Detailed Job Description:
A detailed understanding of pumps, compressors, steam turbines, gears,
coupling, blowers, fans, etc. as found in oil refineries and petrochemical
plants.
Thorough knowledge of rotating equipment features and mechanical details, and
their proper specification and application.Examples include determination of
the proper seals, bearings, lubrication systems, anti-surge controls, and
governors.
Expertise on application of rotating equipment in specific process plant
applications.Typical issues include materials selection, seal type, and the
evaluation of pump and compressor performance curves relative to process system
hydraulics.
Strong familiarity with related vendors and their products.
Ability to perform technical evaluations of vendor proposals.
Experience as the owner’s representative during performance tests in vendor
shops or in the field.
Detailed understanding regarding refinery processes and operations.
Strong knowledge of related industry standards (API, ANSI, NEMA, etc.).
Experience in evaluating operating equipment in a process plant environment and
working with operators and other plant personnel.
Experience preparing/ reviewing specifications based on process data.
Ability to evaluate the suitability of existing equipment for new conditions,
such as during the revamp of an existing unit.
Ability to communicate and lead meetings with customers and vendors in the
review of equipment specifications, bid evaluations, design calculations and
vendor drawing reviews.
Good understanding of Rotating package equipment.
Assist in the review and development of related computer tools and
documentation.This requires good writing skills and the ability to work with
complex Excel-based spreadsheets.
Strong Coaching and Mentoring skills.
Minimum Requirements:
A minimum of 12 years of design oriented rotating equipment experience in the
Refining, Petrochemical and Gas Processing industries.
Proficient in the use of computers for specification generation, technical
evaluations, and the electronic sharing of data across geographically separated
work groups.
The ability to effectively communicate with team members and other engineering
personnel is essential.
Open to 10% world-wide travel, typically of short duration (generally between a
few days and two weeks).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
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