Rotating Equipment Engineer Tax Free

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer for a permanent role in the Middle East. This exciting opportunity offers tax-free salaries and benefits, including accommodation and schooling bonuses. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in rotating equipment, particularly in refineries or petrochemical plants. You will provide technical expertise, lead investigations, and mentor less experienced engineers. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and work in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Accommodation

Flights

Schooling bonus

Transportation

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with rotating equipment in refineries or petrochemical plants.
• Familiarity with international standards and codes, especially API.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on rotating machinery including compressors and turbines.
• Lead technical investigations into machinery performance issues.

Skills

Rotating Equipment Expertise

Troubleshooting Skills

Performance Analysis

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

Dynamic Compressors

Steam Turbines

Gearboxes

Job description

Job Description

Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer - Permanent Expat Tax-Free Middle East - Global Operator

We are recruiting expatriates in the Middle East with a globally profitable operator.

All roles are permanent, offering single/marital status options, tax-free salaries, accommodation, flights, schooling bonus, and transportation.

Are you looking for work in the Middle East? Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

Interviews are scheduled for May 2025.

Responsibilities

1. Provide technical expertise on a wide range of rotating machinery, including dynamic compressors (e.g., centrifugal), positive displacement units (e.g., reciprocating), gearboxes, and steam turbines.
2. Contribute to equipment design and selection processes for new installations, and assess and recommend modifications for existing assets.
3. Maintain and refine internal standards and guidelines related to compressors, steam turbines, and gearboxes to improve reliability and performance.
4. Propose and evaluate innovative technologies or methods to address operational challenges and enhance equipment availability and efficiency.
5. Lead technical investigations into machinery performance issues and recommend effective, practical solutions.
6. Provide guidance and mentorship to peers and less experienced engineers to strengthen the team's technical capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program; an advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 15 years of experience focused on rotating equipment—particularly compressors and steam turbines—in facilities such as refineries, petrochemical plants, or gas processing units.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyze performance, select, and repair rotating machinery and related systems, including seals, bearings, lubrication systems, and auxiliary components.
• In-depth familiarity with applicable international standards and codes, especially those issued by API, with an emphasis on rotating equipment, steam turbines, and gear mechanisms.
• Able to produce at least two recent technical reports or case studies related to compressors and steam turbines that demonstrate sound engineering judgment and practical problem-solving skills.