Reliability Asset Integrity Consultant

Chevron•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Reliability Asset Integrity Consultant will serve as an overarching advisor for all groups and disciplines within the Reliability Engineering organization. This position will provide expert, technical support related to fixed equipment integrity, materials & corrosion, pipeline integrity and all aspects of production operations and turnaround support as it relates to asset integrity, reliability and efficiency. This position will provide expert, technical guidance to Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance groups and RMG and will play a key support role in plant turnarounds. Demonstrates strong mentoring capabilities.

Requirements

Engineering degree in one or more of the following: materials & corrosion, fixed equipment remediation, inspection, repairs; failure analysis and fitness for service assessments, pipeline integrity management.
Emphasis on experience in sour service oil and gas production and processing.
Minimum 15+ years of experience
Company recognized SME in Equipment materials / degradation assessment.
Deep knowledge and / or hands-on experience in Project management, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering
Skilled level experience as mentor.

Responsibilities

Broad Experience: Master practitioner level competency in asset integrity / reliability engineering / maintenance management systems / processes / tools including Root Cause Failure Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects (FEMA), Asset Strategy development.
Track record of improving the reliability of operating assets and increasing plant availability.
Demonstrated impact in optimization of preventative and predictive maintenance programs against program cost.
Experienced in practical fixed equipment / pipeline inspection, fabrication, and repair strategies.
Engineering degree or equivalent preferred in or related to materials and corrosion, fixed equipment remediation, inspection and repair. Emphasis on experience in sour service oil and gas production and processing. Cross functional business experience a plus.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of plant processes and their relation to facility equipment integrity and reliability.
Considered an OPCO and industry wide expert in materials selection, corrosion mitigation, and welding in highly sour environments.
Utilizes sophisticated engineering analysis and evaluation techniques, reliability methods and process understanding to solve complex, multi-discipline issues.
Considered an industry expert in corrosion mitigation, wellheads, pipeline, structural, welding, and materials for sour service.
Analyzes and resolves complex and non-routine corrosion/chemical/metallurgical problems.
Utilizes significant insight of reliability, engineering, and process knowledge to troubleshoot equipment problems and prevent incidents.
Performs complex materials engineering analysis.
Consulted by engineers to resolve complicated problems associated with equipment.
Solves unusual or complex pipeline problems requiring comprehensive understanding of discipline; integrates understanding of other technologies and customer constraints.
Ability to functionally review, comment, edit and steer the outcome of system-wide procedures and specifications.
Fosters cooperation and collaboration among individuals in a work unit as well as across department and other boundaries.
Appropriately shares and delegates work responsibilities with reporting Supervisors/Leads.
Develops a common understanding of, and consensus on, key issues and performance measures.
Helps resolve conflicts constructively.
Reinforces behaviors that improve teamwork.
Conducts efficient, effective meetings and interactions that produce results.
Demonstrated experience to work closely with national supervisors and specialists during program development as well as day-to-day work activities.
Provides mentoring and demonstrates role model behaviors for work force development.
Conducts local training in materials and corrosion engineering.