Reliability/Mechanical Engineer - EL

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Scope & Responsibilities of Reliability/Mechanical Engineer: (Not limited to)

This Reliability Engineering position provides equipment plans and inspection services for maintaining and improving equipment and plant operations reliability and mechanical integrity (MI). The goal of this position is to provide safety equipment operations at the best operating value for the company. Job duties involve both the safe performance of inspections and the identification of the need for inspections, coordination of inspections in accordance with API/ASME standards on pressure vessel equipment, pressure relief devices, piping, and atmospheric storage tanks for purposes of recommending and approving repairs or certifying compliance.

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to company and industry safety standards and practices, and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concerns.
• Assists in maintaining and updating Management Software inspection database and determines inspection dates and criteria.
• Assists in developing equipment plans for pressure vessels, piping, and relief valves compliant with applicable API, ASME and other standards required by OSHA Process Safety Management.
• Participates in review team for bid packages, specifications, design, and fabrication drawings for capital projects.
• Assists in conducting field performance tests on equipment as needed.
• Evaluates equipment histories and failure modes to determine appropriate inspection plans and preventive maintenance plans for fixed equipment.
• Evaluates equipment histories and failure modes to determine appropriate spare parts strategies and inventories.
• Assists in developing maintenance procedures for the maintenance shops to work by.
• Participates in root-cause analysis for failed equipment.
• Assists in making recommendations to implement/expedite repairs on failed equipment.
• Assists in making recommendations to improve designs of process equipment.
• Assists in performing/coordinating internal and external inspections on equipment including – relief valves, piping, and piping insulation, vessels and vessels related appurtenances (pipe, supports, fixtures and accessories), at scheduled intervals to maintain the mechanical integrity of the fixed equipment of the refinery.
• Assists in performing rail car inspections as needed to document findings for the Logistics Group.
• Uses non-destructive test methods and recommends appropriate repair methods.
• Maintains necessary documentation electronically and in equipment hard copy files to comply with all programs.
• Assists in developing turnaround (T/A) scope of work including, relief valve servicing, pressure vessel inspection, piping repair/replacement, heat exchanger repair/replacement, atmospheric storage tank repairs, etc.
• Develop continuous improvement projects to optimize Asset Life Cycles, maintenance costs, and reliability.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Benefits Available to Reliability/Mechanical Engineer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
• Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
• Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
• Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
• Paid Holidays & Personal Days
• Education & Employee Assistance Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Reliability/Mechanical Engineer:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required.
• Prior petrochemical experience desirable

Other Qualifications of Reliability/Mechanical Engineer:

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Highly effective people skills with demonstrated ability to work in teams.
• Experience working with OSHA PSM covered processes and Mechanical Integrity.
• Experience with API, ANSI, ASME standards for OSHA PSM Covered Processes.
• Experience working in a reliability team using an Asset Life Cycle methodology.
• Demonstrated results using Reliability-Centered-Maintenance methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency in root-cause analysis and incident investigations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, especially work breakdown structures.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office and maintenance management systems.
• Proficiency in the use of the Plant Control Management System (PCMS) and current company version of AutoCAD software will be expected during the first year of entering the position.
• Good working knowledge of basic business principles such as finance, accounting, etc.
• Strong communication skills with flexibility to interact with all levels in the organization.

• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Reliability/Mechanical Engineer:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS: includes the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently or within a team, perform repetitive tasks, assess spatial relations, communicate effectively, read, and comprehend, interpret information, organize, think critically, and troubleshoot.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walk/climb/crawl, stand/reach, listen, writing, physical coordination, driving, climbing, twisting/bending, depth perception, assembling parts, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 25 pounds.

Must be capable of climbing and working in elevated locations or confined spaces in all weather conditions.

Work in various indoor and outdoor environments in extreme heat or cold with exposure to hazardous materials.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and use all types of respiratory equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends scheduled time off &/or shift work as required to support plant operations.

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.

Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at 814-368-1392.