Rotating Equipment Engineer: Field Startup & Reliability

ASRC Talent Solutions; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to transition projects to safe, reliable operations at a central processing facility, seawater treatment plant, and drill site. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Project teams to ensure a disciplined startup and smooth handover.

The role emphasizes commissioning, equipment troubleshooting, installation practices, and maintenance strategy development in remote/field environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in oil and gas or similar industrial environments.
• Direct experience supporting commissioning and startup of new facilities.
• Strong background in rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, and generators.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting in live operating environments.
• Experience working in remote or field-based operations environments.
• Familiarity with PSSR, commissioning processes, and startup workflows.
• Experience working with OEMs and vendors during installation and startup.

Responsibilities

• Promote and lead in implementing Company safety, health, environment, process, people and planning policies.
• Support commissioning, pre-startup safety reviews, and startup of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, generators).
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support during startup and early operations.
• Ensure proper installation practices (alignment, grouting, coupling) and support MOC for modifications.
• Develop operating and maintenance procedures for rotating equipment; establish maintenance strategies.
• Interface with vendors and SMEs to resolve complex technical issues; coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Commissioning teams.
• Promote safety and regulatory compliance for all rotating equipment activities.
• Be a hands-on, field-based engineer from commissioning through early operations.
• Provide calm, practical troubleshooting during high-pressure startup conditions.
• Bridge the gap between project execution and Operations ownership.
• Ensure rotation equipment transitions to reliable, sustainable operation.
• Bring a reliability mindset beyond commissioning.
• Identify gaps early and drive resolution proactively across disciplines.
• Maintain strong field presence and build trust with Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Support AES zero-incident safety culture with personal accountability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field-based engineering

Cross-functional collab

Vibration analysis

Tools

PSSR

MOC process

OEM/vendor coordination

Job description

ASRC Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to transition projects to safe, reliable operations at a central processing facility, seawater treatment plant, and drill site. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Project teams to ensure a disciplined startup and smooth handover.

The role emphasizes commissioning, equipment troubleshooting, installation practices, and maintenance strategy development in remote/field environments.