Rotating Equipment Engineer

TealEnergi; Sabine Pass (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal Energi is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to support an LNG facility in Sabine Pass, TX. The 1-year renewable contract requires 40 hours per week onsite, supporting pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup for the new liquefaction train, while also providing reliability and preventive maintenance for brownfield operations.

The role calls for deep expertise in gas turbines, refrigeration and BOG compressors, pumps, and relevant mechanical systems, plus API standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years rotating equipment engineering experience in LNG, gas processing, refining, petrochemical, or similar facilities.
• Hands-on experience supporting commissioning and startup of major rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of API rotating equipment standards (610/617/618/670) and related machinery protection.
• Experience reviewing vibration, lubrication and condition monitoring data.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of rotating equipment for a new LNG train.
• Provide technical support for gas turbines, refrigeration compressors, BOG compressors, pumps and related mechanical systems.
• Oversee rotating equipment installation activities including setting, grouting, alignment, lube oil flushing and seals.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch lists, completion and turnover to operations.
• Coordinate rotating equipment activities with OEMs, vendors, contractors, operations and maintenance.

Skills

Rotating equipment reliability

Root Cause Failure Analysis

PM/PdM programs

Vibration analysis

Gas turbines & compressors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CMRP certification

Tools

Bently Nevada System 1

Job description

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Rotating Equipment Engineer

Location: Sabine Pass, TX (100% onsite)

Summary:

Teal Energi is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to support an LNG facility in Sabine

Pass, Texas. This is a 1-year renewable contract position working approximately 40 hours per week. The

role will support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities for a new liquefaction train

while also providing rotating equipment reliability and preventive maintenance support for existing

brownfield operations.

Job Duties:

Commissioning and Startup

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of rotating equipment for a new LNG liquefaction train.
• Provide technical support for gas turbines, refrigeration compressors, BOG compressors, pumps, and associated mechanical systems.
• Oversee rotating equipment installation activities, including equipment setting, grouting, alignment, lube oil flushing, preservation, and mechanical seal installation.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch list development, completion activities, and system turnover to operations.
• Coordinate rotating equipment activities with OEMs, equipment vendors, contractors, operations, and maintenance personnel.

Reliability and Maintenance

• Support and improve rotating equipment reliability and preventive maintenance programs across existing brownfield facilities.
• Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) for rotating equipment failures and recurring equipment issues.
• Develop and implement corrective actions resulting from equipment investigations and RCFA findings.
• Review vibration, lubrication, and other condition monitoring data to identify developing equipment health issues.
• Develop, review, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies, frequencies, and work scopes.
• Provide technical support for rotating equipment repairs, overhauls, and turnaround activities.

Technical and Process Safety Support

• Provide rotating equipment engineering expertise to operations and maintenance teams.
• Support PHA, HAZOP, and MOC activities involving rotating equipment and associated systems.
• Apply applicable API standards and industry practices when evaluating equipment condition, maintenance requirements, installations, repairs, and reliability improvements.

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Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 8 years of rotating equipment engineering experience in LNG, gas processing, refining, petrochemical, or similar process facilities.
• Hands-on experience supporting commissioning and startup of major rotating equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with centrifugal compressors, gas and/or steam turbines, and pumps.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment reliability engineering, root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and PM/PdM programs.
• Working knowledge of applicable API rotating equipment and machinery protection standards, including API 610, API 617, API 618, API 670, or similar standards.
• Experience reviewing vibration, lubrication, and condition monitoring data.
• Experience with condition monitoring tools such as Bently Nevada System 1.
• Active TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Sabine Pass, TX.
• LNG industry experience, particularly with refrigeration, BOG, or end flash gas compressors, is preferred.
• Experience with GE Frame gas turbines and Baker Hughes or Elliott compressors is preferred.
• Vibration Analyst certification, CAT II or higher, is preferred.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar reliability certification is preferred.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

About Teal Energi:

Teal Energi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, Teal Energi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

Teal Energi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

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