Rotating Equipment Engineer

About the role

Provide engineering and technical expertise to plant personnel to maintain efficient continuous plant operations in the rotating equipment discipline. The role offers solid mechanical and condition monitoring recommendations to resolve rotating equipment problems in routine, shutdown, and project activities, with input on vibration, lubrication, and seal analysis. This position covers all rotating equipment at the Donaldsonville facility (6 Ammonia Plants, 5 Urea plants, and 4 Nitric Acid plants) and upholds CF Industries’ High Safety Performance standards while maintaining High Craft Quality Performance and Productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical equipment condition monitoring using continuous and offline vibration monitoring equipment, oil analysis results, process data, temperature, and ultrasonic surveys (System 1, PI, Emerson).
• Develop and maintain a criticality-based Quality Control and Quality Assurance program for work performed on rotating equipment.
• Establish a Criticality Matrix for rotating equipment to assign proper QA and QC measures required to execute work safely, efficiently, and with quality.
• Perform technical investigations/audits or independent research in rotating equipment and material failures, documenting results and making recommendations to resolve issues.
• Review work execution efforts of millwright craft personnel and recommend improvements to the Rotating Equipment Superintendent and Millwright Supervisor to enhance quality and safety.
• Maintain the System 1 data acquisition system.
• Review, design, and manage the critical machinery Preventive Maintenance program for respective equipment and lubrication systems.
• Analyze management information reports and equipment histories to identify high-maintenance machinery or lubrication problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with managing the Mechanical Integrity program as it relates to rotating equipment, including maintaining documentation for the plant computerized maintenance management system.
• Assist with pre-planning scheduled turnarounds, shutdowns, and special projects, including timing, job lists, parts/material ordering, job sequencing, crew sizing, and scheduling.
• Assist in executing critical and non-critical overhauls and repairs (on and off-site).
• Assist with the annual spare parts stock review and submit inventory adjustment recommendations for approval.
• Communicate rotating equipment failure issues to production management and provide correction recommendations.
• Review and assist with contractor selection, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Manage maintenance of the department’s technical files, vendor catalog library, and industrial codes (ASME, ANSI, State).
• Work closely with equipment vendors to establish work scope, ensure quality, and monitor costs for machinery fabrication and repairs.
• Travel as required to manage equipment repairs at vendor facilities, conduct inspections, and attend specialized training focused on rotating machinery reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in mechanical engineering, with a minimum of 3 years’ industry-related experience.
• Experience in a plant environment is preferred.
• Strong condition monitoring knowledge in vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasonics; certification in these techniques is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and presentation skills sufficient to convey thoughts succinctly with management.
• Specific knowledge in rotating and reciprocating equipment, vibration analyses, fluids product handling, electrical systems, regulatory design codes, OSHA regulations, and manpower coordination.
• Proficiency in basic computer software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).
• Knowledge of industrial codes (ASME, ANSI, API).
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); SAP system is preferred.
• Must be able to prove drug and alcohol-free at random or for cause.
• Flexibility for international and domestic travel.
• Capability to acquire, maintain, and possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and a Passport.