Machinery Engineer #1172
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: 110 – 140k
Role:
- Global and/or regional technical specialist consulting position which supports multiple petrochemical plant sites in the Gulf Coast Region.
- Provide in depth technical leadership and support to petrochemical sites with a focus on troubleshooting, asset improvement, technology selection, research, and standards development
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Respond to plant operational events
- Analyze site equipment performance
- Drive site asset improvement in the areas of: Safety, Reliability, Environmental Performance and Equipment Capability
- Assist sites in application of new technology
- Provide regional technical leadership via involvement (participation / facilitation) in formal technical networks / work groups
- Develop and deliver technical training for plant engineering organizations
- Support major capital projects in the areas of design consulting, technical quality assurance and start-up assistance
- Develop and maintain technical standards & guidelines
- Conduct research to deliver technology advantages to refinery and chemical plant operations in the areas of energy, margin, and emissions control
Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant professional experience required – preferably within an operating company or a major engineering contractor (petrochemical or refining experience strongly desired)
Technical Knowledge & Skills:
- Industry rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, gas turbines, fans, including their auxiliary, controls, projection and monitoring systems.
- Rotating equipment should range from application, selection, performance evaluation, design reviews, re-rates, troubleshooting, commissioning, start-up, maintenance and overhaul.
- Knowledge of analysis and modelling methods including thermal performance, stress analysis, rotor dynamics, blade dynamics, and root cause investigation techniques.
- Knowledge of international design and construction codes related to rotating equipment, including knowledge of control and safety facilities
Location: Houston, TX
Job ID: #1172
Added Jan 14, 2010
