Job Description
Rotating Equipment Engineer
About the Opportunity
A leading energy infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide technical leadership, performance engineering, and reliability support for critical rotating equipment across a large industrial asset network.
This role serves as the subject matter expert for compressors, drivers, and associated auxiliary systems, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations through performance optimization, advanced troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and lifecycle management. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Asset Integrity, Project teams, and equipment vendors to maximize equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
Key Responsibilities Technical Engineering & Equipment Performance
Candidates should possess experience with:
A leading energy infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide technical leadership, performance engineering, and reliability support for critical rotating equipment across a large industrial asset network.
This role serves as the subject matter expert for compressors, drivers, and associated auxiliary systems, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations through performance optimization, advanced troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and lifecycle management. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Asset Integrity, Project teams, and equipment vendors to maximize equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
Key Responsibilities Technical Engineering & Equipment Performance
- Provide engineering support for large rotating equipment, including compressors, drivers (electric motors, gas engines, and turbines), and associated auxiliary systems.
- Serve as the technical subject matter expert for rotating equipment performance, reliability, and lifecycle optimization.
- Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and operational availability.
- Support emissions compliance initiatives and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and modernization.
- Lead complex troubleshooting efforts involving rotating equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Perform root cause failure analyses and develop corrective actions to improve long-term equipment reliability.
- Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies through engineering evaluations and data analysis.
- Identify recurring equipment issues and implement sustainable reliability improvements.
- Provide engineering support for capital projects involving rotating equipment installations, upgrades, and replacements.
- Review equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and engineering deliverables.
- Collaborate with project teams during design, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Assist with project planning, estimating, scheduling, and scope development as needed.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Asset Integrity, and Project Engineering teams to optimize equipment performance.
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and service providers on technical issues, repairs, and upgrades.
- Promote engineering best practices and share technical knowledge across the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related engineering discipline.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, ethics, and operational excellence.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field locations as required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting rotating equipment in the energy, industrial, manufacturing, petrochemical, or related industries.
- Experience with:
- Reciprocating compressors
- Centrifugal compressors
- Electric motors
- Industrial gas engines
- Gas turbines
- Auxiliary systems, including lubrication, cooling, fuel gas, control, and emissions systems
- Knowledge of pneumatic and electronic control systems.
- Experience performing equipment performance analysis, diagnostics, and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle or similar) supporting projects, procurement, and financial reporting.
- Experience developing project estimates, scopes of work, service agreements, and project schedules.
Candidates should possess experience with:
- Rotating Equipment Engineering
- Reliability Engineering
- Compressor Systems
- Gas Turbines
- Industrial Engines
- Electric Motors
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Asset Reliability
- Predictive & Preventive Maintenance
- Performance Optimization
- Equipment Lifecycle Management
- Capital Projects
- Industrial Mechanical Systems
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ownsboro, KY |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Website | http://www.rwr.com |
About Company
When Richard, Wayne & Roberts began in 1979, our goal was to operate on a level of professionalism commensurate with that of the companies we work for. We strive to be a business partner, a resource our clients can turn to with confidence to fill key positions in their companies.
Based on our repeat business rate (more than 70 percent of our assignments come from existing clients), we have proven that we are a trustworthy partner. Our recruiters all specialize in a particular industry. Because they do, they know exactly where to start looking for qualified candidates. They also understand special terminology, grasp job requirements quickly, and can better evaluate candidates. Finally, they know what the salary structures are and can help you formulate competitive offers.
We dedicate our work to the development and success of the recruiters we hire, the clients we represent, and the candidates we serve. Richard, Wayne and Roberts' goal is to leave a legacy of lives more fulfilled by our commitment to each of our candidates' and clients' unique talents and needs.
With over 40 years of successful service as a professional search firm, RWR consistently ranks in the Top 5 Permanent Placement Recruiting Firms by the Houston Business Journal; and as one of the Best Professional Recruiting and Executive Search Firms in America, by Forbes.
We recruit on a local, national, and international basis as required for each client engagement.
We are client-focused, keeping you our top priority throughout the placement process.
As an external representative of your company, we assure all candidates are treated with honesty and respect throughout the job search process, and we pride ourselves on communicating feedback promptly.
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