Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job Details

Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Overview

Provide senior-level technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for rotating equipment, with a primary focus on gas and steam turbines used in power generation. This role also supports large-scale industrial projects involving compression and pumping systems for alternative fuels and industrial gases, including hydrogen, ammonia, syngas, and CO2.
 

PLEASE NOTE:

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without restrictions or present or future need for visa sponsorship. No visa sponsorship available.
• This is a Full-time, Onsite position

Key Responsibilities

• Lead specification, evaluation, and selection of rotating machinery for large capital projects

• Develop and maintain mechanical engineering standards, procedures, and equipment specifications

• Perform life-cycle cost analysis for rotating equipment repair, replacement, and upgrade strategies

• Conduct root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and incident investigations using recognized methodologies

• Develop Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Failure Modes & Effects Analyses (FMEA) for new and existing assets

• Design and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for critical machinery

• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs), manage bid processes, and perform detailed technical and commercial bid evaluations

• Specify ancillary compression and pumping equipment based on defined operating conditions

• Provide technical support to operations, project teams, and internal stakeholders

• Collaborate with vendors and OEMs to resolve complex rotating equipment issues

• Support development and continuous improvement of internal engineering standards and equipment specifications

• Manage multiple workstreams by prioritizing scope, schedule, cost, and risk

• Review projects for compliance with safety, engineering, construction, and operating standards

• Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and budget forecasts with minimal supervision

• Provide field engineering support as required

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers to strengthen technical capability across the organization

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in rotating equipment design, maintenance, and operation within large industrial or plant environments

• Proven experience supporting gas and steam turbines in power generation applications

• Working knowledge of compressor and pump station design, including facilities operating under process safety management (PSM) requirements

• Experience supporting combined-cycle power plant or comparable industrial facilities

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, flow diagrams, and cause-and-effect documentation

• Strong foundational engineering analysis and problem-solving skills

Professional Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills

• Comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable for business travel

Other Information

This description reflects the general nature and level of work performed. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.


JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V



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