Rotating Equipment Engineer

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Rotating Equipment Engineer in Houston for a 2-year contract to support a major LNG export plant project through FEED, EPC, construction, commissioning and handover activities.

The role involves technical oversight across project phases, coordinating with a multi-discipline team and ensuring safe, reliable, and maintainable plant delivery with strong emphasis on rotating equipment performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience as a Rotating Equipment Engineer in LNG or similar.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment design, installation, operation and maintenance (centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, dry gas seal systems, pumps, lubrication).
• Working knowledge of API, ASME, ANSI, ASTM and ISO codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight during FEED and EPC detailed engineering.
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, design drawings and specs for accuracy.
• Support development of engineering specs and QA during procurement.
• Provide guidance on rotating equipment selection, installation, and commissioning planning.
• Participate in model reviews, HAZOPs, and hazard assessments.
• Interface with project engineers and contractors to respond to queries.
• Monitor site during construction to ensure safety and design adherence.
• Review commissioning data to identify performance improvements.
• Maintain project docs through lifecycle and warranty period.

Skills

Rotating equipment expertise

LNG/process plant experience

Safety awareness

Technical communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME/API standards

Process piping knowledge

Job description

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Duration: 2-year contract initially

Location: Houston, TX

Start date: August 2026

End date: September 2028

Position Overview

This opportunity is for a Rotating Equipment Engineer to support a major LNG export plant project through engineering, construction, commissioning and operational handover activities. The Rotating Equipment Engineer will work within a multi-discipline Project Management Team, providing technical oversight and engineering input across project phases. This position offers the chance to contribute to the safe, reliable and maintainable delivery of complex process plant facilities. The Rotating Equipment Engineer role is well suited to candidates with strong rotating equipment expertise in LNG or comparable process industry environments.

Role Context

This role sits within the energy sector on a base load natural gas liquefaction and LNG export plant project. The assignment covers FEED, EPC engineering and procurement support, construction, startup, commissioning and plant operations after handover. The Rotating Equipment Engineer will be part of a multi-discipline Project Management Team, working in contractor home offices during FEED and engineering phases, with visits to site during construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight during FEED and EPC detailed engineering to support compliance with project design basis, LNG codes and industry standards.
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, design drawings and specifications for technical accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Support the development of engineering specifications and provide quality assurance during procurement of materials, equipment and services.
• Provide technical guidance on rotating equipment selection, qualification, design review, shop testing, installation and commissioning planning.
• Participate in model reviews, process hazard analysis, HAZOPs and other formal hazard assessment activities.
• Interface with project discipline engineers, designers and contractors to respond to technical queries and support effective project delivery.
• At site, monitor contractor execution to support safe working practices and adherence to approved designs, specifications and statutory requirements.
• Review commissioning and startup performance data, identifying opportunities to improve plant and equipment performance.
• Support the maintenance of project documentation through the project lifecycle and warranty period after turnover.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Essential: Minimum 10+ years of experience as a Rotating Equipment Engineer within LNG or a similar process plant environment.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of rotating equipment design, installation, operation and maintenance, including centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, dry gas seal systems, process pumps and lubrication systems.
• Essential: Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including API, ASME, ANSI, ASTM and ISO.
• Essential: Understanding of LNG processing, storage and transportation, including relevant health, safety, maintenance and operational considerations.
• Essential: Knowledge of plant maintenance philosophies and practical experience of plant maintenance systems.
• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational capability and a high level of safety awareness.
• Desirable: Professional Engineering License in good standing with at least one state.
• Desirable: Knowledge of FERC, USCG, DOT and OSHA regulations.