Rotating Equipment Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance en‑

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive health and wellness

International collaboration and growth

Access to advanced diagnostic tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Rotating Equipment Engineer to join a remote engineering team. You will specify, design, troubleshoot, and optimize turbines, compressors, and pumps across global operations, applying your deep technical knowledge to improve reliability and uptime.

This fully remote role offers international collaboration, comprehensive benefits, and growth in rotating machinery. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least six years’ experience in rotating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on rotating equipment engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of rotating machinery operation and failure modes.
• Experience with vibration analysis, rotor dynamics and performance testing.
• Familiarity with API and ASME industry standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for remote diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and select rotating equipment (turbines, compressors, pumps, motors) for various industrial applications.
• Develop and implement condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs for rotating machinery.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on rotating equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and expertise to field operations, maintenance teams, and project engineers globally.
• Review and approve vendor technical proposals and drawings related to rotating equipment.
• Stay current with industry best practices, new technologies, and advancements in rotating equipment engineering.

Skills

6+ years rotating equipment experience

Vibration analysis

Rotor dynamics

Performance testing

Remote diagnostics

API/ASME standards

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Rotating Equipment Engineer to join their remote engineering team. This role will focus on the specification, design, troubleshooting, and maintenance optimization of all rotating machinery within their global operations. You will leverage your deep expertise to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and longevity of critical equipment such as turbines, compressors, and pumps. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer to work remotely, applying advanced technical knowledge to solve complex challenges and drive performance improvements across diverse industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and select rotating equipment (turbines, compressors, pumps, motors) for various industrial applications.
• Develop and implement condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs for rotating machinery.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on rotating equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and expertise to field operations, maintenance teams, and project engineers globally.
• Review and approve vendor technical proposals and drawings related to rotating equipment.
• Stay current with industry best practices, new technologies, and advancements in rotating equipment engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience specifically focused on rotating equipment engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of various types of rotating machinery, their operation, and failure modes.
• Experience with vibration analysis , rotor dynamics, and performance testing.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., API, ASME).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for remote diagnostics and support.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and professional growth.
• Access to advanced diagnostic tools and software.