The Rotating Equipment Manager – Blowers, Turbines, Generators is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical rotating machinery across the facility. This includes managing a portfolio of high-performance assets such as centrifugal and axial blowers, steam/gas/hydro turbines, and electric generators. The role focuses on ensuring maximum equipment availability, efficiency, and performance while supporting strategic reliability initiatives and compliance with mechanical and safety standards.
Manage lifecycle performance and availability of all major rotating equipment including blowers, turbines, compressors, and generators.
Maintain an up-to-date asset inventory and performance history using CMMS and condition monitoring tools.
Lead the development and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and drive improvements in Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
Oversee alignment, balancing, lubrication, and vibration monitoring practices.
Coordinate overhauls, turnarounds, and capital upgrades related to rotating equipment.
Collaborate with OEMs and contractors for complex repairs, refurbishments, and retrofits.
Monitor and analyze efficiency, load conditions, and energy consumption of rotating equipment.
Implement modifications or upgrades to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, ISO, and mechanical codes (API 610/611, ASME, NFPA).
Maintain documentation for inspections, audits, safety drills, and operating procedures.
Supervise and train mechanical technicians and reliability engineers.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for rotating equipment during design reviews, incidents, and audits.
Operation and Reliability of Blowers, Turbines, and Generators
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance for Rotating Equipment
Condition Monitoring (Vibration, Temperature, Alignment, etc.)
Energy Efficiency and Mechanical Performance Optimization
Root Cause Analysis and Reliability Improvement Initiatives
Planning and Execution of Major Overhauls and Upgrades
Compliance with API, ASME, and ISO Standards
Team Leadership and Skill Development for Technical Staff
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
8–12 years of experience in rotating equipment management within utilities, energy, or process industries
Proven experience with blowers, turbines (steam/gas/hydro), and generator systems
Proficient in vibration analysis, thermography, and reliability tools (e.g., SKF, Emerson, Bently Nevada)
Familiarity with CMMS, SCADA, and digital asset management systems
Strong understanding of mechanical and thermodynamic principles in rotating systems
Effective leadership and organizational skills for managing teams and projects
Analytical mindset with expertise in equipment diagnostics and performance analysis
High commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across multidisciplinary teams