Mechanical Integrity Engineer
NES Fircroft · El Paso, TX · 4 days ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for monitoring and inspection of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/control systems to improve reliability
- Define condition monitoring requirements and lead Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs
- Support reliability improvement initiatives and long-term asset integrity strategies
- Oversee inspections in accordance with API 510, API 570, and API 653 standards
- Ensure compliance with RAGAGEP and OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
- Manage and implement corrosion monitoring programs including PSAIM®
- Ensure inspection and repair activities are documented in accordance with regulatory and corporate MIQA standards
- Develop and maintain standardized inspection and maintenance plans
- Review post-inspection reports and drive recommendations through to closure
- Maintain equipment inspection history and inspection plans within SAP and site systems
- Track and report reliability and MIQA performance metrics
- Develop and administer QA/QC plans and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for new equipment fabrication and installation
- Coordinate quality inspections at vendor facilities and onsite
- Review NDE results, determine corrective actions, and ensure completion
- Perform engineering calculations including minimum allowable thickness and remaining useful life assessments
- Career Development
- Coordinate contract inspection and NDE activities, including field execution oversight
- Identify and execute reliability and site improvement projects
- Lead minor capital projects and support Management of Change (MOC) activities
- Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations to improve equipment reliability
- Ensure all activities comply with safety and environmental requirements
- Serve as a member of the site Process Safety Management (PSM) Committee with emphasis on Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance
- Participate in corporate MIQA initiatives and lead implementation efforts at the site level
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience supporting Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance programs or maintenance supervision
- Minimum 2 years of experience within high-hazard chemical processing, refining, or similar industrial environments
- Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Experience with CMMS platforms; SAP experience preferred
- Preferable Technical Experience
- Familiarity with API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, NBIC, NACE SP0294, and RTP-1
- Knowledge of NDE methods including PT, MT, RT, TIR, UT, and vibration analysis
- Familiarity with welding processes and fixed equipment inspection
- Experience supporting highly hazardous chemical processes
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills