Synchronous Condenser / Rotating Plant Specialist

Applus+ Velosi KSA; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Duruper seeks an experienced Synchronous Condenser / Rotating Plant Specialist to perform condition assessments and technical evaluations of synchronous machines and rotating equipment. The role covers stator/rotor condition, bearings, vibration, lubrication, cooling, excitation, protection and auxiliary systems to identify deterioration and recommend maintenance strategies.

The candidate will review oil analysis, insulation tests, and excitation performance, evaluate risk, and prepare detailed

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in synchronous machines, synchronous condensers or rotating equipment.
• Strong knowledge of stator/rotor systems, bearings, excitation, vibration, lubrication and cooling systems.
• Experience in vibration analysis, oil analysis and electrical machine condition assessment.
• Ability to interpret vibration spectra, temperature trends and insulation test results.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment failure mechanisms, condition monitoring and RCA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and mechanical condition assessments of synchronous condensers and rotating plant equipment.
• Inspect stators, rotors, bearings, shafts, lubrication, cooling systems and seals.
• Evaluate vibration levels, vibration spectra, temperature trends and operating performance.
• Review oil analysis, insulation test records and excitation system performance.
• Assess starting systems, protection systems, auxiliaries and operating history.
• Analyse operating hours, start/stop cycles, trips and maintenance records.
• Identify equipment deterioration, failure mechanisms and reliability risks.
• Recommend balancing, corrective maintenance, overhaul, refurbishment or replacement.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and prepare technical condition assessment reports.

Skills

Synchronous machines

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Condition assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Synchronous Condenser / Rotating Plant Specialist to conduct condition assessments and technical evaluations of synchronous machines and associated rotating equipment. The role involves assessing stator and rotor condition, bearings, vibration, lubrication, cooling, excitation, protection and auxiliary systems to identify deterioration, evaluate equipment reliability and recommend maintenance, overhaul or refurbishment strategies.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and mechanical condition assessments of synchronous condensers and rotating plant equipment.

• Inspect stators, rotors, bearings, shafts, lubrication, cooling systems and seals.

• Evaluate vibration levels, vibration spectra, temperature trends and operating performance.

• Review oil analysis, insulation test records and excitation system performance.

• Assess starting systems, protection systems, auxiliaries and operating history.

• Analyse operating hours, start/stop cycles, trips and maintenance records.

• Identify equipment deterioration, failure mechanisms and reliability risks.

• Recommend balancing, corrective maintenance, overhaul, refurbishment or replacement.

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and prepare technical condition assessment reports.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in synchronous machines, synchronous condensers or rotating equipment.

• Strong knowledge of stator/rotor systems, bearings, excitation, vibration, lubrication and cooling systems.

• Experience in vibration analysis, oil analysis and electrical machine condition assessment.

• Ability to interpret vibration spectra, temperature trends and insulation test results.

• Knowledge of rotating equipment failure mechanisms, condition monitoring and RCA.

• Experience in evaluating maintenance history, equipment deterioration and remaining service life.

• ISO 18436 Vibration Analysis Category II/III certification is preferred.

• OEM synchronous machine training is an added advantage.