Fixed Equipment Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Position Summary :

EIS is seeking a Fixed Equipment Engineer with strong experience in large static equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, exchangers, and heaters. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a refinery or chemical plant, along with knowledge of reliability and maintenance strategies for fixed equipment. This role is responsible for supporting plant reliability, maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in formulating, implementing, maintaining, and auditing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Inspection teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues with pressure vessels, storage tanks, and piping systems.
• Provide engineering expertise and maintenance strategies to optimize equipment availability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain and improve plant reliability by identifying and correcting operational reliability opportunities.
• Develop and update equipment strategies in alignment with client needs and industry standards.
• Establish and monitor programs for critical equipment analysis and condition monitoring techniques.
• Perform and review thickness calculations per API 510, API 570, and API 579 Fitness for Service.

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About Us :

Engineering & Inspection Services (EIS) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm offering Engineering & Design, Field Services, Inspection & Mechanical Integrity, and Technology Development. Founded by engineers, EIS has placed engineering at the core of our business since 2000. Our clients in the petrochemistry industry rely on us to exceed their expectations in safety, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

At EIS, we bring knowledge, experience, and integrity to every project. With team members across the Gulf South and clients throughout the US, we prioritize the growth and well-being of our employees. EIS develops leaders at every level, fostering well-equipped and diverse professionals for long-term success. EIS is a recognized Top Workplace for 2025 and for the past four years running. Our offices are located in Metairie, Louisiana, and Beaumont, Texas, with a dedicated Inspection Division headquartered in Port Allen, Louisiana.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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