Senior Rotating Machinery Engineer

Messer Americas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a Lead Machinery Engineer to provide technical expertise in rotating equipment design, specification, fabrication, installation and commissioning across project scopes. You will mentor junior engineers, develop cost bases for proposals, and interface with multiple disciplines to meet project targets.

The role requires broad knowledge of pumps, compressors, expanders and safety practices, plus travel 25–40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7–15 years of rotating equipment experience.
• PE license is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 25–40%.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, select, commissioning and troubleshoot rotating equipment.
• Oversee engineering groups and field contractor organizations.
• Interface with proposals to generate preliminary design and cost information.
• Develop Messer internal rotating equipment standards and procedures.
• Represent Messer on professional standard committees such as CGA.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Pumps

Compressors

Expanders

Cryogenic expanders

API standards knowledge

HAZOPs participation

QA/QC plans for rotating equipment

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree a plus

Job description

Messer Americas is seeking a Lead Machinery Engineer to provide technical expertise in rotating equipment design, specification, fabrication, installation and commissioning across project scopes. You will mentor junior engineers, develop cost bases for proposals, and interface with multiple disciplines to meet project targets.

The role requires broad knowledge of pumps, compressors, expanders and safety practices, plus travel 25–40%.