Full-Time, Exempt (E46)

Company Information:

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 Technician I : (Not limited to)

This Reliability Technician position provides equipment plans and inspection services for maintaining and improving equipment and plant operations reliability and mechanical integrity (MI). The goal of this position is to provide safety equipment operations at the best operating value for the company. Job duties involve both the safe performance of inspections and the identification of the need for inspections, coordination of inspections in accordance with API/ASME standards on pressure vessel equipment, pressure relief devices, piping, and atmospheric storage tanks for purposes of recommending and approving repairs or certifying compliance.

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to company and industry safety standards and practices, and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concerns.
• Maintains and updates Plant Condition Management Software inspection database and determines inspection dates and criteria.
• Develops equipment plans for pressure vessels, piping and relief valves compliant with applicable API, ASME and other standards required by OSHA Process Safety Management.
• Conduct field performance tests on equipment as needed.
• Evaluates equipment histories and failure modes to determine appropriate inspection plans and preventive maintenance plans for fixed equipment.
• Lead/participate in root-cause analysis for failed equipment.
• Make recommendations to implement/expedite repairs on failed equipment.
• Make recommendations to improve the designs of process equipment.
• Perform/coordinate internal and external inspections on equipment including – relief valves, piping, and piping insulation, vessels, and vessel-related appurtenances (pipe, supports, fixtures and accessories), at scheduled intervals to maintain the mechanical integrity of the fixed equipment of the refinery.
• Performs rail car inspections as needed to document findings for the Logistics Group.
• Uses non-destructive test methods and recommends appropriate repair methods.
• Maintains necessary documentation electronically and in equipment hard copy files to comply with all programs.
• Develop turn around (T/A) scope of work including, relief valve servicing, pressure vessel inspection, piping repair/replacement, heat exchanger repair/replacement, atmospheric storage tank repairs, etc.
• Develop continuous improvement projects to optimize to Asset Life Cycles, maintenance costs, and reliability.
• Generating reports on findings from inspections to distribute to involved parties.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Benefits Available to Reliability Technician I :

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
• 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 Technician I:

• Associate’s degree in engineering &/or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience working with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) covered processes with working knowledge of API, ANSI, ASME standards.
• Background in welding or vessel manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office and maintenance management systems.
• Successfully complete API 510 & API 570 training within one year.
• Possess or obtain upon eligibility, certification as a Level II NDE Technician in UT, within first year, additional certifications in MT, PT, and other NDE methods are desired.

Other Qualifications of Reliabity Technician:

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

• Highly effective people skills with demonstrated ability to work on teams.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication with flexibility to interact with all levels in the organization.
• Proficiency in the use of the Plant Control Management System (PCMS) software will be expected during the first year of entering the position.
• Good working knowledge of basic business principles including finance and accounting.

• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Reliability Technician I:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS: includes the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently or within a team, perform repetitive tasks, assess spatial relations, communicate effectively, read, and comprehend, interpret information, organize, think critically, and troubleshoot.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walk/climb/crawl, stand/reach, listen, writing, physical coordination, driving, climbing, twisting/bending, depth perception, assembling parts, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 50 pounds.

Must be able to walk, climb towers, stairs, scaffolds as needed to access equipment; some work at high elevations and in confined spaces is required.

Work in various indoor and outdoor environments in extreme heat or cold with exposure to hazardous materials.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and use all types of respiratory equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Occasional travel may be required.

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.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at 814-368-1392.