Reliability Technician

The Reliability Technician ensures the safety, reliability, and compliance of fixed equipment for the St.
James facility. Responsibilities include conducting thorough inspections, audits, and assessments to
verify adherence to API standards, industry regulations, and best industry practices. By maintaining
detailed documentation and identifying potential hazards, the Reliability Technician plays a critical role
in safeguarding fixed equipment reliability and promoting a culture of anticipation.
 
The Reliability Technician  provides technical support for the fixed equipment mechanical integrity
programs governed by API 510, 570, and 653. Also, plays a key role in complying with the RBI 581
standard and maintaining an effective RBI program.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
 

• Ensures proper completion of internal and external compliance inspections on fixed assets. Conduct all Internal and External API 653 Tank Inspections, and  Visual External Inspections on Hoses, Sight Glasses, Piping, Expansions Joints, Flames Arrestors, and Clamps.
• Monitor and Maintain APM Dashboards and Database to make sure the St James facility is in Compliance.
• Develop  inspection reports and input all inspection data into APM and associated Database (Internal/External Inspection Reports, UT Thickness Data, etc.). Review and maintain documentation and inspections records in IDMS (APM) for completion and accuracy.
• Work with the Fixed Equipment Engineering on conducting Failure Analysis on Equipment that has failed in service. Involve SME’s for a highly critical equipment.
• Conduct Internal and External Inspection on all Boilers, ensure compliance with State inspections. Recommend operational discipline actions to maintain boilers reliability.
• Develop and maintain inspection records and files for heaters, boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping, pressure relieving devices, and miscellaneous equipment
• Conduct PT, VT, and UT on equipment and piping as needed.
• Conduct shop surveillance on new equipment being fabricated. Support the development of QA/QC plan for fixed equipment related  capital projects.
• Coordinate Inspection projects requiring the use of NDE vendors. Inspection and testing projects requiring the use of outside firms include relief valve testing and inspection, equipment testing, acoustic emissions, x-ray inspections, eddy current tube thickness testing, remote video inspection, and shear wave UT flaw detection.
• Coordinate the CUI/RBI inspection projects requiring the use of NDE vendors conducting inspections on piping and equipment. Determine the scope of the project based on risk. Add inspection effectiveness in APM as part of the RBI data collection.
• Responsible for coordinating DEQ regulated equipment inspections.
• Provide technical input as required for welding and metallurgical issues.
• Perform calculations of remaining life and corrosion rates. Ensure, thickness data is updated for all equipment in APM. With the Fixed Equipment engineer identify assets reaching end of life and take proactive action.
• Manage construction and maintenance contractors to ensure Quality Control, knowledgeable of non-destructive examinations methods.
• Help progress Turnaround planning. Ensure inspection plan is fully RBI. Use lessons learned from previous turnarounds for planning and execution for inspections.
• Update and maintain critical exchangers for EOL assessments. Define a replacement plan, communicate it to the SR. LT. and work with Technical group on updating the capital plan accordingly.
• Support Capital and Operations group for fixed equipment inspection needs.
• Support and continue implementation of new asset integrity work process and close gaps on APM remaining life calculation functionality.
• Conduct and assist on Root Cause Investigations for fixed equipment. Support MOCs for fixed equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

 
Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Five  (5) years chemical plant/refinery experience with specific emphasis in Mechanical Integrity inspections. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and knowledgeable in SAP and APM
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
• Must have exceptional critical thinking, Collaboration, Teamwork and Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills.
• Unwavering focus on safely performing work and following compliance rules, codes and regulations.
• Ability to work as a team lead and/or team participant.
• Working on nights or weekends as needed.  Ability to work on Turnarounds.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to make critical decisions, problem solve and analyze.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivation and initiative to get results and seek opportunities for additional responsibility.
• Capability to work effectively with peers in all departments.

 
Desired Skills/Experience:

• Proficient  with ASME, TEMA and API codes and standards.
• API 510 & 570 certification required. API 653 certification is a plus.
• Certifications in NDT methods (MT/PT/UTT) is a plus

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