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Overview

The Fixed Equipment Engineer is responsible for proactive fixed equipment and piping engineering and reliability support, including fitness-for-service assessments and troubleshooting of various mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support and advise on key static equipment and mechanical integrity considerations.
  • Conduct Fitness-For-Service assessments.
  • Perform piping stress and flexibility analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Design and troubleshoot fired heaters and heat exchangers.
  • Select valve and gasket materials.
  • Assist in fixed/static equipment design, material selection, reliability, and construction quality assurance.
  • Provide engineering support to Operations for repair solutions.
  • Perform Level 1 and 2 Engineering Fitness for Service assessments per API 579.
  • Review fabrication drawings and design calculations for complex equipment.
  • Conduct field walkdowns for critical areas during new construction.
  • Stay current with regulations and propose program improvements.
  • Assist in planning mechanical integrity assurance and preventative maintenance programs.

Requirements

  • A minimum of three years’ experience in engineering, inspection, testing, repairs, and alterations of fixed equipment.
  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Travel to Company facilities outside of Houston/Mont Belvieu up to 20% of the time.
  • Engineering Fitness for Service assessment experience is preferred.
  • Experience with industry standard software tools including CAESAR II, Mathcad, PCMS is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations affecting fixed equipment is preferred.
  • Technical knowledge in condition and time-based inspection processes and NDE method selection is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ASME standards and damage mechanisms in fixed equipment is preferred.

Additional Information

  • Day Job
  • Travel required up to 25% of the time.
  • Job Level: Individual Contributor
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Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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