Projects Engineer - Rotating Equipment

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PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P. has opening for Projects Engineer - Rotating Equipment in Geismar, LA.

What you will do:

• Investigate rotating equipment problems and design modifications to improve reliability, productivity, and safety
• The investigations will frequently involve failure analysis to determine the root cause of equipment failures and recommend improvements in design, administrative, and/or PPM measures to reduce or eliminate failures
• Develop new rotating equipment specifications based on the requirements of the Operations, Reliability, and Maintenance departments
• Responsible for drafting project requests forms, reviewing supplier quotations, and making recommendations for purchase
• Coordinate with original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) regarding new rotating and turbomachinery specification, design, and purchases
• This may include travel to local and abroad shops for QC visits associated with equipment manufacturing processes
• Be responsible for direct oversight of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s) associated with new equipment manufacturing and field installation
• Perform random safety audits on workers performing jobs on site to ensure adherence to site safety policies
• Performs equipment and Production history data analysis to identify and prioritize areas for reliability improvements
• Develop optimized predictive/preventive maintenance schedules for new rotating equipment and incorporated into Nutrien’s CMMS system (Oracle EAM) Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives by actively participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) program, MOC initiation and review, and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) associated with capital projects
• Apply technical expertise and strong project leadership to site and contract resources for project follow through
• Do Engineering calculation to include but not limited to; flow and flow measurement calculation, sizing process equipment, and basic compressor/Turbine/Pump calculation; Assist in Process designs including equipment specifications, operating instructions, training, process P & ID’s and management of change
• Perform and/or initiates effective and timely engineering and technical studies to troubleshoot known plant problems, predict impending problems and to optimize plant operations as needed
• Develop a Conceptual Design Package for capital projects prior to hand off to project manager
• Perform and/or contribute to Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and incident investigations and complete assigned action items on schedule
• Ensure that Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P & ID’s) are complete and up to date
• Promote and contribute to site Manufacturing Excellence and Operations Driven Reliability (ODR) processes; Identify and facilitate implementation of production, reliability, efficiency, and cost improvement opportunities
• Perform special studies/projects as directed by the Engineering Manager
• Oversee specific material and equipment usage for best engineering practices
• Review new technologies and attempt to apply them to local operations
• Provide active support and participate in the departmental safety and environmental programs
• Interface with all levels of plant personnel and Divisional Technical personnel
• Background check required

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 4 years of experience in the job offered or a mechanical-engineering related occupation

• 4 years of experience in Fertilizer manufacturing Chemical process manufacturing experience

• 4 years of experience with Rotating equipment API and ANSI code knowledge associated with Pumps, Compressors, and Turbines

• Reading and understanding P&IDs, isometric piping drawings, instrumentation control loops, equipment detailed drawings, and other technical documentation

• Computer applications for data trending, tracking action item closure, procedure writing

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Engineering software, such as Aspen process modeling suite, Process Data Book (PI), Pipe Flo, and/or similar hydraulic modeling software

• 3 years of experience Troubleshooting – Equipment performance deficiencies and vibration data analysis

• Process design/improvement

• Working cross functionally across multiple departments/teams

Compensation & Benefits: 

$130,603/annually. This is estimated for Projects Engineer - Rotating Equipment in Geismar, LA. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.  

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.   

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.   

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This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.    

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