Static Equipment Engineer

PTS Advance; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Static Equipment Engineer on a 24-month contract in the United States to support equipment integrity, reliability, and turnaround planning. The role emphasizes developing risk-based, code-compliant scopes of work for safe turnaround execution.

You will partner with engineering and operations, translate RBI findings into actionable scopes, and develop ITPs and repair scopes in line with API/ASME NBIC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of engineering/maintenance experience in petrochemical/heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with turnaround scope development and risk-based prioritization.
• Experience with API/ASME/NBIC standards and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based static equipment scopes for turnarounds.
• Translate RBI findings and equipment history into actionable work scopes.
• Develop and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) based on codes and risk.
• Develop detailed repair scopes, technical work instructions, and execution requirements.
• Support lifecycle planning and asset integrity initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, inspection, and engineering teams.

Skills

Turnaround planning

Risk-based prioritization

ITP development

Equipment reliability

Inspection data

TWIC eligibility

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

*This is a 24 month contract assignment* (Potential long term opportunity)

What You’ll Do

As a Static Equipment Engineer, you will support equipment integrity, reliability, and turnaround planning efforts, partnering closely with engineering and operations teams. This role will focus on developing risk-based, code-compliant scopes of work that support safe and efficient turnaround execution while reducing operational risk, downtime, and lifecycle costs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promote a strong safety culture and support initiatives focused on achieving Zero Harm.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop risk-based static equipment scopes for planned turnarounds.
• Translate inspection findings, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) results, and equipment failure history into clear and actionable work scopes.
• Participate in scope reviews, challenge processes, and scope freeze activities.
• Assess equipment condition and determine whether assets require replacement, repair, or deferral based on documented risk.
• Develop business cases for capital equipment replacements, including risk justification, repair-versus-replace analysis, and reliability considerations.
• Support long-term asset integrity, reliability, and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) based on applicable codes, equipment criticality, and risk.
• Develop detailed repair scopes, technical work instructions, and execution requirements.
• Support the development of work packages designed to minimize rework, delays, and schedule risk.
• Ensure turnaround inspection results are accurately documented and incorporated into applicable digital asset management and maintenance systems.
• Evaluate turnaround findings and incorporate lessons learned into updated inspection intervals and future turnaround scopes.
• Ensure equipment repairs, inspections, and other work comply with applicable API, ASME, NBIC, and internal engineering standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve turnaround scope development, work package quality, inspection effectiveness, and overall equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, inspection, engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure effective execution of turnaround activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials, Mechanical, Civil, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• API 510, API 570, API 653, API 581, or similar certifications preferred; candidates actively pursuing these certifications will also be considered.
• 5+ years of engineering and/or maintenance experience within a petrochemical, refining, power generation, or similarly complex heavy industrial environment.
• 5+ years of experience focused on static equipment reliability, integrity, turnaround planning, and execution.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Turnaround scope development, optimization, and risk-based prioritization.
• Development of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) aligned with applicable codes, standards, and owner-user requirements.
• Repair scope development, work package preparation, and execution planning.
• Capital replacement evaluations, including technical, financial, and reliability considerations.
• Technical evaluation and disposition of inspection findings, including appropriate risk-based justification.
• Turnaround closeout activities, including documentation, data validation, and integration into asset integrity or maintenance management systems.
• Strong knowledge of static plant equipment, materials, degradation and failure mechanisms, fabrication, inspection, and repair processes.
• Ability to interpret inspection data and translate findings into practical maintenance, repair, and replacement strategies.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive, team-oriented approach.