LM Fixed Equipment Engineer

CITGO Petroleum Corporation

$104K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field
  • 2 years of experience in engineering; 5+ years preferred
  • Experience in refiners, chemical plants, or heavy industrial environments preferred
  • Knowledge of ASME and API standards is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PI software is preferred
  • Strong communication skills across organizational levels
  • Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain TWIC credential

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to refinery area teams
  • Conduct incident investigations for root cause analysis of failures
  • Troubleshoot pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and bolted joints
  • Collaborate with Inspection and Corrosion Engineers on equipment assessments
  • Assist in the development of Corrosion Control Documents
  • Perform Fitness-for-Service evaluations
  • Create repair procedures for damaged fixed equipment
  • Participate in turnaround planning to enhance equipment reliability
  • Manage procurement of equipment replacements

Benefits

  • Remote work options available for eligible positions
  • 9/80 Work Schedule Option
  • Annual Vacation Incentive for eligible employees
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision plans with flexible spending options
  • Excellent 401(k) match and pension plan
  • Paid vacation and company-paid holidays
  • Performance incentives and annual bonus programs
  • Educational assistance and dependent children scholarships
  • On-site health clinic and cafeteria at select locations
  • Employee discount programs and gym membership reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation's Lemont refinery is seeking an experienced Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer for their Reliability Department. This position is responsible for performing engineering services for all fixed equipment assets, including heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, process heaters, and piping. This position will work closely with the Inspection Department, Maintenance, Operations, Turnaround Department, and Capital Projects Group to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the plant. This is an on-site position located at the CITGO Refinery in Lemont, Illinois.

Expected Salary Range: $104,000 - $140,000

Benefits: CITGO Salaried Benefits Brochure

Deadline to apply: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or other related engineering degree
  • 2 years of job-related engineering experience, 5+ years of job-related experience preferred
  • Experience at a refinery, chemical plant, or heavy industrial facility preferred
  • Familiarity with design/construction codes and standards such as ASME Section I, ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, API 510, API 570 AND API 571 preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PI preferred
  • Good verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)


Job Duties

  • Provide technical support to the area team and others throughout the refinery
  • Perform incident investigations to identify root causes of failures and generate recommendations to ensure they do not occur in the future
  • Troubleshoot problems with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, bolted joints, etc.
  • Work with Inspection and Corrosion Engineers to evaluate equipment damage mechanisms and make recommendations for potential projects and other efforts to mitigate equipment reliability concerns
  • Participate in the development of Corrosion Control Documents and Integrity Operating Windows
  • Perform Fitness-for-Service and remaining life calculations
  • Develop repair procedures for damaged equipment
  • Actively participate in turnaround planning and execution to ensure turnarounds achieve fixed equipment reliability improvement goals
  • Manage the procurement of like-in-kind replacements of fixed equipment
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive


Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:
• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Performance Incentive
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

Requisition ID - 2095

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