CC Fixed Equipment Engineer

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand.

CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants.

With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource.

Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery is seeking a Fixed Equipment Engineer to join our Reliability department.

This position provides technical expertise and recommendations for fixed equipment mechanical integrity, repairs, and reliability improvements.

Minimum Qualifications



* Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Welding Engineering with a minimum of two years of engineering experience required.


* Five plus years of engineering experience preferred.


* Familiarity with relevant industrial standards and codes related to piping, valves, and pressure vessels (ASME, API, NBIC, TEMA).


* Practical knowledge of Sections VIII, IX and B31.3 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and API Inspection Codes (510, 570).

Preferred Skills:


* Working knowledge of ASME PCC-2 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping


* Working knowledge of ASME PCC-1 Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly


* Familiarity or experience with API 650 and 653 Tank Design, Fabrication, and Inspection codes


* Experience with performing Level 1 and/or Level 2 API-579 Fitness for Service Analyses


* Experience applying ASME/API/NBIC codes and calculations relating to alterations, re-rates, and repairs


* Familiarity, working knowledge or direct experience with API 580/581 Risk Based Inspection methodology

Job Duties



* Provide daily technical support to maintenance and operations regarding the reliability of fixed equipment.


* Provide engineering support for the review and approval of piping and equipment drawings using the applicable specifications


* Utilize ASME and API codes and standards for fixed equipment calculations, including minimum thickness assessments, vessel re-rates, and reinforcements.


* Perform piping system or vessel stress analysis with programs such as Sage Plus, Abaqus, and Caesar II.

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* Work with maintenance and inspection to review fixed equipment inspection data and assist with the development and approval of repair recommendations.


* Support and mentor less experienced fixed equipment engineers.


* Support the planning and execution stages of turnaround maintenance.


* Lead and assist with root cause failure analysis of fixed equipment and the development o...