Analyst, Condition Monitoring

The Machinery Condition Monitoring Analyst (MCMA) provides support for machinery reliability in an assigned area of the La Porte complex manufacturing site through the collection, analysis , and reporting of the health of process equipment using predictive condition monitoring technologies to ensure safe and reliable operation of its rotating machinery. These predictive condition monitoring technologies include vibration monitoring and analysis of rotating equipment, oil sampling, PV data collection of reciprocating compressors, and balancing of rotating equipment components. The MCMA develops and ensures timely execution of repair recommendations to process rotating equipment and manages the programs and tools to do so. This position works closely with operations, unit engineers and maintenance personnel in troubleshooting efforts that include identification/confirmation of failure modes, testing/check-out in the shop, and compliance to QA/QC plans. This is a direct hire position with competitive base salary, bonus, 401k matching, benefits package, pension plan, and employee discounts.

• Day-to-day data acquisition from rotating equipment
• Perform analysis of data to resolve or proactively anticipate equipment failures using the following techniques and hardware:
  
  
  
  • Vibration - trending, spectrum analysis, time-wave form signals, phase angle analysis, gap voltages, impact testing, thrust position, and load cells.
  • Lube oil - wear particle analysis, water content, ferro-graphic analysis, spectro-chemical analysis
  • Other - pressure/volume data collection, machinery performance data, and process data
  
  
  
  
• Implements, refines, and maintains continuous monitoring systems/databases, such as AMS Machinery Health Manager, Bently Nevada System 1, and Lubrication databases.
  
  
  
  • Includes items such as alarm, report, and acceptance regions, as well as establish routes and their frequency.
  
  
  
  
• Report equipment deficiencies utilizing tools such as SAP and Meridium and make recommendations regarding actions to take. Verify accuracy of predictions against shop/maintenance follow-up reports and KPI's.
• Follows scheduling of recommended repairs through ownership of notifications and corresponding follow-ups.
• Collaborate with responsible Maintenance/Reliability specialists, engineers, planners, and supervisors to ensure proper priorities are placed on deficiencies and continuous learning/improvement processes such as bad actor identification and correction.
• Supports Operations on equipment issues through troubleshooting.
• Provides technical input for Maintenance QA/QC regarding condition monitoring hardware to ensure repair quality.
• Perform or monitor in place and shop repairs and balancing of rotating equipment.
• Supports turnaround activities as needed in planning and/or execution.
• Provides timely and accurate input for condition monitoring and/or reliability tracking metrics.
• Publishes routine updates to area leadership and stakeholders on rotating equipment reliability threats.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of rotating equipment related experience in the refining, petrochemical industry, or power generation.
• Excellent knowledge of pumps, compressors and turbines, their applications and limitations.
• Strong computer skills; SAP, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc)
• Outstanding equipment troubleshooting and decision-making skills to identify and implement corrective actions
• Strong communication and demonstrated leadership skills are required to work with various levels of the organization and different departments.
• ISO Category II Vibration Analysis certification must be held or obtained within one year of placement
• Proficient in the use, application, and maintenance of vibration data acquisition software, diagnostic equipment, hardware, and on-line monitoring systems used to track the health of the site's rotating machinery including Emerson 2140/Machinery Health Manger, and Bently Nevada 3500 Series/System 1

• Completion of a formal training program. (Millwright, Industrial mechanic or Aviation Mechanic.)
• Reciprocating Compressor Analysis Certification or Training
• Machine Lubricant Analyst Certification
• Motion Amplification Certification
• Knowledge of applicable machinery codes and standards is desired.