Specialist Rotating Machinery Engineer

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking an experienced Specialist Rotating Machinery Engineer. This role involves ensuring optimal design and maintenance of rotating equipment, coordinating with teams, and improving the reliability of machinery to meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in rotating equipment engineering in the oil & gas industry.
• Familiar with ADNOC standards and offshore machinery.
• Preferably has offshore maintenance or engineering support experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, operation, and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Conduct root cause analyses of equipment failures.

Skills

Rotating equipment design

Vibration analysis

Communication

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Condition monitoring tools

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Mechanical)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Rotating Machinery Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintaining rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects



The key objectives for this role are:

• Ensuring optimal design and selection of rotating equipment such as pumps, turbines, compressors, and motors.
• Improving the reliability and performance of rotating equipment to minimize downtime and operational risks.
• Developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance plans for rotating machinery.
• Conducting root cause analyses of equipment failures and suggesting corrective measures.
• Ensuring equipment meets industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rotating machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review technical specifications, datasheets, requisitions and technical bid evaluation for rotating equipment (various types of pumps, compressors, turbines etc.)
• Support for the rotating equipment within various packages such as GDU etc.
• Interface with vendors during package design, manufacturing, FAT, and delivery
• Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.
• Review and validate equipment performance, operating conditions to support site operations
• Participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for rotating equipment issues
• Carrying out adequacy, troubleshooting, rerating etc. for the rotating equipment
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for adequacy, re-rating, upgrades and performance assessments
• Support equipment condition monitoring programs (vibration, lube oil analysis, thermography)
• Assist in preparing technical specifications and evaluation of rotating equipment packages for projects
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes (API, ISO)
• Carry out MoCs and prepare engineering packages for plant modifications as required
• Prepare scope of work for consultant for specific jobs, do tender evaluation and then review Consultant's work
• Estimate Man-hours for a particular type of job; either modifications or for new equipment engineering package

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 15 years' experience in rotating equipment engineering in the oil & gas industry
• Offshore experience in maintenance or engineering support roles is preferred
• Familiar with ADNOC standards and rotating machinery used in offshore oil production
• Experience with condition monitoring tools and techniques

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment design, operations, and diagnostics
• Proficient in analyzing vibration, temperature, and performance trends
• Good communication and coordination with maintenance, operations, and vendors
• Capable of producing clear technical reports and recommendations

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Specialist Rotating Machinery Engineer

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