Corrosion and Materials Engineer
 Flint Hills | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Texas, Corpus Christi | |
 Dec 02, 2024 | |
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FHR in Corpus Christi, TX is looking for a Corrosion and Materials Engineer to proactively manage damage mechanisms on process piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and other refinery equipment.
What You Will Do * Follow safety rules and regulations and promote a positive safety culture * Provide corrosion and materials engineering support for the facility, including material selection for projects and influence corrosion control designs for new construction and asset changes * Identify damage mechanisms and assist with inspection recommendations to ensure the damage is effectively identified. * Participate in equipment maintenance scoping and damage mechanism service life evaluation. Support or conduct API 579 fitness for service assessments * Apply industry standards to advance fixed equipment degradation reliability and mechanical integrity. * Contribute to the development and updating of corrosion control documents risk based inspection (RBI), injection and mix point, HTHA, etc. * Maintain corrosion-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting * Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and recommend corrosion control solutions * Assist in maintaining corrosion program standards, procedures, technical guidelines, and forms * Understand and develop relationships with internal stakeholders * Apply economic and risk-based thinking in assessing asset integrity/reliability and threat mitigation effectiveness * Ability to work in hot, cold, or inclement climate conditions * Ability to climb ladders and stairs to reach equipment * Ability to provide infield technical support during maintenance events, including confined space entry. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant technical field (preferably Chemical, Corrosion, Metallurgical, or Materials Science/Engineering) * Working experience with corrosion control and damage mechanisms in a refining or petrochemical environments * Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience * Up to 5% travel * Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job. What Will Put You Ahead * Knowledge of industry standards, RAGAGEP, relating to damage mechanisms and corrosion control * Experience with failure analysis and incident investigation techniques * Experience with risk based inspection (RBI) * Experience with corrosion control documents * Basic knowledge of fixed equipment design and material selection process This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |