ROTATING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER (LEVEL DOE)

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks a Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide technical support on all rotating machinery at the Beulah, ND facility. You will optimize PM/PdM programs, analyze vibration and performance data, and lead root-cause analyses and equipment upgrades. The role includes collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency in operations. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering program.
• Occasional travel.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Optimize preventative and predictive maintenance programs for rotating equipment.
• Analyze vibration, lubrication, ultrasound, thermography, and performance data to improve equipment reliability.
• Perform root cause analyses and cost/benefit studies for design improvements or upgrades.
• Develop repair plans, checklists, and procedures for critical overhauls.
• Provide technical field support and oversee major rotating equipment repairs and overhauls.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Title:

ROTATING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER (LEVEL DOE)

Posting Start Date:

10/2/26

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND.

This position is open to varying levels based on experience.

This position responsible for providing technical assistance on all rotating equipment to ensure safe and compliant operation, while maximizing equipment availability and minimizing maintenance expenses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Optimize preventative maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs to improve equipment condition monitoring and reduce production losses due to equipment failures.

• Analyze data obtained from vibration, lubrication, acoustic ultrasound, thermography, and compressor/turbine performance monitoring programs to continually improve rotating equipment performance.

• Troubleshoot, perform root cause failure analysis and cost/benefit analysis to develop and implement engineering solutions for design improvements and/or equipment upgrades.

• Assist in the development of repair plans, repair checklists, and maintenance procedures for critical equipment overhauls to ensure quality and accurate project schedules.

• Provide technical support to the field by recommending corrective maintenance activities to properly restore rotating equipment assets back to optimum design conditions and provide oversight for major rotating equipment repairs and overhauls to ensure quality.

• Assist with Facility Plan projects; collaborate with Basin Electric Engineering as needed for support, develop cost/benefit analysis, and make recommendations for equipment and priorities based on history and reliability statistics.

• Ensure equipment spare parts are optimized by determining recommended suppliers, assisting with equipment bill of material revisions, and recommending min/max inventory levels. Provide support in the maintenance and failure analysis of warehouse inventory within the repairable spares process.

• Support the development of asset management plans and other reliability improvement efforts by providing rotating equipment expertise. Participates in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and metrics for rotating equipment performance and plant wide PM/PdM programs.

• Assist in providing technical input on maintenance and maintenance engineering procedures to ensure compliance with the Mechanical Integrity portion of the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) Process Safety Management Standard.

• Maintains plant drawings, asset specification data and process safety information in Asset Suite, APM, and Fusion. Maintain equipment vibration alarm/trip set points, alignment specifications, and lube oil specifications within APM. Utilizes AutoCAD to develop design information and to revise existing plant drawings.

• Assist in specifying new equipment, facilitating equipment component standardization, and contributing subject matter expertise to determine life cycle costs for equipment involved in new projects. Participates in the checkout/acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment installations.

• Complete annual auditing of critical equipment to identify discrepancies, reports findings, and recommend applicable corrective maintenance plans. Review and follows up on rotating equipment repair documentation to ensure quality, safety and reliability.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited mechanical engineering program.

• Occasional travel.

• A valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, constant use of computer/keyboard, and climbing stairs and ladders; occasional bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, hand grip up to 25 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level, crawling, use of tools, foot controls, and turning of valves. Good vision, hearing, hand coordination, finger dexterity, the ability to perform close work, and the ability to speak are required for this position. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, confined areas, and working at heights up to 150 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. Incumbents are required to wear dusk masks, be respirator qualified, and wear full-face Scott Air Paks when necessary.

KEY SKILLS

• Broad knowledge of advanced mechanical techniques, theories, practices and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Basin Electric wants all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or who needs other assistance or accommodations, please contact us at 701-223-0441. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed or provide your contact information, and a Basin Electric Human Resources representative will contact you. Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.