Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Lake Charles Refinery

Phillips 66

Mar 6

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Engineering
Facilities Management
Westlake

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
5 or more years of experience in an engineering role associated with industrial mechanical equipment
Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://twicprogram.tsa.dhs.gov/TWICWebApp/
Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following:
Travel up to 5% of the time
Occasional on-call duties
Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Transport articles up to 50 pounds
Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
3 or more years of experience in the predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of mechanical process equipment
3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or petrochemical facility
Familiar with API codes that apply to rotating and fixed equipment
Familiar with Reliability Principles (i.e. Weibull Analysis, Reliability Modeling, MTBF, etc.)
Working Knowledge of SAP maintenance related functions and Meridium Asset Performance Management
Working knowledge of process data historian, such as Process Book
Experience with compressors, pumps, drums, heat exchangers, and process towers

Responsibilities

Lead the Area Reliability Teams (ARTs) aimed at defect elimination and proactive failure prevention
Interface with Operations, Maintenance, and Inspection teams to understand, define, and prioritize bad actor improvement initiatives
Identify improvement plans with the objective to remove the bad actor from the ART watch list
Submit reliability budget recommendations to improve equipment availability and reduce LPO/MMO
Perform appropriate root cause analysis on chronic equipment failures and implement corrective action plans to prevent reoccurrence
Complete specific equipment plans based on equipment and system criticality
Ensure appropriate asset strategies are in place, including spare parts listing and inventory, preventive and predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, operator care, equipment/process monitoring, structured rounds, reliability operating limits and operating strategy
Steward sustainable implementation of Reliability Management Best Practices
Develop infrastructure multi-year plans which will be incorporated into the LRP budget process and provide a basis for the execution teams
Serve as area mechanical focal point for capital project support as required
Participate in P66 Networks and interface with P66 resources to develop and review best practices and required standards as well as share lessons learned
Ensure required standards are utilized and implemented in reliability improvement efforts
Support Turnarounds and unit outages as needed, including coordinating MOC’s and supporting execution

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Mechanical Reliability Engineer at the Lake Charles Refinery.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Mechanical Reliability Engineer?

The primary responsibilities include leading Area Reliability Teams, interfacing with Operations and Maintenance teams, performing root cause analysis on equipment failures, and developing infrastructure multi-year plans among other tasks focused on defect elimination and proactive failure prevention.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Required qualifications include being legally authorized to work in the job posting country, having a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and possessing 5 or more years of experience in an engineering role associated with industrial mechanical equipment.

Is there a preferred educational background for candidates?

Yes, a preferred educational background is a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

What type of work environment can the Mechanical Reliability Engineer expect?

The work environment includes working around large, hot, high-speed machines, around chemicals, and in harsh weather conditions. The role requires wearing fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment.

Are there any travel requirements for this position?

Yes, there is a travel requirement of up to 5% of the time.

What physical demands should candidates be aware of?

Candidates should be able to transport articles up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height, and maintain a clean-shaven face for respirator use if required.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates?

Preferred experience includes 3 or more years in predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of mechanical process equipment and working in a manufacturing and/or petrochemical facility.

What are some of the benefits offered to employees?

Some benefits include an annual Variable Cash Incentive Program, 8% 401k company match, Cash Balance Account pension, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and total well-being programs.

Is there an application deadline for this position?

Yes, the application deadline is on or before the requisition closing date of 03/18/2025.

Will Phillips 66 support candidates who need work authorization sponsorship?

No, Phillips 66 does not sponsor individuals with temporary visas and candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to be eligible for hire.

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