Rotating Equipment Technician

Shell; Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based pay increase

Paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Extensive training programs

Job summary

Shell in Qatar is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Technician to maintain large rotating equipment in the Pearl GTL Complex. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, while ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to work instructions and procedures.

You will diagnose issues, conduct on-site alignments, commission equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Central Maintenance Team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• 8–12 years in Oil/Gas/Petrochemical maintenance of large rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve issues in rotating equipment and bearings.
• On-site alignment, inspection and testing of gas and steam turbines.
• Plan maintenance work, estimate durations and parts, and manage contractor services.
• Apply drawings, OEM manuals, and standards to maintain equipment.
• Maintain air and hydraulic systems and perform proper lubrication.

Skills

Safety-critical

Condition monitoring

Vibration analysis

Dynamic balancing

Machining operations

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Family Group: Technical Support Jobs

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: September 10, 2026

Business Unit: Integrated Gas

Experience Level: Early Careers

Job Description

What's the role The Rotating Equipment Technician is part of the Central Maintenance Team and is responsible for carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with the AMS ME Process for the Pearl GTL Complex.

The person in this role will be responsible for maintaining critical rotating equipment according to approved maintenance strategies, procedures, and work instructions. This ensures the availability and integrity of Rotating equipment and systems, in alignment with the company's requirements.

What you'll be doing

The Rotating Equipment Technician role is crucial to the Pearl GTL Asset organization, ensuring that Central Maintenance delivers according to plan. Compliance with the company's Code of Conduct, procedures, and Permit to Work are mandatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include executing maintenance jobs on time, safely, and with high quality while driving continuous improvement. Accountabilities also include:

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues, non-compliance, and overhaul large and small rotating equipment; troubleshoot and maintain dry gas seals & wet Seals, white metal bearings, and mechanical transmission assemblies.
• Perform cold/hot alignment on-site; inspect gas turbines (CI/HGPI/Major) and steam turbines (Minor/Major); commission and test rotating equipment; check shafts, stator/rotor, and bearing clearances.
• Establish job plans, cost estimates, and durations; compile maintenance and integrity activity plans; identify spare parts requirements and update re-order quantities; manage contract services.
• Specify controls for engineering hazards; modify plant systems per approved change requests; interpret technical drawings, OEM manuals, and standards; apply correct tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Maintain air systems, hydraulic components, and apply proper lubrication types and methods.

What you bring

• Technical education in an engineering discipline to at least Diploma level or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years to 12 years of proven experience in the Oil/Gas/Petrochemical industry , specifically in the maintenance of large rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, engines, and generators.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in safety-critical activities.
• Knowledge of using handheld and online equipment condition monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of vibration analysers and interpreting records.
• Understand rotating equipment international standards and DEPs.
• Knowledge of machining operations in workshop machine tools.
• Knowledge of dynamic balancing of rotating equipment.

What we offer

• You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.
• We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we are working towards that goal, click here.
• We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn't feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we'd still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

Shell in Qatar

The State of Qatar has been on a remarkable journey of economic development and growth. At Shell, we are immensely proud to have been invited to be a partner in this exciting journey. Since 200