Mechanical Integrity Leader

Ergon, Inc•Flowood, MS

About The Position

Ergon, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Integrity Leader to lead corporate mechanical integrity initiatives across its operating facilities. The role provides technical expertise and leadership to strengthen equipment integrity, support safe and reliable operations, and ensure programs meet applicable regulations, industry codes, and corporate standards. It partners with business-unit engineering teams, mechanical integrity leaders, and facility personnel to develop consistent practices, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement. The position has no direct reports. The role develops and maintains corporate mechanical integrity guidelines, policies, processes, and procedures for facilities covered by Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements as well as non-regulated facilities. It leads mechanical integrity initiatives within Ergon's Operational Excellence program, supports company mechanical integrity systems, tracks and communicates performance and risks, oversees investigations of significant events, and builds organizational capability through assessments and training. The position also promotes collaboration across facilities and participates in industry associations and committees. The position is based in Flowood, Mississippi. Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering.
Five years of experience in refinery or chemical operations and/or engineering, plus five years in an area associated with mechanical integrity.
Active membership in industry organizations such as AFPM and/or API.
Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including API 510, 570, 571, 653, and 580; OSHA 1910.119(j); ASME B31.3; and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, V, VIII, and IX.
Experience implementing or managing inspection data within an inspection data management system.
Experience auditing mechanical integrity programs and leading or participating in incident investigations.
Experience with turnaround inspection planning, inspection recommendation resolution, and Fitness-for-Service evaluations.
Working knowledge of Process Safety Information documentation and basic knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance principles.
Initiative and drive to develop and implement new programs.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with facility personnel.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate status, progress, and goals to senior management.
Commitment to demonstrating Ergon's Core Values through daily actions and decisions.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree.
Eight to ten years of progressive experience in reliability, maintenance, fixed equipment engineering, and/or inspection is preferred.
Experience with PCMS.
Experience with Risk-Based Inspection methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain corporate mechanical integrity guidelines, policies, processes, and procedures for all operating facilities, including PSM- and RMP-regulated and non-regulated facilities.
Lead mechanical integrity initiatives within Ergon's Operational Excellence program.
Partner with business-unit engineering and mechanical integrity leaders to ensure programs meet technical, operational, and compliance requirements.
Provide technical support to Ergon companies developing and maintaining mechanical integrity systems for safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Develop and track key performance indicators, including lagging metrics, and communicate performance, risks, compliance status, and regulatory impacts to business-unit and senior management teams.
Oversee investigations of significant mechanical integrity events, ensure assessment of actual and potential risks, and share lessons learned.
Assess mechanical integrity competencies and develop and deliver training to strengthen organizational capabilities.
Promote consistent practices, effective communication, shared resources, and cooperation between facilities.
Participate in industry associations and committees to stay informed about regulations, standards, technologies, and best practices.
Share lessons learned from industry and facility events and identify benchmarking and improvement opportunities.