Engineer II - Mechanical

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SUMMARY
The Mechanical Reliability Engineer is tasked with assessing, designing, maintaining, and enhancing the reliability and performance of mechanical systems to ensure operational safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as a key member of the Area Improvement Teams, providing mechanical asset support and expertise.

• Monitor equipment performance continuously, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices to improve asset dependability.

• Develop and execute maintenance strategies such as preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and prolong asset lifespan.

• Evaluate risks associated with mechanical assets, conduct engineering assessments, and recommend risk mitigation strategies within the Risk Based Inspection program.

• Investigate equipment failures to perform root cause analyses (RCA) and apply findings to prevent future occurrences.

• Conduct fitness for service (FFS) evaluations on mechanical assets, considering damage mechanisms, to inform repair, run, or replace decisions.

• Create repair or alteration scopes for assets based on engineering assessments and inspection recommendations.

• Collaborate with capital project teams to ensure mechanical assets are designed for reliability, safety, and longevity, providing input on design specifications and plans.

• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations, including compliance with ASME, API, and other industry standards.

• Review and audit documentation related to equipment inspections, maintenance activities, and compliance, ensuring records are up to date.

• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies in mechanical equipment maintenance and reliability.

• Perform all duties with a commitment to personal and team safety, promptly reporting any safety, health, or environmental concerns to management.

• Actively support and contribute to the company's continuous improvement and operational excellence goals, initiating projects or communicating ideas for improvement to management, and participating in project teams.

• Uphold, support, and promote company policies and procedures.

• Provide support during major site outages and turnarounds.

• Undertake any other responsibilities or duties as required by business needs.

• Possession of a current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial mechanical asset design, operation, and/or maintenance.

• Reliability and/or Maintenance Engineering experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is preferred, with an emphasis on petrochemical, liquefied natural gas, or petroleum refinery sectors.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively.

• Proficiency in relevant engineering codes, standards, and recommended practices (e.g., ASME, API, NBIC).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS asset management software.

• Experience with SAP and engineering analysis software (e.g., Compress, Caesar, AMS Machinery Manager, Bently Nevada - System 1, PROGNOST) is advantageous.

• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Leadership skills that include conflict resolution and driving change are essential.

• Successful candidates must pass background screening, including motor vehicle record checks, drug testing, and a pre-employment physical.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use

hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is

occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to

25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of

the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including

safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require

usage of stairs and elevators. Inside exposure includes but not limited to A/C 60% of the time. Outside

exposure includes but not limited to weather, fumes, and dust 40% of the time. May be exposed to

slippery, rocky, uneven surface of floor/ground.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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