Introduction

  • The Rotating Equipment Engineer is responsible for assuring the design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of rotating equipment result in safe, reliable operations.
  • The Rotating Equipment Engineer will actively participate in Detail Design, Procurement and support the project team during Construction and Startup phases of the project.
  • The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps, develop solutions, provide expert feedback, develop procedures, and build a capital efficient facility.

What are you going to do 

  • Responsible for all rotating equipment in the Ethylene scope including major centrifugal compressors, turboexpander/compressor, ethylene product pumps, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating compressors, etc.
  • Supports the engineering contractor in completing detailed design for rotating equipment.
  • Reviews inspection and test plans (ITPs) for manufacturing vendor surveillance.
  • Witness critical equipment mechanical and performance testing.
  • Monitors the equipment manufacturer’s work to ensure that requirements and specifications are satisfied.
  • Reviews contractor preservation plans for rotating equipment and associated packages.
  • Participates in design review of lubrication systems and oil selection, seal systems, machinery monitoring and protection systems, etc.
  • Helps ensure that constructed systems are completed appropriately from a technical perspective for system acceptance and that commissioned systems have appropriate Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
  • Participates in method statement development and review of pre-commissioning plans, procedures, and activities.
  • Participates in Vendor Spare Part Interchangeability List review and stock selection along with stock level recommendations.
  • Provide Project Management regular updates, written and verbal, on the status of critical equipment manufacturing, testing, and installation activities.
  • Participates in Pre-startup Safety Reviews as appropriate.
  • Reviews content of preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Participates in equipment preservation assurance/preventive maintenance reviews along with regular field audits of equipment installation.
  • Provides troubleshooting expertise during commissioning and startup.
  • Provides key technical oversight of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure rotating equipment meets manufacturers’ standards prior to initial startup – oil systems, etc.
  • Works with vendor Field Service Representative during installation and commissioning of critical equipment.
  • Monitors critical equipment startup for machinery systems.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Minimum 10 yrs. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree or mechanical specialist with 15+ years of relevant experience required
  • Previous capital project experience and/or working with an EPC contractor
  • Experience working within a Client team advantageous
  • ‘Grass roots” major capital project experience.
  • Experience working with an contractor(s)
  • Previous experience working in an ethylene unit or on an ethylene ‘grass roots’ capital project.
  • Previous experience with Bently Nevada machine monitoring systems.
  • Must have good trouble-shooting abilities
  • Must be a self-starter with desire to lead and take responsibility
  • Must have strong commitment to personnel and process safety
  • Must have knowledge of Industry Standards related to rotating equipment
  • Must have ability to work with peers, company employees, and Contractors
  • Must have hands-on experience in vibration monitoring and analysis
  • Must have working knowledge of machinery health monitoring methods/applications
  • Commitment to relocate internationally to engineering office and construction site
  • Commitment to stay on the project through Mechanical Completion and possibly startup
  • Excellent leadership and team building skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 9 Hours / 6 Days
  • Duration:
    • 12 Months, renewable
  • Location:
    • Qatar