PBF Energy

Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

Martinez, CA Full time
Rotating Equipment Reliability 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 have an opportunity at our Martinez Refinery in California and are seeking a talented Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy.

The Rotating Equipment Engineer assures cost effective machinery reliability and integrity. The successful candidate will work with Machinery Inspectors on long-term objectives and day-to-day troubleshooting of refinery machinery which includes pumps, turbines, compressors, gearboxes, fans/blowers, etc.

Job Responsibilities May Include: 

  • Foster a goal zero Safety and Environmental performance mindset as it relates to rotating equipment systems. Focus and drive LOPC incident reduction and demonstrate a commitment to reduce rotating equipment operational and maintenance safety risks.
  • Assisting the Machinery Inspectors with troubleshooting equipment and providing recommendations for machinery problems to the assigned business teams.
  • Lead or participate in root cause failure analysis and risk analysis investigations.
  • Evaluate current performance and improvements to develop and support short-term and long-term reliability plans, capital projects, and turnarounds through execution.
  • Develop bad actor resolutions, repair and maintenance strategies, and design alternatives that address health, safety, environmental, reliability, operability, and maintainability issues.
  • Review and develop operating and maintenance procedures related to rotating equipment.
  • Initiate Management of Change (MOC) documents and completes associated engineering review(s) for rotating equipment changes in assigned area.
  • Support day-to-day troubleshooting and performance to ensure machinery operability, environmental compliance, and process safety.
  • Provide scope and technical oversight to external vendor shops that occasionally execute machinery repairs.

Position Specific Requirements:

  • During occasional high maintenance events (TA, Project Execution, Overhauls) an altered work schedule over an extended period may be required.
  • Participate in the refinery on-call Mechanical Team duty rotation schedule for off-hours support.
  • Ability to respond to abnormal plant operation events.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Climb ladders
    • Walk up and down steps
    • Lift 50 pounds
  • Work in the Following Conditions:
    • At heights
    • Outside in inclement weather

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3 years or greater experience in refinery, petrochemical or equivalent industrial machinery design, repair, and maintenance
  • Familiar with national codes and standards such as API, ANSI, and ASME
  • Experience in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and bad actor troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Exposure to steam turbines, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and compressors, lubrication systems, mechanical seals, and vibration monitoring equipment.
  • Familiar with machinery performance analysis including compressor / pump efficiency evaluation, vibration analysis, and hydraulic analysis.
  • Understanding of basic instrument design and low voltage applications, construction, and operating principles as they relate to machinery monitoring & protection systems.
  • Exposure to the use and application of machinery condition monitoring tools such as Bentley Nevada System 1, SKF, and Windrock is preferred.
  • ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
  • FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS

Martinez Refining Company LLC, a PBF Energy Subsidiary, offers our employees highly competitive total compensation and benefits packages. Benefits include:

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Pension Plan
  • Medical, dental, vision plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and tuition reimbursement
  • Additional voluntary benefits are offered at group discounts.

The salary range for this position is $88,424.81 - $156,910.67.  The compensation range listed in this posting is in compliance with applicable state law.  Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills and internal peer equity will be considered in determining the selected candidate’s compensation.  In addition to salary, PBF offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. 

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 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. 

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