Senior Rotating Equipment Lead – Petrochemical EPC

Opex Energy; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Opex Energy is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Supervisor for a major petrochemical project in Antwerp, Belgium. You will supervise mechanical construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of large rotating equipment including steam turbines and centrifugal compressors (BCL9) and their auxiliaries.

You will coordinate subcontractors and site teams, ensure drawings and specifications are followed, and maintain high safety and quality standards while supporting start-up

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Rotating Equipment Supervisor on major industrial construction projects.
• Strong technical background in large rotating equipment: centrifugal compressors and steam turbines.
• Experience in mechanical construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Experience in petrochemical, refinery, Oil & Gas or power generation projects.
• Excellent English skills; EU citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical installation, assembly, inspection and commissioning of rotating equipment.
• Oversee equipment positioning, levelling, grouting, coupling alignment and installation activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, mechanical technicians and site teams for safe execution.
• Verify compliance with technical specs, drawings, manufacturer requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, material availability and mechanical completion activities.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning, including inspections, lubrication checks and start-up prep.
• Coordinate with commissioning engineers, equipment vendors and other disciplines to resolve issues.
• Identify and report technical deviations, installation problems and schedule delays.
• Monitor punch-list closure and handover of equipment; ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

Rotating equipment supervision

Mechanical supervision

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

Coordination

English proficiency

Job description

Opex Energy is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Supervisor for a major petrochemical project in Antwerp, Belgium. You will supervise mechanical construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of large rotating equipment including steam turbines and centrifugal compressors (BCL9) and their auxiliaries.

You will coordinate subcontractors and site teams, ensure drawings and specifications are followed, and maintain high safety and quality standards while supporting start-up