Reliability Engineer

Position Summary

Resinall Corp, a member of the Ergon family of companies, is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer at our Hattiesburg, MS facility. This position is a service and support position to the Maintenance / Engineering Department.

About the Role

This position develops and maintains programs as needed to improve the overall reliability of the refinery and terminal by utilizing up-to-date inspection techniques and other reliability technologies to predict and prevent failures before occurrence by recommending repairs or replacement of applicable equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keeps safe work habits as the highest priority at all times
• Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace at all times
• Strive to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates
• Exemplify high levels of moral and ethical standards and values
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Ergon fixed equipment, programs, procedures, applicable construction, inspection codes and standards (RAGAGEP) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure the mechanical integrity of fixed assets
• Supervise, mentor and provide technical and subject matter expertise to inspectors. Maintain ability to supplement and fulfill inspector responsibilities as workload indicates
• Review and approve systemization, circuitization, and CML allocation for all piping and fixed assets in all process units
• Support Inspectors with PCMS data analysis. This includes inspection interval analysis, review and approval of contract inspections, thickness monitoring and NDE reports, and IWR management
• Review and approve Inspection Work Plans (IWP), repair plans, and Fitness For Service (FFS) level 1 assessments
• Conduct and or coordinate Level 2 FFS assessments and review Level 3 assessments conducted by contract Subject Matter Experts (SME)
• Coordinate piping or equipment re-rate activities as required by inspection results, FFS evaluation, or MOC
• Coordinate TAR initiated IRs, including field review of inspection and NDE findings, TAR FFS evaluations, and development of TAR repair plans
• Specify test pressures for shutdown equipment closure-leak tests as well as code-required leak tests and perform calculations to determine exclusion zones for pneumatic testing
• Coordinate consultant metallurgical failure analysis as required in support of RCFA activities
• Coordinate Central Engineering Support services with outside SME consultants for the site
• Participate in all aspects of miscellaneous project and maintenance engineering as necessary to meet the needs of the Maintenance / Engineering Department
• Ensure proper entry of all assets and the Audit Master Asset Lists (MAL) in PCMS. Ensure Master Schedules are in place for all required inspections and inspection drawings are up to date, and inspection reports attached
• Maintain the Electronic Data Library for fixed equipment including adding and archiving documents, reports and files as needed
• Develop, audit, and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for inspection of fixed equipment
• Update applicable programs and procedures according to assigned review schedules or as referenced codes and standards (RAGAGEP) are updated. Develop new programs and procedures as required to ensure compliance and continuous improvement of FEMIF
• Facilitate department planning to include developing a budget for completing assigned inspections, NDE, and IRs on an annual basis, training requirements, and resource planning
• Conduct shutdown planning for fixed equipment to ensure IWPs are adequate and communicated to the shutdown Planner, and ensure contract resources are planned for and sourced
• Conduct and participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment leaks and failures and other incidents as required
• Serve as SME for Management of Change activities as they relate to fixed equipment assets and ensure MOC required activities are assigned and completed by appropriate personnel
• Coordinate and conduct Damage Mechanism Assessments (DMA) to assess susceptibility to DMAs (API RP 571) of each circuit and fixed asset
• Develop solutions and implement action items, recommended improvements and corrective actions from MOC's, PHAs, RCFAs, and audits
• Provide subject matter expertise for fixed equipment for capital projects including materials of construction, specification review, and damage mechanisms

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical Engineering)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a petrochemical and/or manufacturing environment is preferred
• Experience with destructive and non-destructive inspection techniques, API and ASME fabrication and inspection codes, welding, and basic metallurgy is recommended
• Experience with AutoCAD, PCMS, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Access is recommended
• Successfully completed and passed a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
• Self-motivated individual with strong leadership, communication, and organization skills

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching & profit sharing
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
Additional voluntary benefits
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Tuition assistance

Ergon Inc.

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

Core Values

Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.