Engineer III - Reliability

CVR Energy, Inc.•Coffeyville, KS

About The Position

This position is expected to provide safe, cost effective and timely engineered solutions for support of productions, maintenance and all other operating departments within the nitrogen plant Will also provide technical engineering support to the plant; define/manage/install maintenance projects, interface with capital group as required; and perform engineering studies, advise and make recommendations for all departments on plant rotating and fixed equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
4+ years rotating equipment engineering experience in chemical processing or refining industries
4+ years experience in rotating equipment selection and applications
4+ years experience providing oversight and technical support to the overhaul of turbomachinery and reciprocating compressor systems
Experience with industrial lubrication systems and trouble shooting
Experience troubleshooting and recommending improvement to mechanical seal installations
Supporting knowledge of mechanical and piping systems
Good communication skills including ability to read, interpret, create and update prints, drawings, schematics and diagrams
Knowledge of computer operation and versed in MS Word and MS Excel
Fluent in English, oral and written required.
Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Define scope, estimate costs, time spans and advisability of engineering projects, capital authorization, repairs, replacements, etc., and make appropriate recommendations
Perform detailed engineering designs and supervision of drafting efforts
Complete requisitions that are necessary for materials and equipment
Direct the erection and/or installation of equipment and facilities related to rotating and fixed equipment
Contact, interview and request bids from vendors, engineering consultants, contractors and other outside organizations AS NEEDED
Supervise contractor and/or plant personnel to complete work according to engineering specifications in a timely manner
Analyze and make recommendations on maintenance of equipment and spare parts storage requirements
Develop and update Engineering Standards
Lead/participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations
Communicate progress and information to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions
Provide training for plant personnel on an as-needed basis
Provide leadership and positive reinforcement of company goals and values
Perform other duties as assigned
Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.