CC Fixed Equipment Engineer
Citgo · Corpus Christi, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Citgo (chemicals) in Corpus Christi, TX. Familiarity, working knowledge or direct experience with API 580/581 Risk Based Inspection methodology.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 177 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 176 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $79k–$132k, from 33 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 55%
- ✓ Root cause 51%
- Lean 40%
- Automation 40%
- New product launch 40%
- Six Sigma 27%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Citgo in Corpus Christi
2 other open roles at this site.
- CC Process Control Engineer · Controls
- CC Rotating Equipment Engineer · Manufacturing
Full description from CitgoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery is seeking a Fixed Equipment Engineer to join our Reliability department. This position provides technical expertise and recommendations for fixed equipment mechanical integrity, repairs, and reliability improvements.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Welding Engineering with a minimum of two years of engineering experience required .
- ✓Five plus years of engineering experience preferred.
- ✓Familiarity with relevant industrial standards and codes related to piping, valves, and pressure vessels (ASME, API, NBIC, TEMA).
- ✓Practical knowledge of Sections VIII, IX and B31.3 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and API Inspection Codes (510, 570).
Job Duties
- ◆Provide daily technical support to maintenance and operations regarding the reliability of fixed equipment.
- ◆Provide engineering support for the review and approval of piping and equipment drawings using the applicable specifications
- ◆Utilize ASME and API codes and standards for fixed equipment calculations, including minimum thickness assessments, vessel re-rates, and reinforcements.
- ◆Perform piping system or vessel stress analysis with programs such as Sage Plus, Abaqus, and Caesar II. .
- ◆Work with maintenance and inspection to review fixed equipment inspection data and assist with the development and approval of repair recommendations.
- ◆Support and mentor less experienced fixed equipment engineers.
- ◆Support the planning and execution stages of turnaround maintenance.
- ◆Lead and assist with root cause failure analysis of fixed equipment and the development of reliability improvement recommendations.
- ◆Lead the long-term reliability planninIs itg of fixed equipment issues.
- ◆Some travel may be required for training and surveillance inspection. While most travel is within Texas, it may involve traveling to other states or outside the United States.
responsibilities
may be assigned.
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Citgo petroleum corporation
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Preferred Skills
- +Working knowledge of ASME PCC-2 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping
- +Working knowledge of ASME PCC-1 Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly
- +Familiarity or experience with API 650 and 653 Tank Design, Fabrication, and Inspection codes
- +Experience with performing Level 1 and/or Level 2 API-579 Fitness for Service Analyses
- +Experience applying ASME/API/NBIC codes and calculations relating to alterations, re-rates, and repairs
- +Familiarity, working knowledge or direct experience with API 580/581 Risk Based Inspection methodology
Here are the incentives we offer
- •Remote Work options available for eligible positions
- •Options are department and/or location specific
- •9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
- •Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
- •Paid Vacation Time
- •Company-Paid Holidays
- •Caregiver Leave
- •Excellent 401(k) Match
- •Pension Plan
- •Performance Incentive
- •Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
- •Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
- •Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
- •Healthy Rewards Program
- •Service Awards Program
- •Educational Assistance Plan
- •Dependent Children Scholarships
- •Reimbursement for Gym Membership
- •Employee Discount Programs
- •On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
- •On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
- •On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
- •On-site Fitness Center (select locations)
Please note all jobs do not qualify for all perks
Requisition ID - 2224