Rotating Equipment Reliability Specialist

Rotating Equipment Reliability Specialist

Kern is hiring a Rotating Equipment Reliability Specialist to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of rotating equipment in a refinery. The role requires a thorough understanding of pumps, compressors, turbines and motors, and responsibility for asset integrity through maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities. The specialist also implements reliability improvement initiatives and delivers detailed job plans, cost estimates, schedules and quality oversight for all machinery activities including turnarounds, projects and vendor‑supported work.

Kern’s core values of Teamwork, Safety, Excellence, Integrity and Family must be embodied in this position.

$52.94/hr – $65.13/hr

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• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to develop and implement reliability improvement strategies and repairs for rotating equipment.
• Maintain and report bad actor programs.
• Run oil sampling and vibration monitoring.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, modifications or replacements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot rotating and reciprocating equipment to eliminate excessive maintenance costs, performance deficiencies and reliability issues.
• Utilize condition monitoring techniques, such as vibration analysis, thermography and oil analysis, to assess the health and performance of rotating equipment or reciprocating compressors.
• Minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance by conducting root cause analysis for failures and developing action plans to prevent recurrence of equipment malfunctions reported to the head of Maintenance.
• Communicate with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance to schedule a repair shutdown at an agreed‑upon date.
• Function as project manager by verifying availability and capability of the contract repair crew, developing detailed job plans, cost estimates and schedules, and establishing critical‑path controls for machinery activities.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of equipment maintenance activities, including work orders, inspection reports and performance data.
• Generate reports on equipment performance, maintenance trends and reliability metrics to determine repair priorities.
• Develop recommendations and make work‑order requests required for upgrades of problem equipment.
• Review proposed designs for adherence to refinery, industry and regulatory requirements.
• Lead refinery through consideration of total cost of ownership when selecting equipment, components or support systems.
• Ensure an adequate supply of spare parts and consumables for rotating equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels, track usage and initiate requisitions for timely procurement; optimize inventory management processes to minimize downtime and inventory carrying costs.
• Document information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures while performing maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety guidelines by collaborating with the Environmental, Health & Safety Group.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to mitigate hazards associated with rotating equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operations and maintenance teams regarding operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills in the functions of the Maintenance Reliability Program for personnel involved in equipment operation and maintenance.

Supervise mechanics in the absence of the head of Maintenance.

• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (ASTM, NACE, etc.).
• In‑depth knowledge of pumps, compressors, turbines and motors.
• Proficiency in analyzing equipment performance data and conducting root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and industry standards applicable to refinery operations.
• Excellent…