LC Fixed Equipment Engineer

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

The Area Fixed Equipment Engineer provides technical expertise and recommendations for fixed equipment mechanical integrity, repairs, and reliability improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

- B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related Engineering degree

- Minimum 4 years of experience in refining/petrochemical industry (6 years preferred)

- Familiarity with relevant industrial standards and codes related to piping, valves, and pressure vessels (ASME, API, NBIC, TEMA)

- Valid Driver's License

Job Duties

- Provide daily technical support to maintenance and operations regarding the reliability of fixed equipment

- Provide engineering support for the review and approval of piping and equipment drawings using the applicable specifications

- Utilize ASME and API codes and standards for fixed equipment calculations, including but not limited to minimum thickness assessments, and vessel re-rates

- Perform pressure vessel evaluations and/or piping system stress analyses utilizing software programs such as PV Elite, Ultrapipe, and Caesar II

- Work with Maintenance and Inspection to review fixed equipment inspection data and assist with the development and approval of repair recommendations

- Support the planning and execution stages of process unit turnarounds

- Lead and assist with root cause failure analysis of fixed equipment and the development of reliability improvement recommendations

- Develop, present and maintain semi-annual Fixed Equipment Reliability presentations to keep the operating areas informed of short, medium and long-term reliability issues

- Work with the Capital Projects department to provide technical support and justification on fixed equipment projects

Job Duties II

- CITGO hourly employees must be qualified as a temporary supervisor per the Supervisor Development Process (OSDP, MSDP, or LSDP) and meet the minimum qualifications listed above

- The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

- Remote Work options available for eligible positions

- Options are department and/or location specific

- 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)

- Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees

- Paid Vacation Time

- Company-Paid Holidays

- Caregiver Leave

- Excellent 401(k) Match

- Pension Plan

- Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability

- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options

- Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees

- Healthy Rewards Program

- Service Awards Program

- Educational Assistance Plan

- Dependent Children Scholarships

- Reimbursement for Gym Membership

- Employee Discount Programs

- On-site Health Clinic (select locations)

- On-site Cafeteria (select locations)

- On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)

- On-site Fitness Center (select locations)