Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer – Reliability & Turnarounds

Air Products; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and maintaining rotating machinery across US facilities. Located primarily in La Porte, TX, the role involves up to 30% travel, supporting operations and leading root cause analyses to enhance reliability and performance of machinery. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in compressors and turbines. Attractive benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience (10 years preferred) in rotating equipment.
• Strong background in troubleshooting and optimizing machinery systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for machinery failures.
• Oversee technical support during machinery overhauls.
• Implement reliability and efficiency improvements.
• Act as a mentor for operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Technical expertise in rotating equipment

Machinery vibration diagnostics

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Verbal and written communication skills

Independent decision making

Organizational and planning skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Air Products is seeking a Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and maintaining rotating machinery across US facilities. Located primarily in La Porte, TX, the role involves up to 30% travel, supporting operations and leading root cause analyses to enhance reliability and performance of machinery. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in compressors and turbines. Attractive benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.