JAB Recruitment · 17 hours ago
Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expJAB Recruitment is seeking a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide senior-level technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for rotating equipment, focusing on gas and steam turbines in power generation. The role involves leading specifications, developing maintenance strategies, and providing technical support for large-scale industrial projects.
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Responsibilities
Lead specification, evaluation, and selection of rotating machinery for large capital projects
Develop and maintain mechanical engineering standards, procedures, and equipment specifications
Perform life-cycle cost analysis for rotating equipment repair, replacement, and upgrade strategies
Conduct root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and incident investigations using recognized methodologies
Develop Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Failure Modes & Effects Analyses (FMEA) for new and existing assets
Design and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for critical machinery
Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs), manage bid processes, and perform detailed technical and commercial bid evaluations
Specify ancillary compression and pumping equipment based on defined operating conditions
Provide technical support to operations, project teams, and internal stakeholders
Collaborate with vendors and OEMs to resolve complex rotating equipment issues
Support development and continuous improvement of internal engineering standards and equipment specifications
Manage multiple workstreams by prioritizing scope, schedule, cost, and risk
Review projects for compliance with safety, engineering, construction, and operating standards
Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and budget forecasts with minimal supervision
Provide field engineering support as required
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers to strengthen technical capability across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in rotating equipment design, maintenance, and operation within large industrial or plant environments
Proven experience supporting gas and steam turbines in power generation applications
Working knowledge of compressor and pump station design, including facilities operating under process safety management (PSM) requirements
Experience supporting combined-cycle power plant or comparable industrial facilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, flow diagrams, and cause-and-effect documentation
Strong foundational engineering analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
Comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams
High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
Valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable for business travel
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without restrictions or present or future need for visa sponsorship
Company
JAB Recruitment
JAB is a Specialist Recruitment Agency provider of manpower solutions to the Energy, Renewables, Power, Utilities and Technical Industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Ramsay
Chief Executive Officer
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