Rotating Equipment Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension fund and retirement benefits

Opportunities for specialized training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer for our Upington operations. The role focuses on the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of rotating machinery including pumps, compressors, and turbines to ensure reliability and optimal performance of critical assets.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience with rotating equipment, strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and vibration analysis, plus experience in predictive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and vibration analysis.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).
• Familiarity with API/ASME codes and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure rotating equipment based on project requirements and operational needs.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and performance testing of new equipment.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies, including predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical expertise and support to maintenance teams and operations personnel.
• Review equipment designs and proposals from vendors for compliance and suitability.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Predictive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Rotating Equipment Engineer to join their team in Upington . This role is crucial for the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, and turbines. You will ensure the reliability and optimal performance of these critical assets within our client's industrial operations. This is a hands-on position requiring deep technical expertise in rotating equipment and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure rotating equipment based on project requirements and operational needs.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and performance testing of new equipment.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies , including predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical expertise and support to maintenance teams and operations personnel.
• Review equipment designs and proposals from vendors for compliance and suitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and vibration analysis.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension fund and other retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional development.
• Challenging work environment with critical industrial assets in Upington .