Calumet · 20 hours ago
Specialist, Rotating Equipment
Great Falls, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCalumet is a company that delivers innovative specialty products trusted by companies globally. They are seeking a Rotating Equipment Specialist who will support the refinery's reliability objectives by evaluating, troubleshooting, and improving the performance of rotating equipment assets.
ManufacturingOil and GasProduct Management
Responsibilities
Leads the rotating equipment reliability efforts in assigned areas of responsibility by providing technical assistance in resolving equipment performance, operation, and maintenance problems
Works safely each day in accordance with Calumet, regulatory and site procedures
Utilizes equipment and site data to evaluate and improve equipment specific reliability and maintenance strategies. Develop equipment asset strategies and champions reliability
Assists in formulating, implementing, maintaining, and auditing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Diagnostics Maintenance (PdM) programs and makes recommendations for reliability improvement and failure avoidance
Assists Operations, and Maintenance Departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensure equipment is operated within its design parameters
Advises project engineering on new capital designs and installations to ensure that equipment meets reliability, operability, and maintainability and RAGAGEP standards
Gives input to equipment specifications and standards for reliability improvement
Conducts problem solving and root cause failure analysis for rotating equipment issues
Audits maintenance and contractors for satisfactory craftsmanship in work tasks to ensure reliability and assists in identifying internal learning gaps as necessary
Champions the Bad Actor improvement process through identification and implementation of solutions for defect elimination
Participate in audits to measure the effectiveness of reliability related activities such as equipment repairs, part quality and failure investigation process
Participates in Criticality evaluation for rotating equipment
Recommends projects and/or studies to support overall plant reliability
Assists in spare parts reviews and requirements for ensuring equipment maintainability and availability
Other activities as assigned by the manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 – 10 years of experience with refineries; specialty oils and petroleum preferred
Able to communicate clearly and effectively with shop floor personnel, vendors, and management personnel
Able to develop and deliver a clear and concise presentation when required
Committed to safety and teamwork
Familiarity with maintenance and reliability best practices and methods
Self-Directed and motivated – Able to prioritize and work towards specific goals and objectives with limited daily oversight
Working knowledge of function and design/operation of plant rotating and fixed equipment, process and products; methods development and procedures; repair maintenance of rotating equipment
Experience in root cause analysis, strong troubleshooting capability and failure investigation and analyses, developing corrective action plans and tracking all rotating equipment KPI's
Experience with using Vibration monitoring equipment and performing vibrational analysis
Working knowledge of API codes for rotating equipment
Background in performing root cause failure analyses, developing corrective action plans, and tracking all rotating equipment KPI's
Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and electronic
Knowledge of CMMS and maintenance workflows and data
Proven safety experience/training and leadership regarding oil and gas operations including but not limited to: confined space, lock out tag out, hot work, safe work permits, personal protective equipment, and other critical safety procedures
Must possess skills in PC Workstation, Windows, and JD Edwards and SAP knowledge is a plus
Must have excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving skills
Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence
Preferred
Certification in Vibration Analysis or experience with the use of handheld and installed monitoring equipment
Minimum of 5 years' experience in rotating equipment field, Refining / Chemical, or related Industrial field with direct maintenance experience in millwright craft or supervision
Flexible and willing to provide off-shift call-in support, must be available to work extra hours as needed and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions as needed
Ability to multitask and manage conflicting and changing priorities
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral); problem solving and analytical skills; computer literacy; team player, self-motivated and willingness to provide field guidance
Familiar with Reliability centered principles
Experience with JD Edwards of SAP and reliability software (e.g., RPM, Meridian, etc.)
Familiar with Root Cause analysis software (e.g., Think Reliability, Tap Root, etc.)
Able to obtain a TWIC card
Company
Calumet
Calumet makes ingredients of every day products ranging from lipstick to crayons to jet fuel.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.42B2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $405M
2025-01-14Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2025-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $100M
Leadership Team
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Todd Borgmann
Chief Executive Officer
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