Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer to lead the specification, design, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of critical rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors in Kimberley. The role emphasizes reliability and performance of assets within industrial operations.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in rotating equipment dynamics and mechanics, with strong analytical skills and a drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience focused on rotating equipment engineering.
• Strong knowledge of pump, compressor, turbine, and motor technologies.
• Proficiency in vibration analysis techniques and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and select rotating equipment for various industrial applications.
• Develop maintenance strategies, including preventative and predictive maintenance plans for critical machinery.
• Perform vibration analysis, performance testing, and root cause failure analysis on rotating equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for operational issues related to pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for rotating equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with procurement, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize equipment lifespan and performance.

Skills

Rotating equipment engineering

Vibration analysis

API/ISO standards

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vibration analysis software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a specialized Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team in Kimberley . This role is focused on the specification, design, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical rotating machinery, such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of these essential assets within our client's industrial operations in the Northern Cape . The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in the dynamics and mechanics of rotating equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and select rotating equipment for various industrial applications.
• Develop maintenance strategies, including preventative and predictive maintenance plans for critical machinery.
• Perform vibration analysis, performance testing, and root cause failure analysis on rotating equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for operational issues related to pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for rotating equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with procurement, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize equipment lifespan and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on rotating equipment engineering.
• Strong knowledge of pump, compressor, turbine, and motor technologies.
• Proficiency in vibration analysis techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., API, ISO) for rotating equipment.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to diagnose complex mechanical problems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to work with highly specialized equipment in Kimberley .
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Professional development courses and opportunities to attend industry conferences.
• A focused and technically driven work environment.