About the Role
The Snr Engineer (Rotating) position is responsible for providing robust professional technical expertise, analysis, troubleshooting, and operational support for Rotating Equipment engineering services under the TL Mechanical Engineering Services scope. This role involves the development of new projects and improvements in rotating equipment, preparing and reviewing cost estimates, ensuring timely completion of engineering work, and implementing continuous improvements of rotating equipment/services. The position aligns with the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategies while adhering to policies, guidelines, and international standards.
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Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Technical Support
- Serve as subject matter expert for mechanical engineering issues, providing guidance and solutions for operational reliability and efficiency.
- Review engineering deliverables including design packages, specifications, calculations, and reports.
- Provide troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution for critical mechanical equipment failures.
- Ensure compliance with asset management standards, HSSE requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Project & Operations Interface
- Support major capital projects, maintenance activities, and turnarounds with timely mechanical engineering input.
- Lead technical evaluations and cost-benefit analyses for equipment upgrades or modifications.
- Coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of supplied mechanical equipment.
- Participate in risk assessments, hazard reviews, and incident investigations.
Project & Operations Support
- Oversee mechanical engineering inputs to capital projects, turnarounds, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure timely delivery of technical evaluations.
- Coordinate with procurement and contractors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality execution.
- Contribute to risk assessments, root cause analysis, and incident investigations as required.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for improving asset reliability, maintainability, and performance of mechanical equipment.
- Recommend and implement advanced engineering practices and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to departmental KPIs and ensure high-quality engineering service delivery.
Accountabilities
- Coordinate with internal departments (Operation, Maintenance, Planning) to proactively resolve issues.
- Provide general rotating equipment engineering support across projects.
- Facilitate technical support to refinery/petrochemical operations and maintenance staff.
- Assist in the development of engineering concepts and designs for operational projects.
- Provide guidance on responding to rotating equipment failure incidents, optimizing repair timelines.
- Assist in the selection of materials and specifications for repairs and modifications of rotating equipment.
- Develop scope of work for repairs and overhauls, and evaluate bids according to company procedures.
- Prepare specifications, finalize sizing, layout, and estimate capacity and power requirements for rotating equipment systems.
- Support maintenance teams in developing repair procedures for critical equipment and capital spares.
- Evaluate external contractor performance and conduct inspections of mechanical engineering projects.
- Maintain manufacturer and vendor contacts to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure closure of project punch-list items and provide input for close-out reports.
Key Interactions
- Internal: All TSD Team Leaders and Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement & Contracts
- External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
Notable Working Conditions
- Field Operations and office environment, moderate to intensive computer screen use.
Education Requirements
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent.
Language Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English is required.
Background and Experience
Competencies and Skills
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, specifically with rotating equipment.
- Experience in field investigations, inspections, troubleshooting, and performance checks.
- Understanding of Process Plant (P&ID / PFD) and engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with software applications such as Meridium, PI, and RBI, among others.
- Strong knowledge and expertise in SAP (PM, MM & FM Modules) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Proficient in MS Office applications like MS Word and MS Excel.
- Well-versed in international codes and standards including API specifications.
- Knowledge in centrifugal pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and related equipment.
- Experience in rotating equipment condition monitoring and thermodynamic performance data analysis.
- Strong background in maintenance processes, managing contracts, and shutdown-related tasks.
Soft Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Decisiveness
- Influence
- Work Prioritization
- Planning and Organizing
- Effective Communication (verbal and written)
- Personal and Team Accountability
Technical Skills
- Computer literacy including MS Office
- Knowledge of maintenance best practices
- Refinery commissioning and start-up
- Acute observation and inspection skills
- Accurate reporting skills
- Proficient in interpreting technical drawings
- Results-oriented
- SOP interpretation
- Expertise in mechanical rotating equipment.
