Mechanical Integrity Engineer

Our client is actively seeking a Mechanical Integrity Engineer to join their team out of their facility in Linden, NJ! This individual will be responsible for the integrity inspection program and providing maintenance and reliability engineering support. Additionally, this position will lead programs and projects that improve asset reliability, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance overall equipment performance across the site. This is a full-time, long-term, direct hire opportunity with a large player in the industrial chemical sector!

The site regenerates spent sulfuric acid and processes acid gas to produce sulfuric acid.


Primary Duties/Responsibilities


Reliability Engineering & Asset Performance


• Provide technical leadership on monitoring/inspecting of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/control systems to enhance reliability
• Define condition monitoring requirements and lead Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs


Inspection, Compliance & Mechanical Integrity


• Oversee inspections in accordance with API 510, API 570, and API 653 standards
• Ensure inspection program is in compliance with RAGAGEP and OSHA 1910.119 (PSM) requirements
• Manage and implement corrosion monitoring programs (e.g., PSAIM®)
• Ensure all inspection and repair activities are properly documented per regulatory and corporate MIQA standards


Documentation & Reporting


• Develop and maintain standardized inspection and maintenance plans
• Review post-inspection reports with actionable short- and long-term recommendations and track recommendations to closure
• Maintain and update equipment inspection history, and inspection plans within SAP and site systems
• Track and report reliability and MIQA metrics


Repair, Maintenance & Field Support


• Develop and document repair plans for fixed equipment
• Oversee/Coordinate maintenance activities, repair execution, and equipment installation to ensure quality and compliance
• Perform field contract administration for repairs and inspection services


Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight


• Ensure QA/QC plans ITPs are developed for new equipment fabrication and installation
• Coordinate quality inspections at vendor shops and onsite
• Review NDE results and determine required actions, track required actions to closure
• Perform engineering calculations such as, minimum allowable thickness, remaining useful life


Project & Program Management


• Coordinate contract inspection and NDE activities, including field execution oversight
• Identify, plan, and execute reliability improvement and site improvement projects
• Lead minor capital projects and support Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Participate in design reviews to recommend reliability improvements


Safety & Leadership


• Ensure all equipment and activities meet safety and environmental compliance standards
• Serve as a member of the Process Safety Management (PSM) Committee with focus on Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance
• Participate in corporate MIQA network, contribute to develop of programs, and lead implementation at the Borderland site.


Education/Experience/Background


• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• Minimum 2 years relative experience working in/on Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance programs or in Maintenance Supervision
• Minimum 2 years work experience within high hazardous chemical processing or oil refining industries or similar industries


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities


 Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
 Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, preventive and predictive maintenance technologies, and condition monitoring and fixed time maintenance strategies
 Experience working within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). SAP Experience is preferred
 Willingness to be available and on call 24/7 as needed due to business conditions
 Other preferred skills
 Familiarity with national standards such as API 510 & 570 & 653, ASME B31.1 & B31.3, NBIC, NACE SP 0294, RTP-1
 Familiarity with Non Destructive Testing methods such as Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Radiographic Testing (RT) , Thermal/Infrared Testing (TIR) , Ultrasonic Testing (UT) , Vibration Analysis Testing (VA), etc..
 Familiarity with various welding techniques
 Familiarity with metallic and non-metallic fixed equipment
 Experience working with Highly Hazardous Chemicals/High Hazard Process
 Manufacturing experience which includes exposure to Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement systems and tools
 Demonstrated collaborative problem solving, excellent planning and organizational skills
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills and teamwork
 Strong analytical skills
 Proactive problem solving and utilization of data in a timely manner
 10% travel


Required Certification/License/Training '
 Current and valid driver’s license
 Currently have or able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)


Physical Requirements/Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Include possible work hazards and percent of travel required.
● Willing and able to work in a High Hazard environment; outdoors, indoors, elevated heights and confined spaces
● Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, protective eyewear, air supplied and cartridge respirator, etc.
● Willing and able to climb stairs, ladders, stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, visual acuity for close work, able to reach overhead, able to hear and respond to alarms.
● Perform confined space entry

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