Rotating Equipment Engineer

The Mid-Level Rotating Equipment Engineer is responsible for independently managing the performance, reliability, and lifecycle of critical rotating machinery—turbines, compressors, pumps, gearboxes, fans—in a process or power plant environment. This role drives condition-monitoring programs, leads technical investigations, and implements reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to optimize uptime and reduce lifecycle costs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Condition Monitoring & Diagnostics

   • Establish and oversee vibration, oil-analysis, thermography, and ultrasound monitoring routes.

   • Analyze data (FFT spectra, waveform, phase) to identify imbalance, misalignment, bearing faults, looseness, and resonance.

2. Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

   • Lead failure-mode & effects analysis (FMEA) and develop RCM plans for critical machines.

   • Translate monitoring insights into proactive work orders and shutdown scopes.

3. Root-Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting

   • Conduct incident investigations on rotating-equipment failures; compile technical reports and corrective-action plans.

   • Coordinate with OEMs and OEM field engineers for complex failure modes.

4. Project Management & Upgrades

   • Manage medium-sized projects: coupling replacements, bearing upgrades, auxiliary skid retrofits.

   • Develop scope, budget, and schedule; liaise with procurement and contractors to execute with minimal downtime.

5. Engineering & Technical Support

   • Review and update P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and vendor datasheets.

   • Specify spare-parts lists, lubrication regimes, and maintenance procedures.

6. Data & KPI Reporting

   • Track and report key metrics: MTBF, MTTR, availability, vibration severity trends.

   • Present findings and recommendations to reliability and operations leadership.

7. Mentorship & Collaboration

   • Coach junior technicians and engineers in condition-monitoring techniques and analysis.

   • Work closely with Maintenance Planning, Operations, and HSE to ensure safe and effective execution.

Key Focus Areas:

🔍 Data-Driven Reliability

• Leverage trend analysis and alarm management to prevent unplanned outages.

⚙️ Lifecycle Cost Optimization

• Balance maintenance spend with performance improvements through fit-for-purpose upgrades.

🛠️ Technical Rigor & Standards

• Ensure all work complies with API, ISO, and OEM guidelines; maintain calibration and certification of monitoring tools.

🤝 Cross-Functional Integration

• Integrate with planning, procurement, and operations to align maintenance windows and resource allocation.

🚀 Continuous Improvement

• Drive lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen) to streamline workflows and eliminate non-value-added activities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Reliability Engineering (or equivalent)

• Experience: 3–6 years in rotating-equipment maintenance, reliability, or engineering roles

• Certifications: ISO 18436-2 Category I/II (preferred), CMRP or equivalent

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in vibration analysis software (e.g., Bently Nevada, SKF, Emerson CSI)

• Strong root-cause analysis, statistical trend-analysis, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with CMMS/APM platforms (SAP PM, Maximo, etc.)

• Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder-engagement abilities

• Solid understanding of rotating-equipment mechanics, lubrication, and control systems

Working Conditions:

• On-site role requiring visits to rotating-equipment locations (turbine halls, compressor rooms)

• May involve shift work and extended hours during outages or investigations

• PPE compliance and adherence to confined-space and lockout/tagout procedures mandatory