Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Strategic Resources ERC Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Resources ERC Ltd seeks two Rotating Equipment Engineers for Barrow-in-Furness. The roles are PAYE contracts until 2028, focusing on safe and reliable operation of rotating systems in oil and gas facilities.

You will support preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform root cause analyses to implement improvements. Experience with API/ASME/ISO standards and permit-to-work is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with rotating equipment in oil and gas facilities.
• Experience with maintaining asset integrity in onshore/offshore contexts.
• Familiarity with safety systems and permit-to-work processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotating equipment engineering support for safe, reliable operation of rotating systems (compressors, pumps, engines).
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies with maintenance and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Rotating equipment experience

Onshore/offshore oil & gas operations

Maintenance strategies

Asset integrity

HAZOP/HAZIDs/LOPA

Industry standards (API/ASME/ISO/DNV)

Root cause analysis

Materials & corrosion mechanisms

Permit-to-work systems

Education

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking 2 Rotating Equipment Engineer. These positions are based at Barrow-in-Furness and are PAYE contract positions until 2028

Job Overview:

Provides high-quality rotating equipment engineering support ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of systems and equipment.

Accountabilities:

Provide rotating equipment engineering support to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rotating systems (compressors, pumps, engines, etc.).

Support and optimise preventive and predictive maintenance strategies in collaboration with maintenance and operations teams.

Support asset operations by troubleshooting equipment issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (ASME, API, ISO, local regulations, company standards).

Support inspection, testing, and condition monitoring programs to maintain asset integrity and extend equipment life.

Provide technical input to capital projects and modifications, including specifications, design reviews, and commissioning activities.

Review and approve rotating equipment work scopes, job packs, and method statements for execution.

Oversee contractors and vendors, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to technical and contractual requirements.

Support turn around, commissioning, and start-up activities as required

Participate in safety studies and risk assessments (HAZOP, HAZIDs, LOPA) and implement safeguards and improvements.

Support change management processes by assessing impacts of operational or design changes.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, datasheets, calculations, and operating/maintenance procedures.

Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

Competence & Qualifications

Technical Skills:

Proven experience with onshore and offshore oil and gas operations, maintenance, and asset integrity practices.

Strong knowledge of rotating equipment used in oil and gas production facilities.

Materials and corrosion mechanisms

Maintenance strategies and reliability engineering

Offshore safety case and permit-to-work systems

Industry standards (API, ASME, ISO, DNV where applicable)

Qualifications:

Educated to degree level, ideally MEng in Mechanical Engineering