Engineer - Asset Optimization
TallgrassProvide companywide support to oversee the lifecycle and operational performance of our rotating equipment fleet, initially focusing on natural gas turbines with plans to expand coverage to engines, compressors, pumps, and motors. This role is critical to optimizing asset reliability, reducing costs, and ensuring seamless operational support.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Track and manage the lifecycle of rotating equipment assets, ensuring timely maintenance and overhaul activities.
Provide emergency support and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
Optimize overhaul schedules and maintenance plans to maximize asset availability and performance.
Monitor, track, and implement service bulletins and manufacturer recommendations.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure compliance with operational standards and contractual obligations.
Analyze asset performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare reports and documentation related to asset status, maintenance activities, and performance metrics.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
Experience/Specific Knowledge:
Ideally 10+ years’ experience in rotating equipment lifecycle management, maintenance, asset performance analysis, and natural gas turbine experience.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data and make informed decisions.
Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Proficiency with asset management software and tools is preferred.
Ability to respond promptly to emergency situations and provide technical support.
Demonstrated proficiency with PC/software skills; project management skills, etc, and possess the ability to read and understand system maps and process P&ID’s, understand fluid flow, piping design, distributed control systems (DCS), SCADA design and process control basics
Proven analytical skills and organizational skills with a high degree of competency
Possess strong customer focus orientation with attention to customer needs
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.
Physical Demands:
The physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Living environs may be negotiable and will be relevant to the work location.
Position may be filled in an alternate location at management’s discretion.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and travel significant distances by vehicle.
Supervisory Responsibility:
No
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
Associates or B.S. degree in science, technical field or business
Experience and Proven Supervisory and Leadership skills
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software (SAP, Maximo, Fixit) experience
Reliability centered maintenance (RCM) experience
CAT Vibration certification
Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I and II) certification
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $130,000-$155,000/year.