Westar Energy is an electric utility servicing approximately 647,000 customers in Kansas. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Engineer positions in Topeka, Kansas.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
JOB TITLE: Engineer
REQUISITION: 43977
DEPARTMENT: Generation and Marketing - Reliability Engineering
LOCATION: Topeka General Office, Topeka, KS

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is part of the team devoted to providing reliability engineering services to Westar Energy’s owner operated power plants. The engineer will originate and develop analysismethods for determining reliability of equipment and processes at all of the company’s energy centers. The candidate acquires data, performs analysis, and prepares reports that documentproblems with equipment and processes. The candidate assists in the implementation of new and revised maintenance practices at all the company’s energy centers. The engineer will actively participate in the Generation Steering Committees.
The engineer in this position will:
• Work under supervision of the Senior Engineer - Reliability. • Facilitate the implementation of RCM methods at all energy centers.
• Perform reliability studies to analyze and identify specific areas or equipment needing improvement.
• Actively participate in the maintenance best practices team. • Develop an asset bad actor list. • Develop and implement changes to equipment maintenance plans based on reliability principles and best practices.
• Advise, provide training and implement changes in computerized work management system methods and practices.
• Provide technical consultation services in the areas of reliability, work and materials management, and business administration.
• Perform studies on equipment and process failures and present details of the analysis, in report format, to plant management.
• Follow company safety and health guidelines and other company policies.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET* accredited program.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand plant technical documents including operations and maintenance manuals, technical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams and safety materials.
• Proficient use, and understanding of, computer applications and data systems including computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, plant operations, maintenance, and business activities and practices. • Working knowledge of plant and equipment performance measures.

Apply at http://www.westarenergy.com

BRETECH ENGINEERING LTD

Responsibilities include develop and manage equipment condition monitoring programs and troubleshoot industrial vibration problems.  Qualified candidates have completed a Mechanical Engineering degree and have 5+ years of practical industrial experience.  Excellent communications skills and dedication to customer service are required.  Second language competence is considered an asset.  This position requires some regional and international travel.

Bretech offers an attractive benefits package, a challenging and rewarding work environment, and excellent career development opportunities.

Applications may be submitted by mail, fax, or email to
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http://www.bretech.com

BRETECH ENGINEERING LTD

Responsibilities include monitoring, assessment, and troubleshooting of industrial machinery.  Qualified candidates have a Mechanical Engineering degree or have completed an Engineering Technology program and have 2+ years of practical industrial experience.  Exceptional communications, organizational, and computer skills are essential.  Second language competence is considered an asset.  This position requires extensive regional and international travel.

Bretech offers an attractive benefits package, a challenging and rewarding work environment, and excellent career development opportunities.

Applications may be submitted by mail, fax, or email to
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http://www.bretech.com

Tronox LLC (Formerly Kerr-McGee Chemical LLC)

The Hamilton, MS, Tronox Titanium Dioxide Pigment Plant currently has an opening for a Maintenance Reliability Engineer.  The position requires a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 1 year engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing plant.  The position requires experience in providing technical support to the maintenance department; excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and computer skills; ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams in reliability projects; and experience with problem-solving rotating and stationary equipment (such as pumps, conveyors, blowers, dust collectors, etc.). 

Preferences include experience in conducting reliability functions such as reliability engineering, reliability centered maintenance (RMC), root cause failure (RCFA), and preventive maintenance optimization; strong knowledge of reliability data assessment, statistical analysis, and improvement methods; familiarity with CMMS/EAM (SAP, Maximo, Passport or Oracle); and a member of SMRP.

This position is a key role in developing proactive maintenance practices that drives maintenance organization to continuously strive for reliability excellence.

For consideration, please send your resume to the address below.  No phone calls please.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

Tronox LLC
Maint. Reliability
P.O. Box 180
Hamilton, MS 39746
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Email:

Description: Our field troubleshooting experts enjoy challenging and rewarding work. The unique nature of this service requires a blend of problem solving, lifelong learning, customer service, and self-management. Travel is a requirement. You will visit a variety of petroleum facilities - from field compressors, pipeline locations, plants and refineries, and work on many compressors and other rotating equipment. Customers rely on your skills to get their equipment operating smoothly, and to minimize expensive downtime. While you enjoy travelling to different locations in the world, most trips are only 2-3 days long during the week.

Your background will help you understand equipment reliability issues including vibration analysis. Beta will augment that with senior technical experts to help with further training and support. You will be a member of a team of machinery experts and will recommend solutions, prepare reports, and interact with our globally based customers.

Location: Positions in Calgary AB and Houston TX

Job Posting #: FE1

Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineer)

Years of Experience: 3-6

Preferred Qualifications:

BSc (Mech Eng) is strongly preferred.

Travel is required, mainly during the week. Travel expectations are 50% to 65%.

Experience with machinery and piping vibration and dynamics. Pulsation analysis is a valuable asset. Other experience with reciprocating compressors and engines, spectrum analyzers, Recip Trap or Windrock systems, or other condition monitoring technologies is a benefit. You are customer focused, well organized, and have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in English (both written and oral).

Troubleshooting experience is an asset.

Beta Machinery Analysis is North America’s premier machinery consulting firm. We are a global market leader in the design, analysis, and optimization of reciprocating compressor packages and also provide field troubleshooting and condition monitoring solutions for rotating and reciprocating equipment. For the past 40 years, our customers have relied on Beta’s technical strengths, responsiveness, and long term support through our offices in Calgary and Houston. We employ technical specialists who use advanced computer software tools to assess critical machinery assets. Due to continued growth in our customer base, Beta is expanding its services in its Design and Field businesses.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus incentives, flexible work approach and a complete benefit package. People are attracted to us because of our training, challenging projects, team-based culture, and career development opportunities.

If you see yourself in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Ron Carpendale at

http://www.betamachinery.com/BetaMac.asp?id=66

Description: Help us design reliable and efficient gas compressor systems using sophisticated computer modeling techniques. Utilize your problem solving skills to assist our engineering team analyze and recommend solutions to compressors and piping systems. We seek an individual with creativity and energy to prepare and refine computer models for compressor systems and provide technical project support. You are well organized, technically adept, and a team player. You will be a member of a team of machinery experts and will prepare engineering plans, reports, and interact with our globally based customers.

Location: Positions in Calgary AB and Houston TX

Job Posting #: DT1

Education Required: Technical College

Years of Experience: 1-4

Preferred Qualifications:  You hold a Technologist Diploma (mechanical preferred) and are proficient in AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Word, and other software tools. Experience in petroleum facility design/construction is an asset. You have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. You are dedicated to supporting customer needs and have a demonstrated track record of self-management and team work.

Beta Machinery Analysis is North America’s premier machinery consulting firm. We are a global market leader in the design, analysis, and optimization of reciprocating compressor packages and also provide field troubleshooting and condition monitoring solutions for rotating and reciprocating equipment. For the past 40 years, our customers have relied on Beta’s technical strengths, responsiveness, and long term support through our offices in Calgary and Houston. We employ technical specialists who use advanced computer software tools to assess critical machinery assets. Due to continued growth in our customer base, Beta is expanding its services in its Design and Field businesses.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus incentives, flexible work approach and a complete benefit package. People are attracted to us because of our training, challenging projects, team-based culture, and career development opportunities.

If you see yourself in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Ron Carpendale at

http://www.betamachinery.com/BetaMac.asp?id=66

Maintenance Strategies Inc. is a leading professional services and software company focused on establishing Condition Based Maintenance programs and enhancing advanced asset management practices.  Maintenance Strategies Inc. seeks highly motivated individuals skilled in the Mechanical and/or Electrical trades with predictive maintenance ambitions.  Maintenance Strategies Inc. will provide training which could include collecting and analyzing PDM diagnostic data.  Technology training and job tasks could include Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Ultrasonic Testing/Leak Detection and Electric System/Motor diagnostics.  Requirements include excellent communication skills, an understanding of maintenance processes, and a customer-oriented and flexible attitude. High level of abstractive capacity and good verbal and written skills are prized.  Positions are expected to be available within the next 2-6 months in the (a) Bethesda, Maryland, (b) King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and (c) Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina areas. 

Please send resume to both and to R. Sheen, Maintenance Strategies Inc.,1150 First Ave, Suite 930, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Maintenance Strategies Inc. is a leading professional services and software company focused on establishing Condition Based Maintenance programs and enhancing advanced asset management practices.  The position will be responsible for (a) collecting diagnostic data, or defining diagnostic data to be collected and (b) analyzing, or training customers to analyze, the diagnostic data.  Applicable technology experience could include:  Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Ultrasonic Testing/Leak Detection or Electric System/Motor diagnostics.  Requirements include excellent communication skills, an understanding of maintenance processes, and a customer-oriented and flexible attitude. High level of abstractive capacity and good verbal and written skills are prized.  Positions are expected to be available within the next 2-6 months in the (a) Bethesda, Maryland, (b) King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and (c) Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina areas. 

Please send resume to both and to R. Sheen, Maintenance Strategies Inc.,1150 First Ave, Suite 930, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Maintenance Strategies Inc. is a leading professional services and software company focused on establishing Condition Based Maintenance programs and enhancing advanced asset management practices.  The position will include Program Management responsibilities to implement the various processes that are components of an advanced CBM program, including definition of tasks, assignment of responsibilities to key personnel and assessment of program results.  The position will act as the point of contact for the client and the project teams and maintain an overview of project developments and activities. Requirements include excellent communication skills, experience in managing contracts/budgets, and a customer-oriented and flexible attitude. High level of abstractive capacity and good verbal and written skills are prized.  Positions are expected to be available within the next 2-6 months in the (a) Bethesda, Maryland, (b) King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and (c) Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina areas. 

Please send resume to both and to R. Sheen, Maintenance Strategies Inc.,1150 First Ave, Suite 930, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Allied Reliability has full time Vibration Analyst positions available in Eddyville, IA; Memphis, TN; and Decatur, AL.

Qualified candidates need at least a Level I vibration certification and a sound mechanical aptitude.  Working knowledge of other condition monitoring technologies, including oil analysis, thermography, motor current analysis and ultrasonics and their integration with vibration analysis.