Reliability & Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $160K/year
• Location: Houston, TX
• Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+
• Duration: Direct hire
• Benefits: Comprehensive client provided benefits

• Develop Preventive and Predictive Maintenance plans
• Own and Manage, coordinate and implement all MI relate activities and program documents
• Develop Equipment Strategy to maximize equipment lifetime and minimize unplanned downtimes
• Following areas will fall under Mechanical Engineer scope of responsibility:* Static equipment: Pressure vessels, Piping, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Boilers and Fired Heaters; Storage Tanks, PSVs, PVSVs, ERVs, boilers, * Machinery equipment : pumps, blowers, compressors, Agitators
• Provide and support Risk Based Inspection analysis, perform pressure equipment damage assessments
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise in troubleshooting equipment issues, evaluation of equipment failures and technical recommendations for repairs/upgrades
• Assist in developing key metrics to measure the site maintenance performance and develop improvement plans
• Responsible to support critical spare parts/inventory program to optimize production downtime
• Projects:* Responsible for mechanical design during FEL and Definition phase of projects. * Supports Projects Department with identifying Maintenance requirements for Capital projects* Provides support and coordination with vendors, contractors, as needed and requested by Project Manager
• Support the development of best practices and design standards for Monument Chemical
• Identify data that needs to be highlighted for discussion and potential intervention
• Accountable for compliance with all pertinent internal/external regulatory requirements (HSE, Process Safety, Management of Change, Mechanical
• Integrity, Compliance Reporting, Action Item Closure, etc.)
• Maintenance of ISO 9001:2008 certifications for the business by complying with processes, procedures and instructions for all activities in which this role participates
• Complies with all pertinent safety policies, rules and regulations
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills

• B.S in Mechanical Engineering
• Required 10+ years MI and maintenance in the oil and gas, refining, or chemical industries
• Demonstrated ability to master mechanical equipment, manufacturing and chemical process equipment, product and process knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize processes
• Understanding of engineering principles and how to apply methods to existing equipment
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques
• Experience/knowledge troubleshooting mechanical equipment, to include leading Root Cause Failure Analysis and driving corrective/preventative actions from it
• Ability to work in an on-call capacity for plant emergencies.
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to foster effective relationships with Production and other functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively and deliver results
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing safety programs
• Strong communication skills

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is passionate about providing innovative solutions for their customers, priding themselves on taking on challenges that few others will and solving problems that others can't.  They search for opportunities to provide better solutions for their customers and the greater community at large.