Reliability Technician-API

Overview: 

The Reliability Technician ensures the safety, reliability, and compliance of fixed equipment for the St.

James’s 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. 

• 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 databases (Internal/External Inspection Reports, UT Thickness Data, etc.). Review and maintain documentation and inspection 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 SMEs for highly critical equipment.
• Conduct Internal and External Inspections on all Boilers and ensure compliance with State inspections. Recommend operational discipline actions to maintain the boiler’s 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 plans 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 the end of life and take proactive action.
• Manage construction and maintenance contractors to ensure Quality Control, knowledgeable of non-destructive examination methods.
• Help progress with Turnaround planning. Ensure the inspection plan is fully RBI. Use lessons learned from previous turnarounds for planning and execution of inspections.
• Update and maintain critical exchangers for EOL assessments. Define a replacement plan and communicate it to the SR. LT. and work with the 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 with Root Cause Investigation for fixed equipment. Support MOCs for fixed equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Five  (5) years of chemical plant/refinery experience with a specific emphasis on Mechanical Integrity inspections. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and knowledge of SAP and APM
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
• Must have exceptional critical thinking, Collaboration, Teamwork, and Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills.
• An 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 nights or weekends as needed.  Ability to work on Turnarounds.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to make critical decisions, problem-solving, and analyzing.
• 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. 

• 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) are a plus

Relocation is not authorized for this position.

Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

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