Associate Equipment & Reliability Engineer - Production Team Support

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

The Associate Equipment & Reliability Engineer – Production Team Support provides coordination and leadership within the Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex through project management, problem solving, small project execution, threat identification and risk assessment, engineering support to operations and maintenance, and turnaround support. Through this position, the individual will solicit, develop, and/or provide technical expertise in:

• Static Equipment (Piping Systems, Pressure Vessels, Materials and Corrosion, and associated inspection techniques)
• Rotating Equipment (pumps, compressors, support systems, seal plans)
• Project Management (problem solving, cost justification, scheduling, forecasting)

This role interfaces with most disciplines within the Complex, but primarily works with Engineering, Operations, Capital Projects, and Maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of expense projects and small capital projects (< $2MM) related to Health, Safety, and Environmental threats, and Reliability threats within a Production Area.
• Provide Engineering support for reactive maintenance and unplanned work, as required.
• Champion Management of Change (MOC) by leading cross-discipline changes and providing guidance to engineering disciplines leading single discipline changes.
• Lead and participate in both large and small-scale investigations focused on Health, Safety, Environmental, and Reliability Incidents.
• Provide Engineering support to the Turnaround Organization during the planning and scope development for upcoming turnarounds.
• Provide Engineering support during Turnaround Execution, including project support and reactive issues.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline by December 2026
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA, or higher
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication with all levels of organization
• Effective teamwork in cross-functional situations

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1-3 years of experience working in an Engineering or internship role
• Proven leadership and/or participation in extracurricular activities 

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.