PEI Engineer

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

1d•$94,800 - $206,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Conducts engineering assignments for the Engineering Department, working independently and acting as a resource and lead position for less experienced personnel. This role involves reviewing design requirements and specifications for vessel & piping repairs, calculating renewal thicknesses, assisting in remaining life evaluations, and approving temporary repairs. The engineer will also oversee pressure vessel re-rates and alterations, perform stress analyses, and conduct advanced assessments for Fitness for Service. Responsibilities include providing technical assurance for hot taps, participating in safety and design reviews for pressure equipment, overseeing pressure relief valves, and reviewing project changes to ensure equipment integrity. The role also involves approving new relief devices, reviewing PRV setting changes, maintaining the PRV repair QA/QC manual, staying updated on industry problems, and acting as a focal point for code interpretations. Additionally, the position supports turnaround planning and execution, provides bolting/gasket/flange specifications, may mentor other engineers, tracks performance measures, supports refinery operations with troubleshooting, and provides mechanical review for equipment and facilities. The engineer will also assist with startups, investigate work-in-process problems, and recommend improvements.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of progressive work experience in mechanical engineering related to refinery pressure-containing equipment design, inspection and repair.
Technical expert in area of specialty.
Advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and commonly used engineering concepts and experience with engineering software.
Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid state drivers license and proof of insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer registration
refinery or petrochemical industry experience
some or all of FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Lubes Processing and hydro-treating experience for Chemical discipline depending on assignment are all preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviewing the design requirements and specifications for all vessel & piping repairs in accordance with applicable codes & standards
Calculating renewal thicknesses for equipment or equipment components on an as-needed basis.
Assisting in the evaluation of remaining life when requested.
Reviews and approves temporary repairs in accordance with ASME PCC-2 and other standards
Conducting and/or over viewing pressure vessel re-rates in accordance with the applicable code of construction and jurisdictional requirements.
Conducting and/or over viewing vessel alterations to ensure that they are performed in accordance with the NBIC and/or API 510 and PEI standards.
Performing stress analyses on piping and pressure equipment on an as-needed basis and documenting the analyses.
Performing calculations on an as-needed basis to verify compliance of vessels without Code papers or a Code stamp with the ASME Code as allowed by the jurisdiction.
Performing/reviewing advanced assessments of pressure equipment and piping for Fitness for Service in accordance with API 579.
Participating, as needed, in leak meetings, as described in Standing Instruction PSIF008.
Provides technical assurance for hot taps and may lead hot tap package development.
Participates in safety, design, and operability reviews for new projects that affect Pressure Equipment.
Pressure relief valve oversight responsibilities per PSIF006.
Reviewing project additions, unit modifications, and process changes to ensure integrity of pressure-retaining equipment.
Approving the purchase of new relief devices, including rupture disks.
Reviewing and approving proposals to change PRV settings; providing the PRV Shop with instructions for making changes to PRVs.
Maintaining the PRV repair “VR” QA/QC manual.
Keeping abreast of problems experienced in industry. Working with the PEI manager, as necessary, to define action plans.
The location focal point for the interpretation of codes and company standards related to pressure-retaining equipment. Provides feedback to HF Sinclair corporate where revisions to DEPs are needed.
Provide engineering support to turnaround planning, execution, and post-turnaround startup.
Provide bolting, gasket, and flange specifications.
May act as a mentor to other engineers, depending on experience level
Tracks performance measures and recommends parameters to ensure integrity of pressure-retaining equipment
Support and optimize refinery operations or maintenance activities with troubleshooting skills
Provides mechanical review for all new, existing, and revamped equipment and facilities to ensure consistency with applicable design standards such as API, ASME, NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, etc.
Startup assistance as needed after turnarounds or outages
Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems within area of expertise.
Recommends and implement improvements and/or modification in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters
Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.