Mechanical Integrity Engineer

About the role

As a Mechanical Integrity Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of fixed assets at Lubrizol Corporation. You'll collaborate with a diverse team to develop and implement mechanical integrity programs, perform risk-based inspections, and support capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Maintenance & Reliability personnel for the implementation of various asset management strategies.
• Serves as a site subject matter expert for Mechanical Integrity (MI) and Fixed Asset Management.
• Develops and maintains mechanical integrity programs for pressure vessels, piping, tanks, heat exchangers, pressure relief valves, etc.
• Performs Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) assessments and establishes inspection intervals per API standards.
• Supports Fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations and corrosion analysis to ensure continued safe operation.
• Oversees all inspections, analyzes inspection data, and implements reliability improvements for static equipment.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA PSM, API 510/570/653, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Leads root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for integrity-related incidents.
• Provides engineering support to capital and expense projects for tank/vessel design and selection, PSV sizing, heat exchanger design, etc.
• Provides technical support for turnaround planning and execution related to fixed equipment.
• Provides leadership and technical oversight for the site's criticality analysis and ranking system for utility and process systems.
• Develops engineering solutions to maintenance problems, including methods of reducing or eliminating the need for maintenance through equipment replacement or improvement work.
• Scopes, estimates, and manages smaller capital projects (<$250K) related to maintenance and reliability functions for process equipment and plant infrastructure, while ensuring capital projects are completed within the defined parameters for quality, schedule, and budget.
• Assists in updating drawings and maintenance data, coordinating this effort with production and project engineering resources.
• Participates on teams with operations, engineering, and maintenance team to identify, prioritize, and execute plant improvement opportunities.
• Supports other plant and departmental initiatives as directed by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering or engineering technology; mechanical preferred.
• 5 years experience as a maintenance, reliability, or mechanical integrity engineer operating within a chemical plant.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with industry codes and standards: API 510, 570, and 653; API 620 and 650; API 2000; ASME B31.3, and ASME BPVC Section VIII standards.
• Technical knowledge of metallurgy, construction drawings, welding procedures, fabrication methods and quality management.
• Knowledge of corrosion and various damage mechanisms associated with fixed equipment failure.
• Modern inspection technologies and limitations (drones, visual, ultrasonic/UT, guided wave, IRIS, X-ray, etc.).
• Fitness for service methodology and analysis.
• Practical application of reliability strategies including spares management, RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and criticality analysis.
• CMMS software; SAP preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality mechanical integrity programs and maintaining equipment reliability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in mechanical integrity practices.

Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical integrity software and tools.
• Experience with NDE and PdM technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.