Discipline Engineer Mechanical (rotating)

Company Overview

At Hexion, we develop innovative performance materials that serve as essential building blocks for industries such as construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Our solutions help customers create products that are stronger, safer, and more sustainable.

With a strong legacy of innovation, we are committed to operating safely, acting with integrity, and building a more sustainable future for our employees, customers, and communities. 

Position Overview

The Discipline Engineer Mechanical – Rotating Equipment serves as the site technical authority for all critical rotating equipment assets within the Pernis plant.
The position provides expert technical leadership to Maintenance, Reliability, Operations and Project teams, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of rotating equipment throughout its lifecycle.

The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining technical standards, driving reliability improvements, supporting capital projects, and acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for rotating equipment across the site.

This role focusses primarily on rotating equipment however, the role is also expected to provide technical support and engineering guidance for static mechanical equipment and assets.

Key Relationships:

• Internal:
  Maintenance Manager
  Reliability Engineer
  Discipline Engineers
  Operations Personnel
  Project Engineers/Managers
  Inspectors
  Technical Manager

• External:
  OEMs and equipment manufacturers
  Engineering contractors
  Maintenance service providers
  Inspection agencies
  Regulatory authorities
  Industry specialists and consultants

Job Responsibilities

Technical Authority

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for rotating equipment and provide technical support for static mechanical equipment.
• Develop, maintain and govern site standards, engineering practices and specifications for mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices and applicable Dutch and European regulations.
• Review and approve technical deviations, repair strategies and equipment modifications.
• Provide technical leadership in Management of Change (MoC) processes.
• Support maintenance and project teams with complex technical issues and troubleshooting activities.

Reliability & Asset Performance

• Lead root cause analyses (RCA) for significant equipment failures and recurring reliability issues.
• Identify bad actors and develop improvement plans to enhance equipment reliability and availability.
• Analyze equipment performance data, vibration trends and condition monitoring reports.
• Develop life-cycle management strategies for critical rotating assets.
• Maintain and update Long Term Asset Plans (LTAP) for assigned equipment.
• Contribute to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), FMEA and asset risk assessment activities.
• Support equipment integrity programs and define corrective actions based on inspection and condition monitoring findings.

Rotating Equipment Engineering

Provide technical expertise for:

• Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
• Reciprocating Compressors
• Gearboxes
• Mechanical seals
• Lubrication systems
• Auxiliary rotating equipment
• Review and assess:
• Equipment design and specifications
• Fit-for-purpose assessments
• Condition monitoring data
• Failure investigations
• Repair recommendations
• Vendor proposals and technical bids
• Equipment criticality assessments
• Maintenance strategies and intervals

Additional responsibilities

Static Equipment Support

Provide engineering support for static equipment including:

• Pressure vessels
• Heat exchangers
• Storage tanks
• Piping systems
• Relief devices

Responsibilities include:

• Review inspection findings and support fitness-for-service assessments.
• Participate in Mechanical Integrity and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.
• Support repair scopes, alterations and replacement projects.
• Assist in failure investigations involving static equipment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements.

Projects and Capital Investments

• Develop technical specifications for new mechanical equipment with primary focus on rotating assets.
• Participate in Front-End Engineering Design, detailed design reviews and project execution.
• Review vendor documentation and technical calculations.
• Support HAZOPs, design reviews and risk assessments.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and commissioning activities.
• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future designs and standards.

Maintenance Strategy & Governance

• Define maintenance strategies for critical rotating assets and support maintenance strategies for static equipment.
• Maintain and improve maintenance standards, work processes and technical procedures.
• Support development of maintenance contracts and service agreements.
• Ensure quality and consistency of equipment master data within SAP.
• Support budget preparation and long-term maintenance planning.
• Evaluate maintenance performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Competencies

Strategic Focus & Direction

• Develops and drives long-term technical and asset management strategies.
• Aligns engineering decisions with business objectives, reliability targets, and risk management principles.
• Identifies opportunities to improve asset performance, sustainability, and lifecycle value.

Trust & Teamwork

• Builds strong relationships across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Projects.
• Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical solutions.
• Shares knowledge and expertise to support team development and technical excellence.

Personal Leadership

• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and sound engineering judgment.
• Leads by example in safety, compliance, and professional standards.
• Takes initiative in solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement.

Achieve Business Results

• Delivers measurable improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and performance.
• Identifies and implements cost-effective solutions that reduce risk and enhance operational efficiency.
• Focuses on sustainable business value through continuous improvement and asset optimization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Technical Bachelor's (HTS) or Master's (Technical university) Degree.

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant Mechanical Engineering experience in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, energy or industrial sector.
• Strong experience with rotating equipment is required. Experience with static equipment and mechanical integrity programs is preferred
• Technical Knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Pumps, compressors, gearboxes and mechanical seals.
  condition monitoring techniques (rotating and static).
• Reliability engineering methodologies.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Experience with relevant standards including:
• API standards
• ISO 10816 / ISO 20816
• ATEX (mechanical)
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
• Required additional skills:
• Good communication skills, fluency in Dutch and English
• Strong focus on safety
• Sense of responsibility
• Accessible
• Pro active
• Distinguishes essentials from the rest

Language Requirements

• Fluent in Dutch and English, both verbal and written.