Fixed Equipment Engineer - Flint Hills Resources

Flint Hills Resources is looking to hire a Fixed Equipment Engineer at our Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount, MN. As a Fixed Equipment Engineer, you will be a technical resource who ensures that mechanical integrity decisions are aligned with EH&S philosophy, FHR risk profile, and PBM values/beliefs.

Our Team

As a Fixed Equipment Engineer, you will be a member of the Fixed Reliability Technical Group (FRTG). FRTG is comprised of Engineers whom act as the site subject matter experts (SMEs) of respective fixed equipment asset types, as well as a team of Area Inspectors. Engineers and Inspectors work hand-in-hand to assess the mechanical integrity of the site fixed equipment assets and support asset lifecycle management.

What You Will Do

• Fixed Equipment Engineer representative supporting FHR Pine Bend site
• Ownership and oversight of at least one Mechanical Integrity special emphasis program
• Support troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment technical issues
• Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) process and recommendation development
• Be a team member in FRTG, which includes inspectors and engineers
• Provide technical support across several teams (Business Teams, Maintenance, Operations, Turnaround, etc.)
• Support mentorship and development of early-career engineers
• Use best available technology and apply FHR risk profile to support life cycle decisions
• Lead experimentation with new technologies and capabilities
• Available for turnaround support when required (might include nights, weekends, and holidays)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science; or previous Inspection background
• Five (5) years or more of refining or related industry experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Work experience in a refinery or chemical plant
• Demonstrated mentorship capability
• Working knowledge of fixed equipment asset types, such as: pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, piping (including valves, expansion joints, PSVs, pipe supports, specialty equipment)
• Working knowledge of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and API standards related to the refining industry such as: ASME B31 piping codes (especially B31.3 and B31.1), PCC-1, and Sec IX; API 570, 571, 579
• Knowledge of corrosion, damage mechanisms, and inspection requirements
• Experience with tank design and repairs
• Experience with the design and evaluation of piping and bolted joint connections
• Experience with computer-based analytics (fitness for service; pipe stress; etc.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.