Director of Mechanical Engineering – Rotating Equipment

The Director of Mechanical Engineering – Rotating Equipment is responsible for leading the design, engineering, selection, and integration of rotating equipment systems, including turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, and associated auxiliaries. The role ensures engineering quality, safety, and performance across all project and operational phases, while driving innovation, reliability, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on rotating equipment systems (e.g., gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, pumps).

• Define and enforce engineering standards, technical specifications, and best practices for mechanical systems.

2. Project Engineering Support

• Oversee rotating equipment engineering in FEED, detailed design, procurement, installation, and commissioning phases.

• Provide guidance on equipment selection, layout design, load calculations, vibration analysis, and system integration.

3. Vendor and OEM Coordination

• Evaluate and manage technical interactions with OEMs, EPC contractors, and third-party suppliers.

• Participate in technical bid evaluations, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and quality audits.

4. Reliability & Performance Engineering

• Integrate reliability and maintainability principles into equipment design and specification.

• Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA), upgrades, and debottlenecking initiatives.

5. Standardization & Optimization

• Lead standardization of rotating equipment designs, configurations, and packages across projects and facilities.

• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives through design optimization and lifecycle cost analysis.

6. Innovation & Digital Integration

• Drive the use of advanced tools such as digital twins, 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), CFD, and performance simulation.

• Support innovation in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and next-gen mechanical technologies.

7. Team Development & Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team.

• Conduct technical reviews, talent development, succession planning, and performance management.

Key Focus Areas:

• Rotating Equipment Portfolio: Turbines (gas/steam), compressors (centrifugal, screw, reciprocating), API/ANSI pumps, expanders, motors, gearboxes.

• Engineering Standards: API 610/611/612/617/618, ASME B31.3, ISO 13709, NEMA, IEC, OSHA.

• System Integration: Mechanical system interfaces with piping, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

• Design Validation: Stress analysis, shaft alignment, vibration & acoustic analysis, seal system design.

• Energy & Reliability: High availability design, condition-based maintenance readiness, energy-efficient systems.

• Sustainability Goals: Noise and emission compliance, equipment upgrade paths, fuel flexibility.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• Experience: 15–20+ years in mechanical engineering, with 5–8 years in senior or director-level roles.

• Certifications (Preferred): PE, PMP, Six Sigma, API certifications, CMRP/CRE.

• Software Tools: Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Bentley, SAP, Maximo, or equivalent.

• Leadership Attributes: Strategic thinking, technical mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.