Fixed Equipment Engineer

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are a growing organization seeking a talented Fixed Equipment Engineer to join our team as a pivotal member here at PBF Energy. This role is located at Chalmette Refinery in Chalmette, LA.

Job Summary

The Fixed Equipment Engineer serves as a fixed equipment specialist for the site or designated business unit(s). This individual will use their expertise to guide the refinery on the assurance of fixed equipment assets, including the design, maintenance, and repair aspects.

Principle Responsibilities

- Provides fixed equipment (e.g., pressure vessels, piping, valves, and tankage) expertise as needed to support their assigned operating business team.

- Tracks mechanical fixed equipment reliability concerns and performs technical and economic analyses to justify improvements and long-term solutions and performs total life cycle cost analysis

- Performs reliability analyses for fixed equipment as needed (including analysis of failed items and recommending design changes to prevent repeat failures or extend run lengths)

- Defines fixed equipment repair, replacement, and upgrade scope based on inspection data, company and industry best practices, and incident learnings

- Supports the Unit Inspectors with ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of equipment strategies, helping to ensure that all scoped inspection or repair/improvement work is has adequate justification

- Performs fixed equipment related assessments such as Level 1 and Level 2 fitness-for-service assessments, piping stress analysis, equipment rerates, in-service welds, and hot taps. Also reviews these types of assessments when performed by others. Serves as the site lead for Level 3 FFS performed by a 3rd party.

- Provides support for and review of calculations/assessments performed by the Unit Inspectors and/or other Engineers

- Reviews and improves site standards related to fixed equipment engineering design standards

- Provides fixed equipment input to the business teams to assist with “continue to run with a known deficiency” decision making.

- Defines scope and justification for required repairs or recommended changes to fixed equipment assets.

- Participates in and leads incident investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis

- Visits vendor and equipment shops, as needed, to verify technical design and repair quality of fixed equipment assets

- Responds to plant operational events and provides engineering support as needed for daily operations

- Coordinates engineering activities with other discipline Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed

- Drives fixed equipment documentation management and drawing accuracy

- Leverages fellow engineers and PBF Energy’s technical networks for support as needed

- Mentors fellow Fixed Equipment Engineers in competent areas

- May serve as a discipline subject matter expert for site or company standards as assigned by the Mechanical Integrity & Reliability Manager

- Addresses IMPACT and Management of Change (MOC) actions in a timely manner

- Delivers technical support with a goal of improving overall equipment reliability

- Follows and promotes the site’s Loss Prevention System (LPS) and ensures all engineering activities are safety focused

- Drives site asset improvement in safety, reliability, environmental performance, and efficiency

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- B.S. Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

- Strong engineering and analytical skills

- Demonstrated leadership ability

- Proactively and constructively pursues improvement – does not wait to be engaged

- Demonstrates and accepts personal accountability for quality of work

- Uses measured approach and risk-value analysis methods in business decisions

- Sets high standards for safety, integrity, and operational excellence

- Maintains productive and mutually beneficial relationships with business partners, suppliers & peers

- Continually improves functional knowledge and critical working skills

- Effectively uses written and verbal communications to drive desired results

- knowledge of safety guidelines and procedures

- Mechanical aptitude and good problem-solving skills, including root cause failure analyses

- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including good PC skills (network, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases)

- Understanding of engineering drawings and P&IDs

- Working knowledge of industry codes (API, ASME, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

- 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience preferred

- Ability to manage a large workload and changing priorities

- Understanding of fixed equipment design, construction, and operating principles

- Understanding of refinery equipment failure modes, corrosion mechanisms, and inspection techniques

- Understanding of refinery business drivers and the use of Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)

- Understanding of risk based decision making, risk assessments, and available tools and resources

- Good working knowledge of MOC processes, as well as Engineering, Inspection, and Operations procedures

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means. PBF Energy will only consider the candidates that meet the above requirement(s). Candidates should include their salary requirements in order to be seriously considered for this position. PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.