Mechanical Engineer (Edison, NJ, US, 08817)

LyondellBasell
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 137,920 - 206,880Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Safety mindset","Personal integrity","Communication","Incident investigation","Mentorship"]

Serve as the rotating equipment subject matter expert for the Edison site, monitoring machinery performance and driving improvements in plant safety and reliability. Develop and optimize preventive maintenance and long-range upgrade/overhaul strategies for pumps, compressors, fans, gearboxes, and related assets. Use reliability and condition-monitoring data to diagnose recurring failures, support incident investigations/root cause analysis, and provide technical guidance across maintenance, production, and project teams.

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LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell
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Mechanical Engineer (Edison, NJ, US, 08817)

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Job Summary

Serve as the rotating equipment subject matter expert for the Edison site, monitoring machinery performance and driving improvements in plant safety and reliability. Develop and optimize preventive maintenance and long-range upgrade/overhaul strategies for pumps, compressors, fans, gearboxes, and related assets. Use reliability and condition-monitoring data to diagnose recurring failures, support incident investigations/root cause analysis, and provide technical guidance across maintenance, production, and project teams.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as site subject matter expert for rotating machinery assets (e.g., pumps, compressors, fans, gearboxes).
  • •Monitor equipment performance, recommend improvements, and apply data analysis to address repetitive failures and rotating equipment problems.
  • •Develop and refine asset maintenance plans, preventive maintenance tasks, and predictive condition monitoring strategies; apply reliability data analysis.
  • •Lead/participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis; support turnaround planning, execution, and optimization.
  • •Provide technical support during design and installation phases for new/modified assets to minimize life-cycle cost and maximize asset availability, including MOC for equipment/maintenance/operations changes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 137,920 - 206,880

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or applicable discipline) from an accredited university.
  • •5 to 10 years of relevant experience in rotating equipment design, installation, and maintenance in refining, petrochemical, chemical process, or power generation industries.
  • •Ability to drive continuous safety and reliability improvements in equipment installations and work processes.
  • •Strong communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely in writing and verbally to internal and external clients.
  • •Proficiency in rotating equipment (pumps, centrifugal/screw reciprocating compressors, fans, gearboxes, agitators) and knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI).
Experience:5-10 yearsRefiningPetrochemicalChemical processingPower generation
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Safety mindsetPersonal integrityCommunicationIncident investigationMentorship
Tech Stack:SAPMicrosoft OfficeMeridium

Company Brief

LyondellBasell
Global chemical company producing plastics, chemicals, and refining products for industries including packaging, automotive, and construction. Operates manufacturing sites and technology licensing worldwide, focusing on polymer solutions and sustainability initiatives.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 2009
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