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Vibration analysis

Root cause analysis

Oil analysis

Preventive maintenance

Pumps & compressors

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

• • Location:Pasadena, TX
  • Employment Type: Long Term – Contract
  • Compensation:Dependent on Experience (DOE)
  • Benefits:PTO, Health Benefits, and 401(k)
  Overview:

  You will be accountable for the reliability of rotating equipment; requiring knowledge of best-in-class practices around operation and maintenance of rotating equipment. You will utilize a solid ability to troubleshoot mechanical rotating equipment by applying root cause failure analysis. Skills include troubleshooting motors, pumps, compressors, and gearboxes utilizing vibration signatures, oil analysis, and motor current signatures.

  Key Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot reciprocating and centrifugal compressor problems utilizing existing process conditions.
  • Oversee and direct the rotating equipment/vibration monitoring program.
  • Review rotating equipment recommendations and set priorities for completion of recommendations.
  • Ensure complete and accurate rotating equipment repair documentation.
  • Participate in all the appropriate project reviews that impact the reliability and rotating equipment integrity of the plant.
  • Implement projects to improve mechanical reliability, reduce costs, improve safety and solve environmental issues.
  • Provide technical support to project engineering. Have some crossover responsibilities on the stationary equipment reliability.
  • Work with vendors concerning equipment issues, technology issues, failure problems, and quotes on equipment used in some projects.
  • Demonstrate strong safety leadership in daily work and through:
    • Coordination with maintenance supervisors to develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs on existing equipment (fixed equipment, pumps, safety devices, etc.) based on manufacturer’s recommendation or best engineering practices
    • Lead or participate as needed in Process Hazard Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), or other risk assessments
    • Write and support the Management of Change process through PHA and PSSR Evaluations
    • Lead/participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
  Requirements /Qualifications
  • BS in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • 8 – 10 years’ work experience in plant maintenance, of this, 5 years focused on rotating equipment troubleshooting, vibration monitoring, etc.
  • Extensive experience with reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and pumps
  • In-depth knowledge of refrigeration compressors, steam turbines and gearboxes
  • Experience in providing training to rotating equipment mechanics and operators preferred
  Technical Skills
  • Familiarity with vibration signature and oil analysis; pump design fundamentals and sizing; and mechanical details of rotating equipment and seal plans
  • Basic knowledge of relevant instrumentation and applications on rotating equipment
  • Root-cause analysis and reliability fundamentals
  • Familiarity with Bad Actor programs and Criticality analysis
  • General understanding of reactors, exchangers, boilers, tanks, etc.
  • Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, etc.