Mechanical Integrity Engineer

Lubrizol Corporation•Avon Lake, OH

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Integrity Engineer develops, implements, and executes the mechanical integrity program to support the safe and reliable operation of fixed assets. The role determines equipment maintenance strategies and selects appropriate non-destructive examination and predictive maintenance technologies to inspect and evaluate equipment condition. It supports the maintenance team in planning and executing mechanical integrity work. The position also supports the site capital plan by providing technical expertise to capital projects, contributing to three- and five-year plans for equipment upgrades and replacements, and executing capital projects directly related to mechanical integrity. It serves as the site subject matter expert for mechanical integrity and fixed asset management, works with maintenance and reliability personnel on asset management strategies, and provides technical support for projects, turnarounds, and plant improvement initiatives. The role is based on-site and is identified as first shift. The work environment may include a manufacturing setting, computer use, extended periods of standing or walking, and occasional lifting or movement of materials. Appropriate PPE is provided, and safety protocols must be followed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering or engineering technology; mechanical engineering is preferred.
Five years of experience as a maintenance, reliability, or mechanical integrity engineer operating within a chemical plant.
Proven success leading cross-functional teams.
Experience with industry codes and standards, including API 510, API 570, API 653, API 620, API 650, API 2000, ASME B31.3, and ASME BPVC Section VIII.
Experience with mechanical integrity repair, inspection, modification, and work quality management.
Technical knowledge of metallurgy, construction drawings, welding procedures, fabrication methods, and quality management.
Knowledge of corrosion and damage mechanisms associated with fixed-equipment failure.
Knowledge of modern inspection technologies and their limitations, including drones, visual inspection, ultrasonic testing, guided wave, IRIS, and X-ray.
Knowledge of Fitness-for-Service methodology and analysis.
Practical application of reliability strategies, including spares management, RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and criticality analysis.
Experience with CMMS software; SAP is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Certification in industrial maintenance and reliability, such as CMRP, CRE, or CMRT.
Certified pressure vessel, above-ground storage tank, or piping inspector.

Responsibilities

Work with Maintenance and Reliability personnel to implement asset management strategies.
Serve as the site subject matter expert for Mechanical Integrity and Fixed Asset Management.
Develop and maintain mechanical integrity programs for pressure vessels, piping, tanks, heat exchangers, pressure relief valves, and other fixed equipment.
Perform Risk-Based Inspection assessments and establish inspection intervals in accordance with API standards.
Support Fitness-for-Service evaluations and corrosion analysis.
Oversee inspections, analyze inspection data, and implement reliability improvements for static equipment.
Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, API standards, and other applicable codes and standards.
Lead root cause failure analysis for integrity-related incidents.
Provide engineering support to capital and expense projects, including tank and vessel design and selection, pressure safety valve sizing, and heat exchanger design.
Provide technical support for fixed-equipment turnaround planning and execution.
Provide leadership and technical oversight for the site's criticality analysis and ranking system for utility and process systems.
Develop engineering solutions to maintenance problems, including reducing or eliminating maintenance through equipment replacement or improvements.
Scope, estimate, and manage smaller capital projects under $250,000 related to maintenance and reliability for process equipment and plant infrastructure, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget parameters are met.
Assist with updating drawings and maintenance data in coordination with production and project engineering resources.
Participate in cross-functional teams with operations, engineering, and maintenance to identify, prioritize, and execute plant improvement opportunities.
Support other plant and departmental initiatives as directed by management.