What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Engineer, Mechanical Reliability (Fixed Equipment) position at Cheniere Energy?
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior / Staff Engineer, Mechanical Reliability reports to the Superintendent, Reliability and is the technical steward for fixed equipment, piping and bolted flanged joint assemblies, heat exchangers, tanks, and mechanical systems, and is accountable for supporting maintenance and improving these systems including all associated documentation. The Senior / Staff Engineer, Mechanical Reliability will participate and provide discipline expertise to less experienced support staff in engineering design, maintenance, and production activities.
This is a DOT-position.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Serves as the Static Equipment and Mechanical Systems technical specialist and provides daily Static Equipment and Mechanical Systems support to the plant to keep the plant systems safe and operational. Ensure tracking availability and determine the overall reliability for the Static equipment throughout the plant
- Proficient in ASME Section VIII Division 1, ASME B31.3, ASME PCC-1 and PCC-2, API 510, API 570, API 653, and API 579 to provide guidance and application to plant standards and specifications to develop cost effective solutions for Static Equipment and Mechanical engineering issues. Ensures that documentation for the Static Equipment and Mechanical systems are maintained properly. Provides guidance and development of documentation standards including updates to the unit operating manuals. Participates in the Management of Change process. Develops and uses computer assisted engineering and design software (Caesar II, COMPRESS, PV Elite) to perform engineering tasks and develop documentation.
- Provides technical support for maintenance planning and maintenance teams. Provides assistance to maintenance and operation groups on reliability issues when they occur; must be able to have vision and ability to create quality solutions for any problems.
- Serves as a plant liaison on Static Equipment and Mechanical System engineering issues (not limited to risk engineering, system integrity and applicability to specifications, philosophies and standards). Provides technical support to other groups, by understanding and interpreting codes, standards and regulations that are equipment related.
- Coordinates and develops proposals for plant improvements including design basis and preliminary estimates and budgets for capital projects. Provide technical guidance during development and construction, support the Project Manager as assigned to minimize overruns in project-related spending.
- Develops working relationships with other department personnel within the plant in order to seek out opportunities that will add value to each job completed.
- Reinforces awareness of safety and environmental incidents through frequent job observations. Ensure the development or collecting information in support of permit requirements as assigned.
- Support the efforts of the Maintenance Planning Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Manager, and Warehouse Supervisor in developing equipment spare parts requirements as needed.
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
Knowledge :
Applies general knowledge of LNG production, transportation, storage and loading, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards. Practices and demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Static Equipment and Mechanical Systems, national codes, standards and regulations, and their implementation in operating facilities.
Skills :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education, Training and Certifications : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable. A Professional Engineers License is desirable.
Experience :
Senior Engineer, Mechanical Reliability : At least Five (5 ) years’ experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations. Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.
Staff Engineer, Mechanical Reliability : At least Ten (10 ) years’ experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations. Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.
DIRECT REPORTS
No direct reports
FREEDOM TO ACT
The Senior / Staff Engineer, Mechanical Reliability is an expert in their field and requires minimal supervision. Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.
WORK CONDITIONS
ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical or mental disability.
