I&E Reliability Engineer
Performing the role of I/E Reliability Engineer, you will provide strong technical support on instrument and electrical equipment assets for Flint Hills Resources. You will be a member of a reliability team that manages these assets from a cradle to grave life cycle perspective. In this challenging position, you will be asked to frame-up sound and economically viable repair vs. replacement decisions. You will develop and manage proactive instrument and electrical reliability strategies and reliability programs that yield high uptime and predictable operation.
The I&E Reliability Engineer will work with plant technicians and engineers to develop a testing program for the safety shutdown systems and will manage the Instrument Mechanical Integrity Program across multiple sites. The individual will work with plant technicians and engineers to apply equipment condition monitoring and inspection techniques including, thermography, oil analysis and other proactive technologies to monitor electrical equipment health and manage equipment life. We are looking for someone who can lead failure investigations utilizing Cause Mapping or TapRooT techniques and establish corrective actions that address identified deficiencies across an equipment population. This individual must also value the importance of specifications, quality installation and repairs and be willing to lead change in these areas to achieve sustainable results. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, who will be able to communicate at all levels of management, and who values the importance of staying current with technology and evolving best reliability and industry practices.
To be considered for this position, you must have: An engineering degree (an Electrical or Mechanical degree is preferred) At least five years experience within an ethanol, refining, petrochemical or other process environment. Knowledge and experience with safety shutdown systems, DCS, PLC's, instrument field devices, electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers, motor control centers and the factors that affect the reliability of this equipment are critical to this position. We need your strong verbal and written communication skills and your ability to work in a team environment.
Some overtime may be required, which might include nights, weekends and holidays during turnarounds and outages. The individual seeking the role must be able to travel to various regional facilities and to attend professional conferences.
Flint Hills Resources is an independent refining and chemicals company. The company has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $5.3 billion since 2002. Its refineries and ethanol plants produce fuels that power much of Texas, the Midwest and the Alaska interior. Its petrochemicals are used to manufacture goods such as plastics, building products and packaging materials. Its asphalt is used in communities across the Midwest and Alaska. The base oils it markets are the principle raw material used to produce premium motor oil, commercial lubricants and sealants and coatings.
Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,600 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, ethanol plants, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas, and ethanol plants in Iowa. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Flint Hills owns an interest in base oils plant in Louisiana, and a biodiesel feedstock development company in California. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers.
Flint Hills Resources is actively seeking entrepreneurial, action-oriented employees with innovative ideas; an intense desire to learn, improve and grow; unfailing commitment to environmental responsibility and safety; and a strong sense of community. Flint Hills Resources needs principled individuals of exceptional talent to fill positions in its facilities nationwide. Our Market-Based Management business philosophy creates an environment that inspires employees to contribute knowledge and ideas, allowing them to flourish and feel rewarded. This position supports our Renewables plants in Iowa and will be based in our Ames, IA office. Please visit for more information about our company.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
