Mechanical Integrity Program Manager - Ben Aris LLC

Job Summary

This position reports to the VP of Asset Care Excellence and is responsible for overseeing the company's Mechanical Integrity (MI) and Fixed Equipment Inspection programs. It will support the three operating sites and address broader corporate requirements. The Mechanical Integrity Program Manager will lead the development and implementation of mechanical integrity and process safety programs, ensuring compliance with PSM regulations and corporate safety policies, processes, and standards, with a focus on mechanical integrity. As a subject matter expert on Fixed Equipment Integrity, this role will champion strong mechanical integrity performance and foster a robust process safety culture at the plant locations. Additionally, the position will play a key role in ensuring compliance and managing process safety risks related to fixed equipment across the sites.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement a renewed companywide MI Program.
• Conduct rollout and training on MI program to site Inspection and Reliability, Operations and Engineering groups. Manages the equipment inspection and mechanical integrity program for sites fixed equipment.
• Work with site Inspection leaders to improve fixed equipment reliability at all sites with appropriate risk based and known industry damage mechanism inspection strategies.
• Develop basic engineering analysis to assist the site Inspectors or MI Leads/Engineers with risk-based facility inspections, assist in the scheduling and oversight of the inspections, and the subsequent review of results.
• Lead the companys mechanical integrity efforts including managing vessel, piping, and relief device inspections and repairs, as well as managing the corrosion under insulation (CUI) program and other know damage mechanism monitoring programs.
• Ownership of company risk-based equipment inspection program.
• Understand the various damage mechanisms at play as they relate to process conditions and equipment types.
• Analyze equipment design vs. operation and recommend Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs).
• Create (API 571) Damage Mechanism Review and Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs).
• Create Inspection Task Plans (ITPs) in regard to API (510, 570, 653, & 580).
• Review and approve inspection scope/plans for site turnarounds.
• Support Turnaround Inspections scope development and the execution if such at the sites.
• Respond to significant mechanical failure events at the sites.
• Perform internal audits of sites Mechanical Integrity programs and Inspection routines.
• Champion and guide the use of PCMS for the sites inspection data.
• Understand industry standards, applicable regulatory codes and requirements, and company standards.
• Analyze, evaluate and audit inspection information and compare with archived reports to ensure the adequacy and completeness of data.
• Provide/Calculate Risk Assessments and End of Life remaining service estimates.
• Input on design improvements for equipment/systems to improve overall reliability, availability, and predictability of production, improve process safety, and environmental performance including complex designs.
• Assist sites with Material/equipment specifications and selection.
• Mentor and develop site Inspectors; develop goals for the site inspection groups; and level maintaining procedures/guidelines and quality assurance documentation systems.
• Support the sites Mechanical Integrity programs by assisting inspectors in planning and executing mechanical integrity assurance programs.
• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for fixed equipment mechanical integrity assurance.
• Identify and make recommendations to reduce/eliminate repeated fixed equipment failures.
• Attend training courses and conferences to stay up to date on asset integrity evaluation methods, welding trends and technologies.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Facilitate onsite/virtual meetings with area managers, contractors, and the maintenance team to discuss repairs and inspection findings.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Highly organized, with focus on process and time management discipline.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Knowledge of various chemical or refinery unit operations.
• Knowledge and practice of leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to create and lead teams to drive change.
• Ability to utilize and drive teamwork throughout the organization.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering or verifiable experience and expertise in MI processes.
• Years relevant experience in PSM covered petrochemical mechanical or fixed equipment reliability or Inspection roles is preferred.
• Years of Mechanical Integrity program management experience in a petrochemical facility.
• Preference given to an engineer who has experience in a PSM regulated process.
• Knowledge of MI related regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA standards, etc. and all other RAGAGEP.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Preference given to an engineer who is working on or has obtained their Professional Engineers License.
• API Certifications in two or more of the following: 510, 570, 580, 579, 650, 653.

This position does not offer sponsorship. Only individuals who are US Citizens or green card holders are eligible to apply.