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Texas City, TX · On-site

$87K - $110K/yr

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How much do fixed equipment engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for fixed equipment engineer in the United States is $48.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.31 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fixed equipment engineer?

Fixed Equipment Engineers are professionals responsible for the design, maintenance, inspection, and reliability of stationary equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and piping systems in industries like oil and gas, chemical, and manufacturing. They ensure these assets operate safely and efficiently, comply with industry standards, and minimize risk of failures. Their role involves working closely with other engineers, conducting failure analyses, and recommending repair or replacement strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fixed equipment engineer?

To thrive as a Fixed Equipment Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical engineering principles, experience with pressure vessels and static equipment, and typically a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry codes (such as ASME, API), inspection software, and asset management systems is critical. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this field. These skills and qualifications ensure the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of essential plant equipment.

What are some typical challenges faced by fixed equipment engineers, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Fixed Equipment Engineers often encounter challenges related to ensuring the integrity and reliability of static equipment like pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. Common issues include managing equipment aging, detecting corrosion or mechanical failures early, and coordinating inspections with production schedules to minimize downtime. Addressing these challenges requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of industry standards (such as API codes), and effective collaboration with maintenance, operations, and inspection teams. Proactively implementing preventive maintenance strategies and staying updated on new inspection technologies can help mitigate risks and improve equipment performance.

What is the difference between Fixed Equipment Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectFixed Equipment EngineerMechanical Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, certifications like PE or API are commonBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, refineries, manufacturing facilities focusing on equipment maintenance and reliabilityDesign, analysis, and testing in various industries including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive
Industry UsageOil & gas, petrochemical, power generationManufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy

The Fixed Equipment Engineer primarily focuses on maintaining and ensuring the reliability of industrial equipment in plant environments, while the Mechanical Engineer is involved in designing, analyzing, and testing mechanical systems across various industries. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in daily tasks and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Fixed Equipment Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,599 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Claremore, OK

CF Industries
Chemical Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.
Function:
Engineering and Engineering Services
Job Summary:
The Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer provides technical support for the reliability, performance, and mechanical integrity of critical rotating equipment at the Verdigris Complex. This role troubleshoots equipment issues, analyzes reliability data, supports maintenance strategies, and collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering to improve asset performance and reduce downtime. You will report to the Chief Engineer, Asset Integrity & Reliability, and work onsite as part of the Engineering organization. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer provides technical support for the reliability, performance, and mechanical integrity of critical rotating equipment at the Verdigris Complex. This role troubleshoots equipment issues, analyzes reliability data, supports maintenance strategies, and collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering to improve asset performance and reduce downtime. You will report to the Chief Engineer, Asset Integrity & Reliability, and work onsite as part of the Engineering organization. This is a safety-sensitive position.
You Will:
  • Provide Rotating Equipment Expertise: Support site rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, blowers, turbines, gearboxes, seals, bearings, lubrication systems, and related machinery.
  • Improve Reliability and Performance: Analyze reliability data, track failure and repair metrics, identify performance trends, and implement improvement plans that reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Lead Troubleshooting and Maintenance Strategy: Troubleshoot equipment issues, support failure analyses, review condition monitoring data, and develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Support Repairs, Turnarounds, and Projects: Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, and Engineering to plan and execute machinery repairs, shutdown work, equipment upgrades, replacements, and reliability improvement projects.
  • Ensure Documentation and Compliance: Support PSM Mechanical Integrity requirements by maintaining accurate repair documentation, equipment records, maintenance strategies, and alignment with applicable standards.
  • Share Best Practices and Provide Technical Support: Participate in rotating equipment best practice efforts, recommend critical spare parts, support audits, assist with selected fixed equipment tasks, and provide urgent technical support when needed.

You Have:
  • Safety Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, risk assessment, hazard identification, and adherence to industry and site safety standards.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Preferred Experience: Five or more years of rotating equipment, reliability, maintenance, or mechanical engineering experience in a chemical plant, refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Rotating Equipment Knowledge: Experience with rotating and reciprocating machinery, failure analysis, vibration analysis, precision alignment, lubrication practices, mechanical seals, bearings, and baseplate grouting procedures preferred.
  • Reliability and Maintenance Tools: Familiarity with condition monitoring, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, CMMS systems, equipment criticality, and spare parts management preferred.
  • Industry Standards: Working knowledge of applicable industrial codes, standards, and regulations, such as API, ASME, ANSI, OSHA, and state regulatory requirements preferred.
  • Manufacturing Familiarity: Experience with ammonia, urea, fertilizer, petrochemical, or similar manufacturing processes preferred.

Our Benefits:
  • We offer benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, and a well-being incentive program.
  • We provide time off for vacation, employee holidays, personal or family illness, paid parental leave, adoption, and volunteering.
  • Additional benefits include a 401(k), pension plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account.

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  • Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act".

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com .
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