
Reliability Engineer - Rotating Equipment ($2,000 Sign-on Bonus)
- Williston, ND
- Permanent
- Full-time
Functional Area: Misc./Trades Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: Associates Degree
RC/Department: 5970 -GPL-W-BAKKEN MECHANICAL SVCS :KMPLPosition DescriptionA $2,000 sign-on bonus is available to external hires with management approval.Primary purpose:
Engine/equipment analysis to improve compressor station and/or process plant equipment efficiency, performance and reliability while maintaining compliance with all company/industry safety policies and local, state and federal regulations.Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Routine engine and compressor performance and maintenance analysis including the use of the Ariel Performance program for compressor optimization and performance.
- Periodic portable emissions testing.
- Identify report and assist in the correction of environmental concerns.
- Routine vibration testing and data analysis. Continual support toward an ongoing vibration mitigation program.
- Green House Gas surveys and leak detection and reporting.
- Engine and compressor testing to establish or correct performance and control system coefficients.
- Provides corrective actions to resolve operational problems and work with location personnel to resolve plant equipment issues.
- Monitor reliability of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Assists in equipment failure analysis and in the development of standard practices and procedures.
- Complete appropriate documentation and communicate the mechanical health of equipment to local and regional management.
- Provide technical assistance in the operations and maintenance of plant equipment and provides training on equipment operations and maintenance policies and procedures.
- Perform all work in compliance with all Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
- Assist with start-up and commissioning of new compressor station equipment.
- Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
- Manage other related duties as assigned.
- Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
- Basic computer skills working with the Microsoft Office product line (Word, Excel, and Outlook), learn additional equipment specific data acquisition applications.
- Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Working knowledge and experience with electronic equipment, high pressure gas, processing equipment, reciprocating two and four cycle integral/separable or gas turbine engines, electric motors along with reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
- Working knowledge of reciprocating engine and compressor performance and maintenance analysis.
- Working knowledge of vibration testing and other predictive technologies.
- Working knowledge of portable emissions testing.
- Past experience with data collection and interpretation and route based hardware equipment and software systems.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
- Goal orientated with a focus on self motivation and independent work scheduling.
- Proven analytical and trouble shooting skills.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skillsets.
- Must be able to work unsupervised and within a team, take direction from Supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
- Living location within 40 driving miles of Williston, ND.
- Overnight(s) travel can/may be required for support anywhere in Division 13.
- Physical ability to lift as much as 40lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders.
- Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Be available for and provide Emergency Response after regular business hours which may require carrying a communication device.
- None.
- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.