Sr./ Engineer Mechanical Rotating_RPI

OQ; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ is seeking a Senior Engineer (Rotating) in Sohar to provide robust technical expertise in rotating equipment. You will support major projects, perform cost estimates, review design work, and ensure alignment with project specs and company requirements.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across maintenance and capital activities. The position reports to the TL Mechanical Rotating- Engineering Services and requires strong knowledge of API standards, OEM manuals,

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in oil & gas/refinery/petrochemical sectors.
• Experience with rotating equipment and field troubleshooting, maintenance planning and performance checks.
• Familiarity with P&ID, PFD and engineering drawings, OEM manuals.
• Knowledge of API standards and international codes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for mechanical rotating equipment issues.
• Review engineering deliverables, designs, calculations and reports.
• Provide troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of critical equipment failures.
• Support capital projects, maintenance activities, and turnarounds with mechanical input.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to risk assessments and incident investigations.

Skills

Rotating equipment expertise

Troubleshooting & root cause analysis

Cost estimation & project scoping

Field investigations

P&ID & PFD understanding

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Meridium

PI System

RBI

SAP PM/MM/FM

Job description

Job title

Snr Engineer (Rotating)

Grade

Stream

Downstream - RPI

Function

TSD- Engineering Services Mechanical Rotating

Location

Sohar

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

TL Mechanical Rotating- Engineering Services

Direct reports

-

Job purpose

Provides robust professional technical expertise, analysis, troubleshooting, and operation support for Rotating Equipment engineering services under TL Mechanical Engineering Services scope; through (1) Development of new projects and improvements in rotating equipment, (2) Preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and making cost estimates, design work connected with minor and major capital investment and expense items, for modifications and alterations to existing systems or installation of new systems, either by Maintenance Department or through external contractors, (3) Ensuring that all engineering work is completed on schedule, on budget and in accordance with project specification & company requirements, (4) Implement continuous improvements of rotating equipment/services, tasks.

The position will act in accordance with the OQ s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Technical Support

Serve as subject matter expert for mechanical engineering issues, offering guidance and solutions to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.

Review engineering deliverables, including design packages, specifications, calculations, and reports.

Provide troubleshooting, root cause analysis, Bad actor, and resolution for critical mechanical equipment failures.

Ensure compliance with assets management standards, HSSE requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Project & Operations Interface

Support major capital projects, maintenance activities, and turnarounds by providing timely mechanical engineering input.

Lead technical evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses for equipment upgrades or modifications.

Coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure the quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of supplied mechanical equipment.

Participate in risk assessments, hazard reviews, and incident investigations.

Project & Operations Support

Oversee mechanical engineering inputs to capital projects, turnarounds, and maintenance activities.

Ensure the timely delivery of technical evaluations.

Coordinate with procurement and contractors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality execution.

Contribute to risk assessments, root cause analysis, and incident investigations as required.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for improving asset reliability, maintainability, and performance of mechanical equipment.

Recommend and implement advanced engineering practices and emerging technologies.

Contribute to departmental KPIs and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering services.

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• 6-8 years of relevant experience
• Engineer role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, with experience in rotating equipment
• Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
• Understanding of Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
• Knowledge in software applications like Meridium, PI, and RBI, etc.
• Good knowledge and expertise of SAP (PM & MM & FM Modules) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
• Well versed in international code & standard:
• API 610, 674, 675, 682, 617, 618, 673, 616, 692, 611/612 etc. NFPA
• Experience with Centrifugal Pumps, Centrifugal Compressors, Gear Boxes, Turbo expanders, Gas turbines, steam turbines, Fans, and blowers
• Experience in rotating equipment condition monitoring, thermodynamic performance data analysis
• Valuable experience and knowledge of maintenance processes, managing of Maintenance Contracts, and shutdown-related jobs.