Rotating Machinery Engineer – Turbomachinery & Reliability

US11084-ALACUS Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Benefits

Future Security

Early Access

Job summary

Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP in Pasadena, TX seeks a Rotating Machinery Engineer to lead and direct in-house compressor specialists in planned and unplanned turbomachinery repairs and overhauls. You will supervise maintenance teams, oversee overhauls, and partner with Reliability Engineers to optimize vibration-related maintenance.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a mechanical diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience, plus strong planning, communication,

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree required in Mechanical Engineering OR Technical qualification (mechanical) diploma plus 10 years of relevant experience.
• Reliability engineering experience
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 10+ years in centrifugal machinery maintenance activities
• Strong knowledge of vibration analysis
• Thorough knowledge in the operation of compression equipment
• On-call availability required.

Responsibilities

• Project and turn around management related to all rotating work
• Supervise and manage in-house compressor specialists as they oversee contract labor in centrifugal machinery overhauls, repairs and inspections
• Oversee the overhaul of rotating machinery in across LI NAM
• Identify training needs and develop internal resources in the area of compressor, steam turbine maintenance and multi-stage pumps
• Interpretation of predictive monitoring results
• Partner with Reliability Engineers in analyzing machinery vibration data and developing corrective maintenance plans, as necessary.
• Direct and oversee vendor shop repairs as necessary to ensure proper procedures and inspections are followed and performed
• Manage and maintain the reciprocating compressor overhaul schedule
• Develop project plans and schedules for upcoming overhauls
• Review and update job plans on the maintenance management systems
• Assist planner by providing technical input into the planning process. This may include but is not limited to manpower estimation, material estimates, job steps and possible repair techniques
• Document maintenance activities in the CMMS with sufficient detail to accurately reflect machinery history
• Participate in RCFA’s and Vulnerability Studies
• Provide technical support on troubleshooting turbomachinery problems and provide recommendations for repair
• Manage the capital spare equipment inventory to ensure timely and quality shop repairs
• Ensure proper parts are in inventory or sourced for upcoming repair needs and work closely with the National warehouse to ensure critical spares are available
• Lead/participate in compressor performance studies
• Provide technical guidance to the LI NAM facilities regarding turbomachinery operating problems
• Provide input into annual budgeting process in regards to upcoming overhaul recommendations and cost estimates
• Develop and maintain work history information on all turbomachinery
• Develop and maintain method of assessing equipment condition and make recommendations for repairs
• Identify methods to reduce cost of repairs and overhauls
• Accountability: 100% compliance to ALA Safety standards
• Comply with all ALA and government regulations
• Documentation of machinery repairs and overhauls
• Performing equipment inspections and develop plans for repair of exceptions
• Reliability and availability of rotating machinery

Skills

Reliability engineering

Planning & organizing

Verbal & written communication

Centrifugal machinery maintenance

Vibration analysis

Compression equipment knowledge

On-call availability

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Technical diploma + 10 yrs experience

Job description

Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP in Pasadena, TX seeks a Rotating Machinery Engineer to lead and direct in-house compressor specialists in planned and unplanned turbomachinery repairs and overhauls. You will supervise maintenance teams, oversee overhauls, and partner with Reliability Engineers to optimize vibration-related maintenance.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a mechanical diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience, plus strong planning, communication,