CC Rotating 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. It may involve traveling to other states or outside the United States.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SAP
- 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%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, 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 Fixed Equipment Engineer · Manufacturing
Full description from CitgoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery is seeking Rotating Equipment Engineers to join our Reliability department. The Rotating Equipment Engineer position provides technical expertise and recommendations for rotating equipment mechanical integrity, repairs, and reliability improvements. Responsible for maintaining the safe operation and reliability of the refinery rotating equipment by applying standard engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in providing solutions to a variety of rotating equipment problems that develop during operation, maintenance repair and/or turnarounds, as well as performing root cause failure analysis in order to make recommendations for equipment that will eliminate the causes for equipment unreliability. This position collaborates closely with the Inspection, Maintenance, Operations, Turnaround, and Capital Projects teams to ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the refinery. This is an on-site position based at the CITGO Refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other related engineering degree with one year or more of job-related experience.
- ✓Familiarity with relevant industrial standards related to rotating equipment and monitoring equipment/system (ASME, API, PIP, ANSI)
- ✓Practical knowledge of API standards and industry best practices
- ✓Ability to manage assigned projects under limited supervision.
- ✓Microsoft Office proficiency.
- ✓Valid Driver's License.
- ✓Ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker's Identification Credential).
Job Duties
- ◆Provide rotating equipment engineering reliability support to refinery operations and maintenance for the purpose of improving safety, environmental compliance, mechanical availability and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
- ◆Provide rotating equipment maintenance support to refinery operations and maintenance to plan, schedule, troubleshoot and repair rotating and reciprocating equipment in accordance with industry accepted practices.
- ◆Utilize condition monitoring tools such as vibration, oil analysis, and operational data for recommending corrective actions, in addition to performing failure analysis of equipment.
- ◆Develop and implement ideas, initiatives, and programs to improve unit performance, increase equipment reliability/availability, and reduce rotating equipment maintenance costs.
- ◆Utilize API standards and Industry Best Practices for analysis and recommendations.
- ◆Analyze and determine appropriate spare parts and quantity for Rotating Equipment.
- ◆Support and mentor less experienced Rotating Equipment engineers.
- ◆Some travel may be required for training and surveillance inspection/witnessing. 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
- +Five years or more of direct experience working as a Rotating Equipment Engineer in a refinery or petrochemical plant.
- +Vibration Analysis Level II Certification
- +Familiarity or experience with API 610 and 682 for centrifugal pumps and mechanical seals
- +Experience with performing RCA
- +Experience applying Cause Mapping Technique
- +Familiarity or experience with SAP
- +Familiarity or experience with standard for critical equipment repairs, and monitoring
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 - 2227