Lead Area Rotating Machinery Engineer

Why Messer

Messer is the worlds largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our peopleat every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

Provides leadership in achieving key outcomes in safety reliability efficiency compliance cost and customer service.

Provides technical support troubleshooting and maintenance support to Area Plant Management and Technicians for all rotating equipment applications including compressors pumps fans gearboxes and their auxiliary systems.

Provides training and technical oversight for operations including direct support and troubleshooting on machinery issues within the area. Provides mechanical rotating engineering support for small area led projects and major projects led by the project execution group

Collaborates with Engineers and Technicians from all disciplines (Process Mechanical Electrical Controls etc.). Possesses good multi discipline knowledge in relation to rotating machinery applications and functionality in industrial gas plants.

Review the quality and completeness of mechanical PM execution at assigned plant locations

Ensures implementation of Standard PM content for area rotating equipment

Directly support Area Maintenance Strategy development and execution thru machinery scope development for major maintenance planning and execution (typically >$250K - $2M each event). Ensure that the machinery aspects of the major maintenance plan are kept updated for assigned plant locations

Supports Area with day-to-day mechanical / machinery issues and project support

Reviews and approves changes to equipment or systems thru the management of change (MOC) process

Tracks emergent plant events and ensures that comprehensive pro-active support is provided root cause is determined using OEMs where required and that lessons learned are shared and implemented

Ensures equipment is fit for purpose thru maintenance planning and execution scope/spares decisions design reviews HAZOP MOC installation and commissioning processes. Represent the Area mechanical reliability interests for machinery related aspects thru participation in the proposal and commercialization process

Utilizes standardized turnaround work scope templates in the development of the detailed machinery work scope budget contractor management execution strategy and quality plans for turnarounds major maintenance etc.

Direct support in the field for major maintenance execution of machinery scope using effective quality plans. Provide timely close out reports that provide lessons learned for continuous improvement

Support the Area for timely resolution of machinery issues leading to unplanned downtime

Track emergent plant events and ensure that comprehensive pro-active support is provided root cause is determined using OEMs where required and that lessons learned are shared and implemented

Monitors history and condition of rotating equipment to determine and prioritize major maintenance scopes and requirements including obsolescence aspects. Provide business case justifications as required to support required budgeting and timings for assigned plant locations

Oversees area use of condition monitoring techniques for rotating machinery. Routinely reviews condition-based vendor data reports and provide recommendations and necessary repair plans for any noted deficiencies to ensure reliable operation (Lube oil analysis Vibration analysis etc)

Participates in reliability audits and Equipment Condition Assessments. Agrees specific actions in collaboration with the Site Area Ops and Area Reliability hub Team

Provides input and decision making on the repair or refurbishment of major spare parts

Works with Area Planners and Procurement to identify machinery contractors and vendors.

Assess the technical competency of contractors and service providers to ensure proper scope is assigned and the expected quality is received

Must be able to travel as required

Additional duties as assigned

Professional Development:

Execute regional training initiatives and develop/deliver local training materials as required to enhance capability in the field for managers technicians and mechanics

Participates in the Rotating Machinery Engineering Peer Team on issues of best practices learnings lessons from incidents standards industry trends new technology etc. are shared

Participates in expert user panels or associations and maintain network of industry best practice and service providers. Stays abreast of latest equipment design codes and standards monitoring and service trends to determine opportunities verse the existing machinery portfolio. Translate network knowledge into local application.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated exceptional operational safety leadership

Self-started and self-directed with ability to manage multiple activities

Demonstrated ability to follow through to completion on projects and issues

Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team environment or independently as required

Good technical and communication skills with solid interpersonal skills

Knowledgeable and experienced working with installation maintenance and troubleshooting of compressors pumps fans turbines blowers gearboxes and their auxiliary systems.

Knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies as well as interpretation of the data (Vibration monitoring oil analysis thermography etc.)

Knowledge and experience working with and troubleshooting high speed rotating machinery

Proven understanding of regulatory and industry standards and codes

Air Separation experience and knowledge required

Basic Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering required

15 years of combined experience with at least 10 years in an operational and engineering environment working with rotating machinery

5 years of experience within Messer (if internal employee)

Preferred Requirements:

Professional qualifications and licensing a plus

Six Sigma qualification a plus

About Messer:

Messers safety culture commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer more sustainable more productive and more efficient so their business thrives. We nurture lasting meaningful relationships with customers our communities and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization the dedication knowledge customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

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