Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

The Junior Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting the reliability, maintenance planning, and performance monitoring of rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, blowers, and turbines in industrial or utility systems. Working under the supervision of senior reliability professionals, this role contributes to failure analysis, preventive maintenance programs, and the implementation of asset health monitoring strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Condition Monitoring & Data Collection

• Assist with vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques.

• Support equipment health tracking using CMMS or reliability software tools.

Maintenance Planning

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule and track preventive maintenance for rotating assets.

• Help develop standard operating procedures and maintenance checklists.

Failure Investigation

• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations under senior guidance.

• Document findings and recommend basic corrective actions.

Asset Performance Analysis

• Compile performance metrics (e.g., downtime, MTBF, availability) and prepare reports.

• Identify early signs of degradation and alert appropriate stakeholders.

Project & Documentation Support

• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and alignment of rotating machinery.

• Maintain equipment records, service histories, and maintenance logs.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Basic Reliability Support for Pumps, Compressors, Motors, Fans, Blowers, and Turbines

2. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Participation

3. Condition Monitoring Techniques (e.g., Vibration, Thermal, Oil Analysis)

4. Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Tracking

5. Use of CMMS and Maintenance Data Collection Tools

6. Support for Equipment Installation, Alignment, and Commissioning

7. Technical Documentation and Maintenance Reporting

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field

• 0–2 years of experience in equipment reliability, mechanical maintenance, or rotating machinery (internships accepted)

• Familiarity with rotating equipment components and operating principles

• Exposure to condition monitoring tools and CMMS is preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance strategies, and reliability concepts

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills

• Eagerness to learn from senior engineers and work in team settings

• Good verbal and written communication abilities

• Safety- and quality-conscious attitude