The Rotating Equipment Manager is responsible for the overall reliability, performance, and maintenance strategy of all rotating machinery, including turbines, compressors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, and fans. This leadership role involves planning, technical oversight, resource management, and failure prevention strategies to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient plant operations.
Lead reliability programs (RCM, FMEA) to improve uptime of all rotating equipment.
Oversee predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, lube oil analysis, and thermography.
Supervise maintenance strategies—routine, shutdown, and turnaround—for all rotating equipment.
Approve job plans, critical spares, overhaul scope, and execution procedures for major rotating assets.
Provide expert guidance in troubleshooting chronic equipment issues, performance drops, or major failures.
Review failure investigation reports (RCA) and implement action plans for resolution and prevention.
Oversee revamps, brownfield modifications, and equipment upgrades to improve reliability and energy efficiency.
Participate in selection and commissioning of new rotating equipment packages.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, vibration analysts, planners, and field technicians.
Define training needs, competency standards, and performance metrics.
Manage relationships with OEMs and service providers for overhauls, spares, and technical support.
Approve work scopes and quality of third-party maintenance services.
Ensure equipment maintenance and performance meets industry standards and codes (API, ISO, ASME).
Maintain complete records of maintenance history, inspections, and compliance documents in CMMS.
Equipment Types: Gas/steam turbines, centrifugal & reciprocating compressors, high-speed pumps, blowers, gearboxes, fans, and motors.
Condition Monitoring: Vibration, ultrasound, oil analysis, thermal imaging, motor current signature.
Standards & Codes: API 610/617/618, ISO 10816, ASME, OSHA, and ISO 55000.
Maintenance Tools: SAP/Maximo, CMMS, PdM software, alignment tools (laser), balancing rigs.
Turnaround Planning: Planning and execution of major outages and overhauls.
Performance KPIs: MTBF, MTTR, downtime reduction, cost per operating hour, and spare parts optimization.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred for large-scale operations).
Experience: 12–20+ years in rotating equipment roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Certifications (Preferred): CMRP, API 687, ISO 18436, Category II/III vibration analyst, Six Sigma Green Belt.
Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of OEM equipment (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, MAN, Elliott), failure modes, alignment & balancing.
Leadership Skills: Strategic thinking, team development, cross-discipline collaboration, and vendor management.