Lead Machinery Diagnostics Engineer

Baker Hughes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering services company is seeking an experienced engineer to provide leadership in the diagnostics and maintenance of machinery. Responsibilities include installation and troubleshooting of Bently Nevada equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in the field, and the ability to travel extensively. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with a minimum 4-year technical degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Machinery Diagnostics Services.
• Certified Vibration Analyst level 2 or higher preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical vibration and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in diagnosing machinery issues at customer locations.
• Install and troubleshoot Bently Nevada products and solutions.
• Complete service reports with documentation of findings.
• Adhere to safety regulations and customer requirements.

Skills

Technical direction and leadership

Installation and commissioning

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Field balancing of machinery

Data analysis and interpretation

Strong communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MDS data acquisition instruments

ADRE408 Scout System 1

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Providing leadership technical direction and assistance to the customer user and other field personnel in the diagnostic and long‑term maintenance of Bently Nevada equipment and customers rotating machinery
• Performing installations, commissioning and troubleshooting of Bently Nevada Hardware and Software Products and Solutions at customer locations
• Diagnosing machinery problems based upon available data i.e. vibration process performance data maintenance records customer communications etc.
• Completing timely standard service reports with documentation of findings / recommendations
• Reacting to customer required travel in a timely manner while bringing all required service equipment
• Identify proper installation of permanently installed transducers and monitors and be able to install transducers
• Properly install temporary shaft casing optical and laser‑based transducers to acquire additional machinery data and professionally use MDS data acquisition instruments to acquire field data this includes ADRE408 Scout System 1
• Successfully extract machinery data plots from MDS data acquisition instruments and System 1
• Recognize good versus bad machinery vibration data coupled with the ability to evaluate the overall quality of a data set
• Recognize and quantify the severity of machinery vibration data in accordance with applicable industry standards (e.g. API ISO)
• Hands on experience with Field‑balancing of critical machinery like steam & gas turbines, generators, compressors and pumps
• Perform a simple two‑channel impact test using an impact hammer and an appropriate accelerometer to determine natural frequencies of structures, rotors, piping and machinery support systems
• Perform and interpret Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) and basic modal analysis
• Collect data for torsional analysis
• Adhere to BH HSE at all work sites and conduct fieldwork in compliance with all applicable regulations and customer requirements

Qualifications Requirements

• Graduate engineer from an accredited institution with a minimum 4‑year technical degree. A BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Machinery Diagnostics Services Field Services
• Certified Vibration Analyst level 2 or higher from an accredited Institute is preferred
• Have knowledge and experience with mechanical vibration rotating machinery vibration and/or diagnostics rotor‑dynamic analysis machinery balancing and alignment
• Ability to interpret and understand machinery mechanical and electrical system drawings and specifications
• Valid driving license and passport
• Have availability to travel up to 70% of the time as required
• Willing to work at customer plant sites for extended hours and travel widely within the geographic region with short notice
• Ability to work in arduous temperature environments heights and perform all tasks while wearing required Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to handle the physical strength and agility requirements of the job in accordance with specific job descriptions
• Strong command of oral and written communication in English language plus formal presentations

Desired Characteristics

• Previous background in Systems & Instrumentation work operating plant experience OEM experience or industrial co‑op program is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to influence others and lead small teams, lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, effective problem identification and solution skills, proven analytical and organizational ability