Chevron · 3 months ago
Rotating Equipment Reliability Analyst
Richmond, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expChevron is seeking a Rotating Equipment Reliability Analyst to coordinate and lead the machinery reliability program for their assigned process units. The role involves providing technical support for machinery issues, developing long-term reliability recommendations, and conducting diagnostic analysis and troubleshooting.
EnergyFossil FuelsGeothermal EnergyManufacturingNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Critical Machinery Troubleshooting – Support maintenance and operations teams during troubleshooting efforts for high criticality equipment outages, focusing on restoring the equipment and plants to service while finding long-term fixes to prevent reoccurrences
Record-Keeping – Document machinery history accurately and completely with an emphasis on root cause identification and scope of repairs. Maintains machinery files, prioritized worst actor lists, and surveillance information in an up-to-date fashion. Completes all associated paperwork (ACD, MOC, etc.) with design changes and upgrades
Design Review – Analyzes machinery history for assigned areas and develops prioritized reliability improvement opportunities. Reviews new machinery installations to optimize machinery reliability through adherence to the Refinery and Corporate specifications/standards. Provide support for HAZOPS, PHA, HSE, and Incident Investigations as required
Root Cause Failure Analysis – Support formal loss investigations for equipment difficult issues, including seal failures of pumps, maintenance rework, and repeat failures
Quality Assurance – Provides support to Construction Service Group and Zone Maintenance departments through the development and review of machinery repair checklists, preventive maintenance checklists, and maintenance procedures as necessary. Provides support to the Operations department through the development and review of operating procedures and checklists as necessary. Supports the safe commissioning of systems by ensuring that new or repaired equipment installations meet safety standards by participating in PSSRs
Machinery Protection – Provides technical support to ensure that key mechanical equipment is adequately protected by reliable protection systems. Assists the Operations department in determining appropriate alarm and control limits for machinery
Machinery Condition Monitoring and Surveillance – Performs routine condition monitoring and diagnostics of both “garden-variety” and major machinery, in addition to enhanced monitoring as dictated by machine condition. Performs visual surveillance of operating equipment and breakdown inspection of failed equipment. Evaluates machinery performance
Tracks and ensures the quality of off-site shop repairs
Respond to off-shift callouts for RER assistance regarding rotating equipment issues
Provides turnaround and capital project support
Creates or revises PMs, job guidelines, or procedures for equipment
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Qualified journeymen-level machinist with extensive craft knowledge
10+ years of experience with rotating equipment in the industrial or manufacturing industry. Including experience with compressors, turbines, motors, blowers, etc., and experience with machinery repair, diagnostics, and monitoring systems
Excellent Planning and Organizational Skills
Valid Driver's license
Preferred
3+ years experience with formal Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques (5-Why, Why Trees, TapRoot, etc.)
3+ years of experience with machinery condition monitoring and protection, including vibration analysis, oil condition monitoring, and machinery performance analysis
Demonstrated strong interest in machinery analysis – focus on identification of potential reliability threats and on making improvements
Capable of using databases and storing electronic data, as well understanding of Excel and Word computer programs
Vibration analyst certification (Level 1 or higher) from an approved external body, including MOBIUS, The Vibration Institute, or Technical Associates of Charlotte
Working knowledge of machinery analysis software and tools, such as: BN ADRE Sxp, BN System 1, Windrock MD, Prognost (major machinery surveillance), AMS Machinery Health Manager (garden variety equipment surveillance)
Strong competency in electronics/computers/data acquisition equipment
Company
Chevron
Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy and technology company that believes affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-10-19IPO
Leadership Team
Michael K. Wirth
Chairman of the Board of Directors & Chief Executive Officer
Bill Braun
Retired
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