Senior Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

Confidential Opportunity

Senior Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

A confidential employer in Martinez, California is looking for a Senior Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer to own rotating equipment reliability in a refinery. This direct-hire role offers the chance to drive safety, reduce incidents, and shape long-term machinery strategies. If you have deep rotating equipment expertise and want to make an impact, this is your next move.

Role Snapshot

CompanyConfidential Employer


LocationMartinez, California, USA


IndustryEnergy


Compensation$156,000 - $190,000 per year


Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire


Remote StatusNo Remote


Total Openings1


Work Experience10 - 30 years



Opportunity

This role is at the heart of a refinery's mechanical integrity. You will own the reliability strategy for pumps, turbines, compressors, and blowers, ensuring they run safely and efficiently every day. Your decisions will directly prevent costly downtime and protect the environment.

You will work side-by-side with machinery inspectors, troubleshooting complex issues and leading root cause investigations that stop failures before they happen. Beyond day-to-day problem-solving, you will shape long-term capital projects and turnaround plans, making sure every dollar and hour of maintenance is spent wisely. Your work keeps the refinery compliant with safety and environmental standards.

We are looking for a mechanical engineer who combines deep technical knowledge with practical field experience. You've spent years in refineries, petrochemical plants, or similar heavy industry, and you know ANSI, API, and ASME codes inside out. You are comfortable with vibration analysis, condition monitoring tools, and the critical thinking needed to solve persistent machinery problems. Most importantly, you are ready to be on call and adjust your schedule during turnarounds because you understand that reliability never clocks out.

The compensation package is built for a senior professional: a base salary up to $190,000, a bonus that can reach 22%, excellent benefits, a 9/80 schedule giving you every other Friday off, and full relocation support. This is a chance to join a team that values safety and technical excellence, in a role where you can see the impact of your work every day. Apply today to start a confidential conversation about your next career move.

Non-Negotiables

• You must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• You need at least 10 years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, or equivalent industrial machinery design, repair, and maintenance
• Working knowledge of national codes and standards including API, ANSI, and ASME is essential
• Experience in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and bad actor troubleshooting is required
• You must have exposure to steam turbines, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and compressors, lubrication systems, mechanical seals, and vibration monitoring equipment
• Familiarity with machinery performance analysis including compressor and pump efficiency evaluation, vibration analysis, and hydraulic analysis is necessary
• You must be willing to work adjusted schedules during turnarounds and participate in the on-call Mechanical Team duty rotation

What's In It For You

• You will receive a competitive base salary ranging from $156,000 to $190,000 per year
• A performance bonus of 15-22% is available, adding significant upside to your compensation
• The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including pension, 401(k), and a 9/80 work schedule that gives you every other Friday off
• Full relocation assistance is offered to help you make the move
• You will have the opportunity to work with advanced monitoring tools like Bentley Nevada System 1, SKF, and Windrock
• The company supports ongoing professional development and values safety and reliability excellence
• You'll be part of a team that tackles real-world engineering challenges in a critical industry

Responsibilities

• You will foster a Goal Zero safety and environmental performance mindset while driving the reduction of loss of primary containment (LOPC) incidents for rotating equipment systems
• You will assist Machinery Inspectors with troubleshooting and provide actionable recommendations for machinery problems
• You will lead or participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and risk analysis investigations to eliminate repeat failures
• You will evaluate current equipment performance to develop and support short- and long-term reliability plans, capital projects, and turnaround scope through execution
• You will develop bad actor resolutions, repair and maintenance strategies, and design alternatives that address health, safety, environmental, reliability, operability, and maintainability considerations
• You will review and develop operating and maintenance procedures related to rotating equipment
• You will provide scope definition and technical oversight to external vendor shops executing machinery repairs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machinery condition monitoring tools such as Bentley Nevada System 1, SKF, and Windrock is preferred
• A solid understanding of basic instrument design and low voltage applications as they relate to machinery monitoring systems will set you apart
• Previous participation in refinery turnarounds and equipment overhauls is highly valued
• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes is beneficial
• Exposure to both centrifugal and positive displacement equipment types strengthens your candidacy
• Familiarity with developing operating and maintenance procedures for rotating equipment is a plus
• A track record of leading reliability improvements and mentoring inspectors or junior engineers is desirable

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