ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

• Make recommendations to implement and/or expedite repairs on failed equipment as well as improve designs of process equipment.
• Develops maintenance procedures for the maintenance shops to work by.
• Provide technical assurance support to Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Provides input on current systems and offers suggestions for moving forward.
• Conduct field performance tests on equipment as needed; looks for and takes action to improve system reliability.
• Participate in review team for bid packages, specifications, design, and fabrication drawings, and recommend manufacturers for capital projects.
• Maintain awareness of repair costs to ensure company is getting adequate return on investment.
• Lead the development of MOC’s that are discipline specific and participate in MOC’s that require cross-functional review.
• Serve as technical lead with in-shop and off-site equipment repairs/rebuilds and develop or review operation procedures for plant equipment.
• Contribute to or lead refinery incident investigation teams to determine root cause(s) for equipment failures.
• Participate in reviewing spare parts and spare equipment strategy for new and existing equipment.
• Participate in safety activities and safety training.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
• Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
• Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
• Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
• Paid Holidays & Personal Days
• Education & Employee Assistance Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

• BS in mechanical engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of API, ANSI, ASME standards is desired.
• 5+ years mechanical equipment experience in refinery setting preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license.
• Highly effective people skills with demonstrated ability to work on teams.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office and maintenance management system.
• Good working knowledge of basic business principles such as finance, accounting, etc.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS: includes the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently or within a team, perform repetitive tasks, assess spatial relations, communicate effectively, read, and comprehend, interpret information, organize, think critically, and troubleshoot.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walk/climb/crawl, stand/reach, listen, writing, physical coordination, driving, climbing, twisting/bending, depth perception, assembling parts, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 50 pounds.

Must be able to walk, climb towers, stairs, scaffolds as needed to access equipment; some work at high elevations and in confined spaces is required.

Work in various indoor and outdoor environments in extreme heat or cold with exposure to hazardous materials.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and use all types of respiratory equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.

Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicants will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.