Mechanical Specialist

Mechanical Specialist

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We have an opportunity at our Martinez Refinery in California and are seeking a talented Mechanical Specialist to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy.
The Mechanical Specialist role provides technical support to Maintenance and Operations for various types of rotating and reciprocating machinery, including pumps, seals, compressors, motors, turbines, blowers, gears, valves, and fans, both in the field and in the shop. The successful candidate will focus on improving equipment reliability, extending mean time between repairs, and reducing maintenance costs. This role supports the objectives of the Reliability program by executing tactics such as mentoring craftspeople, providing technical assurance in field and outside shops, developing repair scopes, and conducting troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize production downtime and associated maintenance costs.

Job Responsibilities May Include :

• Be a safety leader - championing safe repair and operations of machinery at the site.
• First point of contact for Operations & Maintenance when technical questions or operational issues arise.
• Providing operators and maintenance with training on basic equipment function, design, and operational best practices to enhance overall reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machinery operational issues and conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conducting routine Equipment Surveillance rounds, monitoring equipment pressures, temperatures, leaks, vibration, noise levels, and performance metrics.
• Daily and weekly reporting of machinery health status within assigned coverage area
• Responsible for the oil analysis and vibration programs with support from the Reliability/Rotating Equipment Engineer. Reviewing monthly reliability data to identify issues with Engineer to recommend improvements.
• Support development of effective proactive rounds (by Operations and crafts) as well as preventive maintenance activities to improve reliability.
• Provides oversight of the rotating equipment RCM Preventative Maintenance (PM) program. Collaborates with Operations Maintenance Coordinator to ensure PM Work Orders are scheduled, executed per the maintenance plan, and properly closed out with required documentation. Makes improvements to the Maintenance Plan.
• Create and maintain repair procedures and predictive/preventive procedures, along with associated frequencies, in collaboration with the Rotating Equipment Engineer.
• Identify scope and hold points for rotating equipment repair quality assurance to be performed by internal crafts and external shops.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, performance witnessing, and qualification of outside shops and vendors, in collaboration with the Rotating Equipment Engineer.
• Maintains, assures, and updates critical documentation such as bills of materials (BOM) for equipment, equipment manuals and files, maintenance plans, assembly and commissioning records, overhaul reports, oil and vibration analysis results, and equipment condition history reports.
• Support new rotating equipment projects through installation and commissioning.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule:
  • Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis.
  • During occasional high maintenance events (TA, Project Execution, Overhauls) an altered work schedule over an extended period may be required.
  • Participate in department duty rotation program to provide off-hours technical support
• Physical Requirements:
  • Wear appropriate PPE in refinery (respirator, arc flash gear)
  • Walk up and down stairs
  • Climb ladders
  • Lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Candidate must have active TWIC card or be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information can be found at

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 years of Machinist/Millwright level experience
• 3 years of refinery/petrochemical or relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1- year of machinery inspection experience in a refinery or petrochemical plant
• Working knowledge of machinery repair standards.
• Condition Monitoring experience (i.e. data analysis, vibration analysis, reciprocating compressor analysis, lube oil analysis, etc.).
• Vibration Level 1 certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with SAP software.

• ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
• FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS

Martinez Refining Company LLC, a PBF Energy Subsidiary, offers our employees highly competitive total compensation and benefits packages. Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Pension Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and tuition reimbursement
• Additional voluntary benefits are offered at group discounts.

The salary range for this position is $92,846.05 - $164,756.20. The compensation range listed in this posting is in compliance with applicable state law. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills and internal peer equity will be considered in determining the selected candidate's compensation. In addition to salary, PBF offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package.


We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC ("PBF Energy"), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.


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