Engineer - Rotating Equipment

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

April 25, 2023

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Job Overview:

The Rotating Equipment Engineer resides within the Engineering Department’s Mechanical Equipment Team (MET) and reports to the MET Manager. The primary function of the Rotating Equipment Engineer is to serve as the Engineering Technical Assurance single-point-of-contact for rotating equipment design, operation and maintenance within their assigned production area. The Rotating Equipment Engineer shall possess a “can do” attitude, be a self-starter with the capacity to quickly assess conditions, engage others, use applicable engineering standards, provide clear communications to stakeholders and lead resolution, in the spirit of driving reliability advancements at Geismar

Job Role Description/Expectations:

Foster a “goal zero” Safety and Environmental performance “mindset” as it relates to rotating equipment systems. Focus and drive Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) incident reduction and demonstrate a commitment to reduce rotating equipment operational and maintenance safety risks

Strictly follow Shell’s MOC processes/procedures to implement “change”. The Rotating Equipment Engineer will be called upon to lead and implement “change” on consistent basis, as equipment improvements frequently necessitate some form of “change”. Serve as a MOC “steward” when carrying out these changes

Demonstrate a strong appreciation for referencing, interpreting, and applying DEPs, ASME, API, and other applicable standards

Stay abreast of new emerging technologies that positively impact the rotating equipment industry and strive to apply these technologies at Geismar

Advance Rotating Equipment Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM) performance improvements through focused efforts on “Bad Actors” with emphasis on pumps and mechanical seal systems

Lead and/or participate in structured analysis processes such as RCA, 5 CRQ, Bad Actors Elimination, Risk Assessments, and Solution Development. Conduct failure analysis and problem solving of major rotating equipment problems. These issues are often initially identified as machinery problems but may involve complex systems evaluations. Recognize when it is necessary to branch out and seek assistance from other disciplines

Leverage Predictive Condition Monitoring as part of SMART M driven by “Find Small-Fix Small” mindset. Expand upon and apply existing PdM platforms such as vibration monitoring,

compressor performance monitoring, lube oil condition monitoring, infrared thermography, and Operator Task Management (OTM) to identify, analyze, predict and solve

Serve as a “champion” for strict adherence to the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) process by actively participating in RCM Studies, RCM Living Program Reviews and seeking other opportunities to build a more robust program

Provide technical input for optimizing rotating equipment Ensure Safe Performance (ESP) limits. Report and mitigate operation of rotating equipment in cases of design operating window exceedance

Conduct monthly Rotating Equipment OTM rounds with Operation Technicians as an opportunity to learn obstacles faced by Operation Technicians while performing basic equipment care functions, as well to teach and foster best practices

Implement LEAN Visual Controls at rotating equipment and auxiliary systems to assure on-spot data availability for Operation Technicians in effort to drive an increase in equipment surveillance

Develop maintenance/overhaul plans for large and complex rotating equipment trains, including detailed scopes of work, documentation packages and quality plans. Support execution of large rotating equipment trains during PM and T/A events. Inspect and assure compliance for all parameters of established repair/installation hold points. Conduct run test prior to handover to Operations

Perform annual internal technical assurance audits, vendor outside shop audits and standing procedure reviews according to the assigned schedule

Lead and/or participate in technical and reliability training for the Shell Maintenance Technicians according to the assigned schedule. This may require training materials preparations and coordination of vendor onsite training

Maintain and continue to enhance proficiency level in discipline expertise areas and leadership attributes through seeking and completing training on an annual basis as per Global Rotating Equipment Job Competence Matrix (according to SPG), your IDP and approved 3-Year Learning Plan

Applicant shall possess “ Knowledge ” proficiency level in these Competency Areas:


Driver selection and novel equipment
Basis for design, operation, and maintenance philosophy
Lay-out and equipment packaging
New equipment technologies and applications
Peer reviews
Basic design and engineering package
Equipment control and safeguarding specifications
Construction and Installation
Maintenance RE: Maintenance strategy, requirements, contracts
Operation procedures - Equipment operation procedures characteristics and constraints
Condition monitoring and troubleshooting
T/A support and equipment repair


Applicant shall possess “ Skilled ” proficiency level in these Competency Areas:


Engineering Design Standards
Detailed equipment design
FAT and SAT
Commissioning and start up
Safety Critical Elements/Equipment


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