Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment Reliability

Nutrien; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien, a global leader in crop inputs, seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment for our Augusta, GA facility. The role focuses on expert analysis of equipment failures, RCFA, and the development of reliability improvement plans to maximize asset health.

You will monitor conditions via vibration, oil, and thermography, review drawings and vendor docs, participate in PHA/MOC/PSSR, and support design, procurement, and commissioning of rotating assets. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of rotating equipment experience preferred.
• Experience with vibration analysis software and turbomachinery oversight.
• Familiarity with API 610, 611/612, 614, 617, and 671.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for rotating equipment systems.
• Analyze equipment failures and lead RCFA investigations.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement plans for critical assets.
• Monitor asset health through vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and condition monitoring technologies.
• Evaluate equipment performance trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and approve equipment repairs, modifications, and upgrades.
• Develop engineering solutions to address recurring equipment issues.
• Review equipment specifications, drawings, P&IDs, and vendor documentation.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment failures and process upsets.
• Participate in PHA, MOC, and PSSR; ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of rotating equipment.
• Review engineering packages for compliance with industry standards and plant requirements.
• Conduct FATs and SATs as required

Skills

Rotating equipment

Vibration analysis

RCFA

Reliability engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

API standards

Job description

Nutrien, a global leader in crop inputs, seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment for our Augusta, GA facility. The role focuses on expert analysis of equipment failures, RCFA, and the development of reliability improvement plans to maximize asset health.

You will monitor conditions via vibration, oil, and thermography, review drawings and vendor docs, participate in PHA/MOC/PSSR, and support design, procurement, and commissioning of rotating assets. Some travel is required.