Mechanical & Rotating Supervisor

Brunel; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Brunel in Canada seeks a Mechanical and Rotating Supervisor with hands-on field supervision experience in installing large compressor and turbine packages. You will ensure OEM manuals compliance, coordinate vendor visits, and direct contractor crews in alignment, piping, and lubrication tasks.

You’ll verify preservation and support pre-commissioning activities to protect equipment reliability and warranty compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field supervision experience in rotating equipment installation, alignment, preservation, and commissioning support.
• Preferred prior employment with a recognized OEM.
• Mechanical trade certification or Mechanical Engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all rotating equipment installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with OEM manuals, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate vendor visits and manage punch list resolution.
• Direct contractor crews performing equipment setting, alignment, grouting, coupling installation, and lube oil system work.
• Verify preservation measures are maintained before mechanical completion and commissioning.
• Review turnover packages, alignment records, torque reports, lubrication records, and vendor documentation.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Skills

Rotating equipment supervision

Field supervision

Vendor coordination

Installation supervision

Lubrication systems

Education

Mechanical trade certification

Mechanical Engineering background

Job description

Duration: Dec 31, 2027 with potential extension

Introduction:

Brunel is seeking a Mechanical and Rotating Supervisor who has hands‑on field supervisory experience who has previously installed large compressor and turbine packages, understands vendor expectations, can challenge contractors when required, and recognizes that improper preservation, lubrication, alignment, or piping installation can directly impact equipment reliability and warranty compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all rotating equipment installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with OEM manuals, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate vendor visits and manage punch list resolution.
• Direct contractor crews performing equipment setting, alignment, grouting, coupling installation, and lube oil system work.
• Verify preservation measures are maintained before mechanical completion and commissioning.
• Review turnover packages, alignment records, torque reports, lubrication records, and vendor documentation.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of field supervision experience in the installation, alignment, preservation, and commissioning support of rotating equipment.
• Preferred previous employment with a recognized OEM
• Mechanical trade certification or Mechanical Engineering background preferred.

Technical Skills

Demonstrated experience with:

• Reciprocating compressors
• Screw compressors
• Centrifugal compressors
• Gas/steam turbines
• Pumps, fans, and packaged rotating equipment
• Lube oil systems and seal systems
• Equipment skids and auxiliary systems

Core Competencies

• Thorough understanding of OEM installation manuals, vendor procedures, preservation requirements, and turnover documentation.
• Experience managing contractor craft labor and coordinating installation activities in the field.
• Ability to interface effectively with OEM representatives, inspectors, commissioning teams, and construction management.
• Strong understanding of:
• Lubrication systems and lubricant management
• Precision alignment
• Foundation preparation and grouting
• Stress‑free piping connections
• Mechanical completion requirements
• Vendor inspection and testing protocols
• Ability to review and execute work in accordance with manufacturer documentation, construction specifications, and ITP requirements.

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About Us

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