Rotating Equipment Reliability Analyst

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Rotating Equipment Reliability (RER) Analysts are responsible for coordinating and leading the machinery reliability program for their assigned process unit(s). These responsibilities include providing technical support/coverage for unplanned/emergency machinery situations developing and implementing machinery solutions for the most critical machinery issues developing long-term machinery reliability recommendations conducting machinery diagnostic analysis and troubleshooting and contributing to the implementation of system-wide reliability programs and strategies. The RER Analyst guides preventive and predictive machinery maintenance determines root causes of machinery failures and develops solutions to prevent a recurrence.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Critical Machinery Troubleshooting Support maintenance and operations teams during troubleshooting efforts for high criticality equipment outages focusing on restoring the equipment and plants to service while finding long-term fixes to prevent reoccurrences.

• Record-Keeping Document machinery history accurately and completely with an emphasis on root cause identification and scope of repairs. Maintains machinery files prioritized worst actor lists and surveillance information in an up-to-date fashion. Completes all associated paperwork (ACD MOC etc.) with design changes and upgrades.

• Design Review Analyzes machinery history for assigned areas and develops prioritized reliability improvement opportunities. Reviews new machinery installations to optimize machinery reliability through adherence to the Refinery and

• Corporate specifications/standards. Provide support for HAZOPS PHA HSE and Incident Investigations as required.

• Root Cause Failure Analysis Support formal loss investigations for equipment difficult issues including seal failures of pumps maintenance rework and repeat failures.

• Quality Assurance Provides support to Construction Service Group and Zone Maintenance departments through the development and review of machinery repair checklists preventive maintenance checklists and maintenance procedures as necessary. Provides support to the Operations department through the development and review of operating procedures and checklists as necessary. Supports the safe commissioning of systems by ensuring that new or repaired equipment installations meet safety standards by participating in PSSRs.

• Machinery Protection Provides technical support to ensure that key mechanical equipment is adequately protected by reliable protection systems. Assists the Operations department in determining appropriate alarm and control limits for machinery.

• Machinery Condition Monitoring and Surveillance Performs routine condition monitoring and diagnostics of both garden-variety and major machinery in addition to enhanced monitoring as dictated by machine condition. Performs visual surveillance of operating equipment and breakdown inspection of failed equipment. Evaluates machinery performance.

• Tracks and ensures the quality of off-site shop repairs.

• Respond to off-shift callouts for RER assistance regarding rotating equipment issues.

• Provides turnaround and capital project support.

• Creates or revises PMs job guidelines or procedures for equipment.

Special Considerations:

• This role is located at the Richmond Refinery and follows a 4-10 work schedule.

• This position is eligible to earn compensatory time in accordance with Refinery policy during exceptional work periods such as turnaround support and significant unplanned events.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Qualified journeymen-level machinist with extensive craft knowledge.

• 10 years of experience with rotating equipment in the industrial or manufacturing industry. Including experience with compressors turbines motors blowers etc. and experience with machinery repair diagnostics and monitory systems.

• Excellent Planning and Organizational Skills.

• Valid Drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years experience with formal Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques (5-Why Why Trees TapRoot etc.)

• 3 years of experience with machinery condition monitoring and protection including vibration analysis oil condition monitoring and machinery performance analysis.

• Demonstrated strong interest in machinery analysis focus on identification of potential reliability threats and on making improvements.

• Capable of using databases and storing electronic data as well understanding of Excel and Word computer programs.

• Vibration analyst certification (Level 1 or higher) from an approved external body including MOBIUS The Vibration Institute or Technical Associates of Charlotte.

• Working knowledge of machinery analysis software and tools such as:

  • BN ADRE Sxp BN System 1 Windrock MD Prognost (major machinery surveillance)

  • AMS Machinery Health Manager (garden variety equipment surveillance)

• Strong competency in electronics/computers/data acquisition equipment.

Relocation Options:

Relocationmay beconsidered within Chevrons parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignmentswill not beconsidered.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $ 116800 $ 175200.

The selected candidates compensation will be determined based on their skills experience and qualifications.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

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