Kern Energy CA · 1 day ago
Rotating Equipment Reliability Specialist
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$52/hr - $65/hr
10+ years expKern Energy CA is hiring a Rotating Equipment Reliability Specialist who will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of rotating equipment in a refinery. The specialist is responsible for asset integrity through maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities, while also implementing reliability improvement initiatives.
EnergyFuelMarketingOil and Gas
Hiring Manager
Yesenia Ulibarri
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Operations and Engineering teams to develop and implement reliability improvement strategies and repairs for rotating equipment
Maintain and report bad actor programs
Run the oil sampling and vibration monitoring
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, modifications, or replacements to enhance reliability and efficiency
Troubleshoot rotating and reciprocating equipment to eliminate excessive maintenance costs, performance deficiencies, and reliability issues
Utilize condition monitoring techniques, such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to assess the health and performance of rotating equipment or reciprocating compressors
Minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance by conducting root cause analysis for failures and developing action plans to prevent a recurrence of equipment malfunctions that are reported to the head of Maintenance
Communicate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to schedule a repair shutdown at an agreed-upon date
Function as a project manager by verifying the availability and capability of the contract repair crew when needed. Develop detailed job plans, cost estimates, and schedules, and establish critical path controls for machinery activities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of equipment maintenance activities, including work orders, inspection reports, and equipment performance
Generate reports on equipment performance, maintenance trends, and reliability metrics to determine the priority of the repairs
Develop recommendations and make work order requests required for upgrades of problem equipment
Review proposed designs for adherence to Refinery, industry, and regulation
Leads refinery through consideration of Total Cost of Ownership when selecting equipment, components, or support systems
Ensure an adequate supply of spare parts and consumables for rotating equipment
Monitor inventory levels, track usage, and initiate requisitions for timely procurement. Optimize inventory management processes to minimize downtime and inventory carrying costs
Document information in the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS for electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems and equipment
Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures while performing maintenance and repair tasks
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety guidelines by collaborating with the Environmental, Health & Safety Group
Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to mitigate hazards associated with rotating equipment
Provide technical guidance and support to the operations and maintenance teams regarding the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating equipment
Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills in the functions of the Maintenance Reliability Program of personnel involved in equipment operation and maintenance
Supervise Mechanics in the absence of the head of Maintenance
Qualification
Required
Thorough understanding of various types of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors
Responsible for asset integrity by performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities
Implementing reliability improvement initiatives
Deliver detailed job plans, cost estimates, schedules, and quality oversight for machinery activities
Collaborate with the Operations and Engineering teams to develop and implement reliability improvement strategies and repairs for rotating equipment
Maintain and report bad actor programs
Run the oil sampling and vibration monitoring
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, modifications, or replacements to enhance reliability and efficiency
Troubleshoot rotating and reciprocating equipment to eliminate excessive maintenance costs, performance deficiencies, and reliability issues
Utilize condition monitoring techniques, such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to assess the health and performance of rotating equipment or reciprocating compressors
Minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance by conducting root cause analysis for failures and developing action plans to prevent a recurrence of equipment malfunctions
Communicate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to schedule a repair shutdown at an agreed-upon date
Function as a project manager by verifying the availability and capability of the contract repair crew when needed
Develop detailed job plans, cost estimates, and schedules, and establish critical path controls for machinery activities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of equipment maintenance activities, including work orders, inspection reports, and equipment performance
Generate reports on equipment performance, maintenance trends, and reliability metrics to determine the priority of the repairs
Develop recommendations and make work order requests required for upgrades of problem equipment
Review proposed designs for adherence to Refinery, industry, and regulations
Leads refinery through consideration of Total Cost of Ownership when selecting equipment, components, or support systems
Ensure an adequate supply of spare parts and consumables for rotating equipment
Monitor inventory levels, track usage, and initiate requisitions for timely procurement
Optimize inventory management processes to minimize downtime and inventory carrying costs
Document information in the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS for electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems and equipment
Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures while performing maintenance and repair tasks
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety guidelines by collaborating with the Environmental, Health & Safety Group
Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to mitigate hazards associated with rotating equipment
Provide technical guidance and support to the operations and maintenance teams regarding the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating equipment
Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills in the functions of the Maintenance Reliability Program of personnel involved in equipment operation and maintenance
Supervise Mechanics in the absence of the head of Maintenance
Knowledge of industry codes and standards, ASTM, NACE, etc
In-depth knowledge of various types of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors
Proficiency in analyzing equipment performance data and conducting root cause analysis
Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts and methodologies
Strong understanding of safety regulations and industry standards applicable to refinery operations
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., API, vibration analysis)
10 Yrs. Rotating Equipment (Reciprocating and Centrifugal Pump and Compressor) maintenance experience
10 Yrs. Rotating Equipment reliability experience (maintaining and troubleshooting) in a refinery or petrochemical plant
Experienced with regulatory matters
Experienced with PSM and Mechanical Integrity programs
Experienced with PM, PdM, and condition monitoring development
Company
Kern Energy CA
Kern Energy is an independent family-owned and operated refinery producing “California Clean” transportation fuels.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Haley
President & CEO, and Board Director
Deanna Lopez
Executive Assistant to President & CEO
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