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Air Liquide · 1 week ago

Rotating Machinery Engineer

Pasadena, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Air Liquide is a global leader in industrial gas and energy solutions, and they are seeking a Rotating Machinery Engineer to lead and provide technical direction for turbomachinery repairs and overhauls. The role involves managing compressor specialists, overseeing maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while optimizing machinery performance.

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Responsibilities

Lead and provide technical direction to in-house compressor specialists in planned and unplanned turbomachinery repairs and overhauls

Project and turn around management related to all rotating work

Supervise and manage in-house compressor specialists as they oversee contract labor in centrifugal machinery overhauls, repairs and inspections

Oversee the overhaul of rotating machinery in across LI NAM

Identify training needs and develop internal resources in the area of compressor, steam turbine maintenance and multi-stage pumps

Interpretation of predictive monitoring results

Partner with Reliability Engineers in analyzing machinery vibration data and developing corrective maintenance plans, as necessary

Direct and oversee vendor shop repairs as necessary to ensure proper procedures and inspections are followed and performed

Manage and maintain the reciprocating compressor overhaul schedule

Develop project plans and schedules for upcoming overhauls

Review and update job plans on the maintenance management systems

Assist planner by providing technical input into the planning process. This may include but is not limited to manpower estimation, material estimates, job steps and possible repair techniques

Document maintenance activities in the CMMS with sufficient detail to accurately reflect machinery history

Participate in RCFA’s and Vulnerability Studies

Provide technical support on troubleshooting turbomachinery problems and provide recommendations for repair

Manage the capital spare equipment inventory to ensure timely and quality shop repairs

Ensure proper parts are in inventory or sourced for upcoming repair needs and work closely with the National warehouse to ensure critical spares are available

Lead/participate in compressor performance studies

Provide technical guidance to the LI NAM facilities regarding turbomachinery operating problems

Provide input into annual budgeting process in regards to upcoming overhaul recommendations and cost estimates

Develop and maintain work history information on all turbomachinery

Develop and maintain method of assessing equipment condition and make recommendations for repairs

Identify methods to reduce cost of repairs and overhauls

100% compliance to ALA Safety standards

Comply with all ALA and government regulations

Documentation of machinery repairs and overhauls

Performing equipment inspections and develop plans for repair of exceptions

Reliability and availability of rotating machinery

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringReliability EngineeringVibration AnalysisCentrifugal Machinery MaintenanceCompression Equipment OperationPlanning SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

B.S. Degree required in Mechanical Engineering OR Technical qualification (mechanical) diploma plus 10 years of relevant experience required

Reliability engineering experience

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

10+ years in centrifugal machinery maintenance activities

Strong knowledge of vibration analysis

Thorough knowledge in the operation of compression equipment

On-call availability required

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship