Reliability Engineer

American Refining Group Inc.•Bradford, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company. Scope & Responsibilities of Reliability Engineer: (Not limited to) Serves as technical lead and offers hands-on support for equipment repairs and rebuilds. Makes recommendations to implement/expedite repairs on failed equipment and seeks ways to improve design of process equipment. Inspects, audits or conducts field performance tests on equipment as needed; provides input and takes action to improve overall system(s) reliability. Lead discipline specific Management of Change (MOC) initiatives and contribute to those requiring cross-functional review. Assists in reviewing spare part and spare equipment strategy for maximizing life cycle of new and existing machinery. Reviews or creates operational procedures for plant equipment; develops standard operating procedures for maintenance. Provides support to develop, monitor and refine asset maintenance plans for both preventative and predictive maintenance. Works to improve Mean-Time-Between Failures (MTBF) by examining reliability and field data such as vibration readings and oil analysis results. Leads the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans; participates in Pre-Start up Safety Reviews. Collaborates with Project & Process Engineers to ensure the suitability and sustainability of new and modified installations. Assist in Failure Mode Effect/Risk Analysis studies to identify and prioritize critical equipment. Participates in the process(es) of preparing bid packages, establishing specifications, design and fabrication of drawings, as well as recommend manufacturers for capital projects. Contribute to or lead incident investigations to determine root cause of equipment malfunction; develops engineering solutions for repetitive failures (Bad Actors) including reporting and corrective action processes. Works to establish, grow and promote in-house Mechanical Integrity Program; identifies scorecards to track leading and lagging performance indicators (KPI). Evaluates equipment history and failure modes to determine preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management. Benefits Available to Reliability Engineer: Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans (if qualified) Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options Short & Long-term Disability Coverage Escalating Paid Vacation Plans Paid Holidays & Personal Days Education & Employee Assistance Plans Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans Education & Experience for Reliability Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline. Preferred 5 or more (5+) years background with rotating equipment; preference will be given to candidates with experience in pumps, compressors and turbines. Working knowledge of API, ANSI, ASME standards is desirable. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Access, Excel, Word and Outlook with exposure to various other maintenance management software. Physical & Cognitive Demands of Reliability Engineer: Cognitive demands include the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, make independent judgement, work with a team, communicate effectively, read and comprehend, critical thinking/troubleshooting. Physical demands require seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listen, writing, driving, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 25 pounds. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, confined space and extreme weather conditions (heat/cold) with moderate noise levels. Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and use all types of respiratory equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends scheduled time off &/or shift work as required to support plant operations. Additional Notes: This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations. American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service. Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position. ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback). This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company. Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Access, Excel, Word and Outlook with exposure to various other maintenance management software.
Cognitive demands include the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, make independent judgement, work with a team, communicate effectively, read and comprehend, critical thinking/troubleshooting.
Physical demands require seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listen, writing, driving, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 25 pounds.
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, confined space and extreme weather conditions (heat/cold) with moderate noise levels.
Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and use all types of respiratory equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends scheduled time off &/or shift work as required to support plant operations.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 5 or more (5+) years background with rotating equipment; preference will be given to candidates with experience in pumps, compressors and turbines.
Working knowledge of API, ANSI, ASME standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

Serves as technical lead and offers hands-on support for equipment repairs and rebuilds.
Makes recommendations to implement/expedite repairs on failed equipment and seeks ways to improve design of process equipment.
Inspects, audits or conducts field performance tests on equipment as needed; provides input and takes action to improve overall system(s) reliability.
Lead discipline specific Management of Change (MOC) initiatives and contribute to those requiring cross-functional review.
Assists in reviewing spare part and spare equipment strategy for maximizing life cycle of new and existing machinery.
Reviews or creates operational procedures for plant equipment; develops standard operating procedures for maintenance.
Provides support to develop, monitor and refine asset maintenance plans for both preventative and predictive maintenance.
Works to improve Mean-Time-Between Failures (MTBF) by examining reliability and field data such as vibration readings and oil analysis results.
Leads the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans; participates in Pre-Start up Safety Reviews.
Collaborates with Project & Process Engineers to ensure the suitability and sustainability of new and modified installations.
Assist in Failure Mode Effect/Risk Analysis studies to identify and prioritize critical equipment.
Participates in the process(es) of preparing bid packages, establishing specifications, design and fabrication of drawings, as well as recommend manufacturers for capital projects.
Contribute to or lead incident investigations to determine root cause of equipment malfunction; develops engineering solutions for repetitive failures (Bad Actors) including reporting and corrective action processes.
Works to establish, grow and promote in-house Mechanical Integrity Program; identifies scorecards to track leading and lagging performance indicators (KPI).
Evaluates equipment history and failure modes to determine preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.