Rotating Equipment Engineer | Oil and Gas | Saudi Arabia

Hudson Manpower; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical support firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide expert advisory support on the reliability and integrity of rotating machinery. This senior role involves ensuring compliance with standards, developing maintenance strategies, and conducting root cause analysis. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in Technical Support within chemical or petrochemical sectors, excellent problem-solving skills, and be proficient in machinery troubleshooting. A competitive salary of SAR 10,000 is offered with a 48-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in rotating machinery within Technical Support or Maintenance roles.
• Thorough understanding of equipment failure analysis and inspection procedures.
• Competency in troubleshooting and condition monitoring.
• Fully conversant with petrochemical engineering codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support on reliability of rotating machinery.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards.
• Develop and review maintenance strategies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support during maintenance activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Expertise in rotating machinery

Condition monitoring

SAP knowledge

Failure analysis

Job description

The Rotating Equipment Engineer will provide expert advisory support on the reliability and integrity of rotating machinery across capital projects and MOC (Management of Change) activities. The role ensures equipment reliability in accordance with national and international standards and supports both Production and Maintenance teams in resolving complex rotating equipment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advisory functions on reliability and mechanical integrity of rotating equipment.

• Ensure compliance of rotating machinery in capital projects and MOC processes with relevant standards.

• Develop, review, and update maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for machinery failures and ensure implementation of corrective actions.

• Provide technical support during shutdowns/turnarounds, inspections, and ongoing maintenance activities.

• Support mechanical integrity, safety, and reliability improvement initiatives across the site.

• Participate with SMEs in reliability methodologies such as RCM, RBI, and RIS.

• Perform reliability improvement studies addressing chronic issues, repeated failures, and equipment obsolescence.

• Support implementation of SABIC ATC SMS standards, best practices, bad actor resolution plans, and technical alerts.

Required Skills & Competencies

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.

• Leadership and communication skills.

• High level of self-motivation.

• Expertise in rotating and reciprocating machinery.

• Competency in machinery troubleshooting and condition monitoring.

• Working knowledge of SAP and general computer skills.

• Thorough understanding of equipment failure analysis, inspection/testing procedures, and industry best practices.

• Fully conversant with petrochemical engineering codes, standards, regulations, and practices.

KPIs / Performance Indicators

• Reliability improvement initiatives and outcomes.

• Effective participation in RCA/RCM/RBI processes.

• Reduction in repeated failures and chronic issues.

• Implementation of best practices and technical recommendations.

• Support in shutdowns, turnarounds, and critical maintenance activities.

Location: Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia
Salary: SAR 10,000 (All-inclusive)
Working Hours: 48 Hours per week
Experience Level: Senior
Age Limit: 35–40 Years
Visa Status: Single
Joining: Immediate after selection - Max 30 Days

Experience: Minimum 5 years in rotating machinery within Technical Support, Maintenance, or Inspection roles in large Chemical, Fertilizer, or Petrochemical complexes.