Rotating Equipment Technology Lead

Olin Chemicals; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin in Houston, TX seeks a Rotating Equipment Technology Lead to oversee reliability and maintenance performance of critical rotating equipment across the organization. You will drive performance improvements, guide capital and maintenance projects, and provide technical consulting to operations, maintenance, and improvement teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of centrifugal compressors, pumps, and related machinery, plus strong leadership and collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in rotating equipment technology.
• Strong mechanical capabilities and understanding of design/maintenance of rotating equipment systems.
• Proficiency in reliability fundamentals (PM/PdM, RCA, FMEA, SIC).
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license and TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership for rotating equipment maintenance, reliability, and capital projects.
• Develop maintenance scopes and ensure execution for all critical rotating equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Provide rotating equipment technical expertise to support production and reliability improvement initiatives, including performance analysis, condition monitoring, optimization, and online troubleshooting.
• Work across the rotating equipment network to provide technical support and direction to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Create, train, and reinforce mechanical maintenance procedures based on best practice and engineering standard guidance.
• Participate in capital and expense project design reviews and provide technical guidance on engineering and standards application, selection, design, procurement, and testing of new machinery systems and upgrades.

Skills

Rotating equipment expertise

Reliability programs

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title

Rotating Equipment Technology Lead

Location(s)

Houston, TX; Additional locations may include Plaquemine, LA; St. Gabriel, LA; Freeport, TX; Lake Jackson, TX

Salary

$140,000 - $175,000

Schedule

Hybrid schedule available of up to 2 days remote

Relocation

Available

The Rotating Equipment Technology Lead plays a critical role in supporting Olin's business objectives by overseeing and improving reliability and maintenance performance of rotating equipment across the organization. Performance improvement efforts will focus on eliminating unplanned production interruption events and eliminating process safety events/risks. This position will provide technical consulting support to operations, maintenance/reliability, and technology/improvement departments for all critical turbo-machinery trains throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership for critical rotating equipment maintenance, reliability, and capital projects.
• Develop maintenance scopes and ensure proper execution for all critical rotating equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Provide rotating equipment technical expertise to support production and reliability improvement initiatives, including machinery performance analysis, condition monitoring, optimization, and online troubleshooting of rotating equipment systems.
• Work across the rotating equipment network to provide technical support and direction necessary to maintain safe and reliable operation of critical rotating equipment.
• Create, train, and reinforce mechanical maintenance procedures based on best practice and engineering standard guidance.
• Participate in capital and expense project design reviews and provide technical guidance on engineering and standards application, selection, design, procurement, and testing of new machinery systems and upgrade of existing machinery systems.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in rotating equipment technology.
• Demonstrated success in implementing rotating equipment asset integrity and reliability programs, achieving measurable improvements in operational performance.
• Must have strong mechanical capabilities combined with technical understanding of design and maintenance of rotating equipment systems.
• Proficiency in reliability fundamentals such as PM/PdM, RCA, FMEA, SIC, Maintenance Work Process, and effective mechanical integrity systems that support asset life cycle management.
• Technical knowledge of the various types of rotating equipment (e.g., centrifugal compressors, blowers, reciprocating compressors, pumps, liquid ring vacuum pumps/compressors) in a chemical manufacturing site.
• Ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

About Olin

All In With Olin Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities. An All-In Investment in Your Future At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well-being, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

Employment Eligibility & Equal Opportunity

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.