Summary

Senior Mechanical Integrity Engineer will oversee the daily engineering activities related to fixed equipment including pipes, vessels, tanks, and exchangers. This position is responsible for providing mentorship and oversight to less experienced engineers. This role includes involvement in large projects, detailed fitness for service evaluations, and approvals for deviation from standards.

Responsibilities 

• Daily mentorship and development of engineers with <5 years of experience.
• Helps less experienced engineers prioritize workload.
• Develops and/or reviews fixed equipment repair plans, rerates and modifications, including calculations and drawings.
• Participates in Equipment Materials Selection & Upgrades. Provides welding support.
• Drives long term reliability and risk-based life assessments for fixed equipment.
• Performs Level 1 and 2 Fitness for Service per API 579.
• Provides engineering support to maintenance organization executing repairs or improvements in Fixed Equipment.
• Provides engineering support to API Inspectors reviewing inspection plans and inspection reports on Fixed Equipment. Provides recommendations based on inspection findings.
• Provides input in developing Annual Maintenance and Turn Around work lists.
• Lead mechanical integrity engineering role for complex outages and turnarounds.
• Ensures that all technical recommendations follow industry accepted sound engineering practices and are in accordance with company practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• 5+ years experience as a fixed (stationary) equipment mechanical engineer or materials engineer in a refinery or chemical plant.
• Demonstrated work experience in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME Sec VIII, B31.3, API 510, 570, 579)
• Familiar with API 581 and API 571
• Familiarity with fixed equipment design software (Caesar II, PV Elite, Compress, Sage+)
• At least basic knowledge of metallurgy and corrosion associated with refinery/petrochemical process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.