Introduction

Brunel is currently looking for a Machinery specialist on a long term contract to support our clients Maintenance & Reliability team. Machinery Specialist V is a senior technical role embedded on site, responsible for owning and driving the rotating machinery reliability program, with a strong emphasis on lubrication & vibration diagnostics.

What are you going to do

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the site lubrication strategy (oil selection, change/sweetening, labeling, reservoir and filter maintenance, sample points, etc.).
Define lubrication routes, frequency, sample/reporting procedures.
Monitor oil condition through sampling (e.g., wear metals, contamination, water content) and manage responses (change, rejuvenate, etc.).
Establish predictive and condition-based monitoring routes; set alarm/alert thresholds.
Collect and interpret vibration data (spectrum, phase, time waveform, orbits, etc.).
Identify early signs of mechanical issues (bearing wear, shaft misalignment, imbalance, looseness, etc.).
Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) when required.
Work with rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, gearboxes, drivers, seal systems, etc.
Define performance criteria vs actual, identify "bad actors," recommend improvements or modifications.
Participate in or lead reliability improvement projects (upgrades, retrofits, supplier / OEM oversight).
Act as technical liaison among Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and possibly Reliability teams.
Support Maintenance planners / supervisors with scope of work, job plans, spare parts definition.
Ensure alignment of reliability goals, technical standards, and best practices across site.

Essential skills and knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field is preferred.
Typically 5-10+ years in rotating equipment reliability / machinery roles; strong experience in lubrication and vibration/condition monitoring. LNG / natural gas industry experience is a strong plus.
Certified/qualified in vibration analysis (ISO levels or equivalent) preferred.
Hands-on technical understanding of:
Pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, drivers, gearbox, seal & bearing systems
Lubrication regimes & oil contamination control
Rotordynamics fundamentals: alignment, balancing, vibration signatures
Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and drive corrective actions.
Ability to work in the field as well as in cross-functional technical settings; able to communicate technical information to operators, technicians, engineering, etc.
Good organizational and documentation skills; familiar with CMMS systems for managing work orders, PMs, history.
Comfortable establishing long-term programs, ownership of machinery performance over time.

Closing: November 07, 2025

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Vacancy reference: TR-267142

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