Mechanical Reliability Engineer

What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: This role will be responsible for supporting and improving overall fixed equipment (piping, vessels, etc) reliability. This will be achieved through measurement/analysis of equipment failure and financial impact data, application of industry best practice preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, reliability improvement projects development/execution, and continuous improvement of both equipment and work processes. The incumbent will act as a "Change Agent" in site's fixed equipment functions and will lead and/or participate in developing recommendations for new systems as well as improving existing systems' safety, maintainability, availability, and reliability.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Improve and manage fixed assets maintenance strategy both from strategic and tactical needs.
• Implement fixed equipment improvement solutions using design modification, upgraded accessories, instrumentation, etc.
• Specify and review equipment repair plans or procedures for Routing Maintenance & Outage inspection activities.
• Support and lead incident investigations for Uncontrolled releases from Fixed Equipment.
• Interpret and analyse equipment condition data to determine equipment fitness-for-service utilizing applicable engineering codes and engineering best practices.
• Define and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance strategies using techniques such as FMEA, RBI, Criticality Assessments, etc.
• Manage small capital projects for fixed equipment sustenance and improvements. Support IFA & IFC reviews of new static equipment.
• Interface with both internal and external customers for prioritization of the above deliverables ensuring on-budget, on-time delivery.
• Oversee contractors used to support fixed equipment objectives.
• Explore and implement cost-effective new technologies relative to inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis and Reliability Maintenance studies to maximize equipment reliability.
• Provide technical advice to plant engineering personnel and asset owners.

Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
Registration: Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred. Professional Engineering registration is preferred upon eligibility.
Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in a Maintenance Engineering, Reliability, Mechanical Integrity, or Asset Manager role.

• Expertise in fixed equipment design, failure modes, and troubleshooting.
• Fluent in root cause analysis methodologies and application.
• Knowledge of Fixed Equipment Regulatory Guidelines including but not limited to ASME B31.3, Section VIII, B16.5, API 510, 570, 581, 579, 650, 653, TEMA, NACE
• Expertise in fixed equipment inspection techniques.
• Chemical/Refinery maintenance and/or project experience (maintenance preferred).
• Self-motivated, responsible and team oriented individual.
• Strong communicator and able to talk across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to apply a systemic approach to problem solving.
• Full cognizance of plant and related safety standards and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Who We Are
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.
Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
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