Reliability Engineer

• Role created to support rapid regional growth!

• The Staff Reliability Engineer will be responsible for improving our reliability program for the assigned assets that consists of preventive and predictive programs for each of the regional operating areas assigned (West Texas and SE New Mexico)

• Review equipment repair scopes, document down time, lost production, mean time between repairs and develop root cause failure analysis to review and revamp existing preventive and predictive programs.
• Automate / develop reliability reports to benchmark existing equipment performance.
• Monitor and calculate gas engine/turbine and compressor efficiencies.
• Implement case studies as needed to improve performance on gas engines/turbines, compressors, and pumps.
• Aid to Identify and assist area operations that occur during production applications and systems related directly to machinery performance.
• Monitor condition of key pumps, compressors, gas engines/turbines, and motors to develop and maintain major overhaul plans for operating regions.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using SKF vibration data analytics, Seeq, Data PARC, combustion gas analysis.
• Witness critical equipment performance tests at OEM facilities.
• Support field and capital engineering groups in reviewing equipment specifications and equipment selection, monitoring installation and successful start-up.

• Mechanical Engineering degree required (Chemical or Process also accepted; no PhD candidates).
• A minimum of (10 to 15) years’ mechanical/process engineering experience in gas and liquid pipeline, gas cryogenic plant, petrochemical or refinery is required.
• Must have a broad understanding of rotating equipment as it relates to a plant and gas pipeline environment.
• Hands-On Vibration Analysis:
  Must be able to physically perform the analysis, not just interpret high-level data.
• Strong hands-on knowledge in performance monitoring, troubleshooting and repair of:
• Primary (Must-Have):
  Reciprocating Compressors (e.g., Ariel), Gas Reciprocating Engines (e.g., Caterpillar, Waukesha), and Centrifugal Pumps.
• Secondary (Nice-to-Have):
  Gas Turbines, Gearboxes, and general Rotating Equipment.
• Liquid Lubrication & Oil Analysis experience is required
• Exposure to data platforms like DataPARC or SEEQ (or standard industry equivalents will work).

• Minimum Level 2 Vibration Analysis certification/experience is a HUGE PLUS.
• Basic controls knowledge (they have a dedicated controls team, so this is non-essential).
• Advanced understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance concepts as it applies to reciprocating engines and compressors, gas turbines and other plant equipment.

• Must be self-motivated and work as team member; and mentor and share working knowledge with others.
• Lead reliability meetings for assigned locations and provide oversight and direction of reliability initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good technical writing ability and able to adapt and learn new methods in performing the job function.

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.