The Planet Group · 4 days ago
Area Rotating Machinery Engineer (Cartersville, GA)
Atlanta, GA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expThe Planet Group is seeking a highly skilled Area Rotating Machinery Engineer to support multiple industrial production facilities across the Southeast region. This role is critical for providing technical authority and support for rotating machinery, ensuring reliability and operational efficiency across various plants.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for area facilities (ASU, CO?, H?, He plants)
Lead support for rotating machinery including compressors, turbines, pumps, blowers, fans, gearboxes, and auxiliary systems
Collaborate with Controls, Electrical, Planning, and National Rotating Machinery Engineers on area initiatives
Review and approve PMs, work instructions, maintenance procedures, and execution quality
Ensure standard PM content is implemented consistently across all rotating equipment
Review predictive maintenance data (vibration, oil analysis, thermography) and create action plans
Lead troubleshooting and repair of critical equipment failures, including MOC guidance, root cause analysis, and repair plans
Develop machinery work scopes, budgets, contractor plans, and quality plans for major maintenance and turnarounds
Provide field support during major maintenance activities and ensure thorough documentation and lessons learned
Support development of area maintenance strategies and long-term major maintenance planning
Manage mechanical contractors to ensure compliance, accuracy, and quality of work
Conduct machinery-related MOC reviews, equipment condition assessments, and reliability audits
Monitor rotating equipment history and prioritize major maintenance based on condition, performance, and obsolescence
Represent machinery reliability interests within proposals, commercialization efforts, and capital project execution
Support new plant installations and commissioning activities with the Projects Execution Team
Develop recommendations for repair/refurbishment of major spare parts
Partner with Procurement and Area Planners to identify and evaluate machinery contractors and vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
Minimum 7 years of experience, including:
5+ years in an operations or engineering environment
Direct experience with rotating mechanical equipment
Demonstrated experience with high-speed rotating machinery (compressors, turbines, cryogenic pumps, etc.)
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, etc.)
Strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to independently manage priorities across multiple sites
Strong leadership in operational safety
Ability to travel 30–40% (60–80 nights per year)
Preferred
Experience on the owner/operator side in industrial gases, chemical, refining, steel, or related industries
Air separation or cryogenic plant equipment familiarity
Experience managing contractors and OEM service teams
Understanding of industry codes, standards, and mechanical integrity requirements
Prior exposure to major maintenance planning, turnarounds, and reliability audits
Benefits
Relocation assistance through approved vendor
Company vehicle provided
Competitive compensation with 10–20% bonus
Hybrid work schedule with regional travel
Opportunity to support a rapidly growing industrial organization with multiple reliability hubs
Work for a global industry leader committed to safety, innovation, and professional development
Inclusive and stable work environment where employees are valued and empowered
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
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MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
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