Rotating Equipment Engineer | Oil and Gas | Saudi Arabia

HUDSON; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to ensure reliability and integrity of rotating machinery. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical Support or Maintenance in large petrochemical complexes. Key responsibilities include conducting root cause analysis, supporting safety initiatives, and developing maintenance strategies to enhance performance. Ideal candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and expertise in machinery troubleshooting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory support on rotating machinery reliability.
• Conduct root cause analysis for machinery failures.
• Support safety and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Develop and improve maintenance strategies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical abilities

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Expertise in rotating machinery

Machinery troubleshooting

SAP knowledge

Failure analysis

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.