Senior Rotating Machinery Engineer - Plant Reliability

United States Careers; La Porte, Hartford, Beloit (IN, IL, WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support rotating machinery and mechanical equipment across facilities. The role focuses on technical engineering support, reliability improvements, and major maintenance planning for critical equipment.

The candidate will travel 30–40% to jobsites, lead safety-driven operations, and provide expert recommendations for vibration analysis, lubrication, and predictive maintenance to ensure reliable plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7–10 years of combined experience with at least 5 years in an operational and engineering environment working with rotating machinery.
• Must be able to travel 30–40% (60–80 nights per year).

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for rotating equipment including compressors, pumps, fans, gearboxes and their auxiliary systems.
• Supports major maintenance planning and execution with machinery scope development and budgeting.
• Offers field support during major maintenance execution and prepares close-out reports for lessons learned.
• Monitors machinery history and condition to prioritize major maintenance scopes and budgeting needs.
• Assesses contractor/service provider technical competency to ensure quality.

Skills

Operational safety leadership

Self-started

Communication skills

Rotating machinery know-how

Predictive maintenance

High-speed machinery troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Messer is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support rotating machinery and mechanical equipment across facilities. The role focuses on technical engineering support, reliability improvements, and major maintenance planning for critical equipment.

The candidate will travel 30–40% to jobsites, lead safety-driven operations, and provide expert recommendations for vibration analysis, lubrication, and predictive maintenance to ensure reliable plant operations.