Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Overview

Responsible for initiatives in all areas of Asset Management, including Maintenance and Work Process, Mechanical Integrity, and Mechanical Reliability.

This role is focused on advancing standards for Asset Management Programs globally.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of Industry Best Practices to serve as program leader and continuously improve Afton’s Asset Management Program
• Address all Mechanical Integrity questions and utilize technical expertise to make decisions in support of Afton’s plant Inspection activities.

Work closely with Afton’s Maintenance groups to ensure effective Predictive & Preventative Maintenance programs

Work with Afton’s Corporate and Plant HSES groups to ensure Afton’s Mechanical Integrity Program is following local and federal laws.

Ensure that all PSM requirements are seamlessly integrated into Afton’s Mechanical Integrity Program

• Function as the corporate liaison between Afton’s Engineering and Maintenance groups on all Asset Management issues
• Develop maintenance standards and procedures with applicable KPI’s to ensure proper to program effectiveness
• Communicate Asset Management Program goals, drivers, and summaries to various audiences to provide status and garner support for the program
• Provide technical support and perform business process owner responsibilities for GE APM / Meridium (Mechanical Integrity software) and SAP Plant Maintenance module
• Perform detailed design calculations and sizing as required for capital project mechanical scope items
• Drawing review and approval for all fabricated equipment to ensure design meets all applicable industry and internal standards and code requirements
• Support on-site mechanical integrity group by reviewing, modifying, and approving all repair plans for fixed equipment and piping

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 12 years of plant maintenance experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge of inspection procedures, maintenance and reliability and industry best practices within the chemical / manufacturing environment typically obtained after 8 or more years of experience in a related field.
• Experience developing standard work processes
• In depth knowledge of ASME Section VIII, API 570, 650, 653 industry codes
• Strong working knowledge of Mechanical Integrity and OSHA PSM requirements
• SAP Maintenance experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Experience in root cause analysis, failure mode and effects, and asset criticality assessment
• Experience with Maintenance Turnarounds
• Experience implementing and maintaining effective Mechanical Integrity programs

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work productively in a cross functional team environment
• Self-starter
• Influencing, negotiating and diplomacy skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Organizational skills and able to prioritize work, develop appropriate timelines and work to deadlines
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application
• Able to travel, as required, up to 10%

Working at Afton

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