Reliability Engineer

Westlake • Plaquemine, LA

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide technical assistance to the maintenance supervision in the repair and improvement of all process equipment throughout the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability work in the petrochemical industry.
• Ability to use failure analysis technique (i.e. root cause analysis) to determine and correct equipment problems
• significant experience with rotating and stationary equipment is required
• knowledge of pumps, seals, shop processes, ASME code (Sec. VIII), corrosion, metallurgy, turbines, centrifugal compressors and fans, and lubrication is required
• should also be familiar with OSHA’s process safety management standard regarding mechanical integrity.
• Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability
• Strong work planning and organizational skills required
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word and Power Point
• should also have a working knowledge of a CMMS database program.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• PE, CMRP, API 510 certifications a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
• Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance supervision in the repair and improvement of all process equipment.
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures for repair of equipment.
• Perform equipment failure analysis to prevent reoccurrence.
• Follow equipment repair in shops to ensure timely and proper repair.
• Work with other engineers to develop maintenance procedures for equipment repair.
• Actively participate in process improvement programs such as Six Sigma, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment.
• We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level