Rotating Equipment Engineer

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our technical team. This remote role focuses on turbomachinery integrity, reliability, and performance within Oil & Gas operations, enabling you to contribute expert support from anywhere.

You will specify, install, maintain, and troubleshoot turbines, compressors, pumps, and related equipment, develop maintenance strategies, perform root cause analyses, review vendor docs, and collaborate across maintenance and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience specifically focused on rotating equipment in Oil & Gas or process industries.
• Experience with centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, and pumps.
• Knowledge of condition monitoring techniques and predictive maintenance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for the specification, selection, and procurement of rotating equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, including condition monitoring and preventative maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and approve vendor technical documentation, drawings, and proposals.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and project teams to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices for rotating machinery.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Condition monitoring

Root cause analysis

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Rotating Equipment Engineer to join their technical team, offering a remote work arrangement. This role is crucial for the integrity, reliability, and performance of critical rotating machinery within their Oil & Gas operations. You will provide expert technical support for the selection, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of turbines, compressors, pumps, and other vital equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute valuable expertise to complex projects from anywhere, supporting asset integrity and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for the specification, selection, and procurement of rotating equipment.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies, including condition monitoring and preventative maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and approve vendor technical documentation, drawings, and proposals.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and project teams to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices for rotating machinery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience specifically focused on rotating equipment in the Oil & Gas or process industries.
• In-depth knowledge of various types of rotating equipment (e.g., centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, pumps).
• Experience with condition monitoring techniques and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and potential for performance bonuses.
• Flexible remote work option, allowing for work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for professional development, including relevant certifications and training.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and technologically advanced projects impacting critical Energy infrastructure.