Sr. Mechanical Integrity Engineer

Paladin Labs Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Health is seeking an experienced Maintenance/ Reliability Engineer to support plant fixed equipment, manage predictive, preventive, and PdM programs, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will analyze failures, develop engineering solutions, and lead continuous improvement in maintenance strategies.

The role requires 10+ years in plant maintenance, API 510/570/653 knowledge, and strong collaboration with project engineering to enhance reliability and uptime.

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemical, corrosion, materials or mechanical engineering.
• API 510/570/653 certifications desired.
• 10+ years of plant engineering or maintenance/reliability experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisors to schedule and perform preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical resources and scoping for repairs.
• Analyze data and histories to refine PM and PdM strategies.
• Perform API 510, 570 and 653 inspections.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop PM strategies and optimize maintenance costs.
• Manage contractors and capital maintenance projects.

Skills

PM planning

Root cause analysis

Reliability engineering

NDE experience

PSM knowledge

Maximo CMMS

CAD drawings

P&IDs & isometrics

Data analysis

Repair strategies

Education

B.S. in chemical/corrosion/materials/mechanical engineering

Tools

Maximo

CAD

P&ID drawings

Job description

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provide technical resources and support functions to the maintenance department while managing the predictive, preventive, and precision maintenance of the plants fixed equipment. Ensures all maintenance activities adhere to regulatory and industry standards.

Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure correct preventative maintenance is scheduled and performed when due.
• Provide technical resources and scoping for repairs as needed.
• Administration, control, and analysis of all data, records, and equipment histories to continually review and refine maintenance strategies, or frequencies.
• Perform internal and external visual API 510, 570 and 653 inspections.
• Responsible for root cause failure analysis on all fixed equipment mechanical failures. Determine what corrective action may be taken to prevent reoccurrence of failure while improving operating efficiency.
• Development of engineering solutions to acute and chronic equipment failures and other maintenance problems.
• Routinely contribute to the planning of realistic production capacity based on analysis of preventive maintenance needs, repair histories, inspection reports, etc.
• Analyze the operation of equipment to develop and optimize PM and repair schedules while minimizing downtime and costs.
• Specify/develop repair techniques and documentation for major repetitive tasks.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing review of cost versus effectiveness of PM and PdM programs.
• Assist in the identification of training needs to improve skill levels for the department.
• Ensure accurate, up to date spare parts lists are available for existing equipment; specify standardization of components used in repairs. Ensure spare parts lists are provided for all new installations and that components identified are consistent with established standards.
• Ensure up to date technical information, on all equipment, is available for the shop floor.
• Ensure maintenance department follows through on regulatory requirements including but not limited to state pressure vessel inspections.
• Routinely review equipment failures, and down time to determine the effectiveness of the maintenance strategies.
• Analyze MTTF, MTBF, and equipment uptime/downtime/utilization for constant improvement.
• Work with the project engineering group to help design for reliability, specify spare parts for new projects, and write PM strategies.
• Manage contractors to perform necessary repairs including obtaining quotes, writing POs, specifying and ordering parts, etc.
• Manage capital maintenance projects such as rebuilds and refurbishments

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Assist in department safety and housekeeping walk through.
• Assist with weekly departmental housekeeping tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education required/ preferred: B.S. in chemical, corrosion, materials or mechanical engineering. API 510, 570, 653 certifications Experience: 10+ years of plant engineering or maintenance/reliability engineering experience.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Experience in creating, maintaining, and updating multiple project documents in a complex project environment Extensive knowledge in design and failure analysis of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pressure relief valves, etc. Troubleshooting skills are a must, particularly of mechanical systems. Root cause failure analysis experience required. NDE experience and/or certification highly preferred. Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze tank wall thickness measurements, liquid dye penetrant, radiography, and material test reports are highly preferred Proven experience in leading teams, groups or efforts relating to processes and equipment Knowledgeable with Process Safety Management (PSM), including process safety information, equipment design in accordance with RAGAGEP, Mechanical Integrity, and Management of Change, etc. Experience working with enterprise CMMS software, preferably Maximo Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Exceptional written and oral communication skills Demonstrate initiative and ability to perform alone and as part of a team. Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes and equipment Ability to read and create CAD drawings including mechanical, electrical, and Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and piping iso-metrics

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE

• Reports to Maintenance and Reliability Manager.
• Interacts with site management and staff, particularly with maintenance supervisor and technicians as well as all ranks in the operations department.
• Interacts with outside contractors, vendors and equipment manufacturers.
• No direct fiscal responsibilities other than cost saving projects.
• No routine supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

60% work in the plant; 40% office environment.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

EEO Statement

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Come join us!

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.