CC Rotating Equipment Engineer

CITGO•Corpus Christi, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is seeking Rotating Equipment Engineers for the Reliability department at its Corpus Christi Refinery. The position provides technical expertise and recommendations concerning rotating equipment mechanical integrity, repairs, and reliability improvements. The engineer helps maintain the safe operation and reliability of refinery rotating equipment by applying engineering principles and techniques to resolve problems arising during operation, maintenance, repairs, and turnarounds. The role also conducts root cause failure analysis and recommends ways to eliminate equipment unreliability. The engineer works closely with Inspection, Maintenance, Operations, Turnaround, and Capital Projects teams to support safe, compliant, and reliable refinery operations. This is an on-site position at the CITGO Refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. Some travel may be required for training and surveillance inspection or witnessing, including travel to other states or outside the United States. Listed duties are not all-inclusive; site-specific responsibilities may also be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or another related engineering discipline.
At least one year of job-related experience.
Familiarity with relevant industrial standards for rotating equipment and monitoring equipment or systems, including ASME, API, PIP, and ANSI.
Practical knowledge of API standards and industry best practices.
Ability to manage assigned projects under limited supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of direct experience as a Rotating Equipment Engineer in a refinery or petrochemical plant.
Vibration Analysis Level II Certification.
Familiarity or experience with API 610 and API 682 for centrifugal pumps and mechanical seals.
Experience performing root cause analysis (RCA).
Experience applying the Cause Mapping Technique.
Familiarity or experience with SAP.
Familiarity or experience with standards for critical equipment repairs and monitoring.

Responsibilities

Provide rotating equipment engineering reliability support to refinery operations and maintenance to improve safety, environmental compliance, and mechanical availability, and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Provide maintenance support to plan, schedule, troubleshoot, and repair rotating and reciprocating equipment in accordance with accepted industry practices.
Use condition-monitoring tools, including vibration, oil analysis, and operational data, to recommend corrective actions and perform equipment failure analysis.
Develop and implement ideas, initiatives, and programs to improve unit performance, increase equipment reliability and availability, and reduce rotating equipment maintenance costs.
Apply API standards and industry best practices in analyses and recommendations.
Analyze and determine appropriate spare parts and quantities for rotating equipment.
Support and mentor less experienced Rotating Equipment Engineers.
Travel as required for training and surveillance inspections or witnessing.

Benefits

Remote work options for eligible positions, depending on department and/or location.
9/80 work schedule option where applicable.
Annual Vacation Incentive of 40–120 hours of additional pay for eligible employees.
Paid vacation time.
Company-paid holidays.
Caregiver leave.
Excellent 401(k) match.
Pension plan.
Performance incentive.
Company-paid sick leave and long-term disability.
Medical, dental, and vision plans; FSA and HSA options.
Company-paid life insurance for active employees.
Healthy Rewards Program.
Service Awards Program.
Educational Assistance Plan.
Scholarships for dependent children.
Gym membership reimbursement.
Employee discount programs.
On-site health clinic at select locations.
On-site cafeteria at select locations.
On-site credit union and ATM at the corporate office only.
On-site fitness center at select locations.