Specialist Rotating Engineer (Construction)

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking an experienced Specialist Rotating Engineer (Construction) to oversee rotating equipment performance in oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The role emphasizes safe, reliable operation of pumps, compressors and turbines with hands-on support for installation, commissioning and startup.

The ideal candidate has 17+ years in rotating equipment within oil and gas, petrochemical or LNG facilities, plus 5+ years in PMC projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 17+ years of rotating equipment experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or LNG facilities.
• 5+ years in PMC projects.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, compressors, turbines, vibration analysis, lubrication, seals, and bearings.
• Familiarity with API and international engineering standards.
• Experience in greenfield & brownfield compression facility projects.
• GCC/Middle East oil & gas project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, gearboxes, and auxiliary systems.
• Review equipment specifications, datasheets, vendor proposals, and technical drawings.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and lead root-cause investigations.
• Develop maintenance and reliability improvement strategies.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, and shutdown activities.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, vendors, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, API standards, and company procedures.

Skills

Pumps

Compressors

Turbines

Vibration analysis

Lubrication

Seals

Bearings

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Penspen is hiring an experienced Specialist Rotating Engineer (Construction) with a strong background in the oil & gas industry to support oil and gas projects and operations. The successful candidate will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of rotating equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, gearboxes, and auxiliary systems.
• Review equipment specifications, datasheets, vendor proposals, and technical drawings.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and lead root-cause investigations.
• Develop maintenance and reliability improvement strategies.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, and shutdown activities.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, vendors, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, API standards, and company procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline,
• 17+ years of rotating equipment experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or LNG facilities.
• 5+ years in PMC projects
• Strong knowledge of pumps, compressors, turbines, vibration analysis, lubrication, seals, and bearings.
• Familiarity with relevant API and international engineering standards.
• Strong experience in greenfield & brownfield compression facility projects.
• GCC/Middle East oil & gas project experience is preferred.