25-351.B1 - Rotating Equipment Engineer

Hilcorp Energy Company; Alaska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer based in Deadhorse, AK. This full-time role focuses on managing maintenance and optimization of rotating equipment and providing technical guidance during maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and five years of experience in oil production facilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management skills are essential. The position also includes significant field travel and liaising with contractors.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in oil production facilities.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and optimization of rotating equipment.
• Coordinate with field employees for troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain maintenance policies and guidelines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Reliability Centered Maintenance

Project Management

Vibration Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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25-351.B1 - Rotating Equipment Engineer

Apply locations Deadhorse, AK time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 1, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id R005279 Job Objective:
This slope-based role is responsible for providing technical guidance to Hilcorp Alaska Asset Teams during planned and unplanned maintenance activities on gas turbines, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment. Additionally, this role provides rotating equipment troubleshooting and identifies and implements innovative opportunities across all Hilcorp North Slope Assets.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate efficient reliability centered maintenance and optimization of rotating equipment.
• Project management assistance to facilities for rotating equipment and turnaround projects.
• Operational and economic project evaluation needed to support production growth and facility expansion.
• Acts as focal point for field employees and Engineering to troubleshoot and maintain site rotating equipment.
• Identifies long term needs (maintenance and optimization) and provide input on budgetary requirements.
• Manages on and off-site contractor support within area of responsibility.
• Has direct impact on turnaround, maintenance, and spare inventory scope and budget.
• Ensure strong alignment and support with field-based teams, especially the Prudhoe Bay Overhaul team. Strive to be the trusted source for rotating equipment engineering expertise.
• Supports and guides the site field maintenance and operations team in all matters pertaining to rotating equipment
  • Set the example to take info from real life observations & eagerness to spend time on the shop floor and turbine skids.
  • Build passion for world class maintenance and reliability.
  • Customer support focus – meeting the needs of the facilities the team serves.
• Supports EAM (PM tracking program) process. Assists with the Preventative Maintenance Program and helps ensure proper PM’s are captured in the system with appropriate documentation to ensure compliance.
• Maintains major component spare part inventory plan and ensures major component inventory is monitored and evaluated on a set frequency.
• Manages QA/QC processes and documentation to ensure quality of major components.
• Develops and maintains maintenance Policies, Procedures, Practices and Guidelines within area of responsibility.
• Identifies and assesses all new technology systems and leads the adoption, identification, or creation of engineering standards for rotating equipment.
• Assess state-of-the-art techniques for condition based/predictive maintenance for different types of rotating equipment and develop these into plans that can be deployed across the assets.
• Leads efforts to develop expertise in operational reliability systems and management (Root Cause Analysis and implementing lessons learned).
• Participates in Asset Team, Facilities Engineering, and Field meetings as required.
• Liaises with vendor representatives to negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Approximately 25% travel annually to the field to support equipment troubleshooting, meetings with field personnel, project support, and/or equipment overhaul support.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort/goals by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years experience preferred in an oil production facility, industrial oil refinery, chemicals plant, or similar facility, inclusive of turbines, pumps, compressors, fans, and blowers.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance, root cause investigations, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience in contract and project management.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis techniques and principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Hilcorp personnel and contractors.
• Ability to work established work schedule.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to consider safety in all decisions.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

Education Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred. BS in other engineering disciplines or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability, and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position will be considered.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• None.

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Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and is the largest oil producer in Louisiana. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 2,800 employees in multiple operating areas including the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, the Northeast United States, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet and North Slope. Our formula is to grow the company by leveraging our core competencies and operational expertise. Our proficiency in these key areas has resulted in significant growth over the last several years. Hilcorp is consistently acknowledged for its culture, values and ethics. In fact we have been recognized by multiple, local and national, publications as one of the best places to work in America. Hilcorp has also been commended for its unique programs that foster charitable giving by its employees and our emphasis on partnering with the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive to maintain a culture that will allow for continued growth.

Hilcorp Energy is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.