Rotating Equipment Engineer (Oil & Gas)

ALCHEMY is seeking a highly experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to support Oil & Gas operations in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in rotating equipment maintenance, inspection, and reliability engineering within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Chemical sectors.

Position Overview

The Rotating Equipment Engineer will be responsible for planning, supervising, and executing maintenance activities for a wide range of rotating machinery. The role requires technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience in offshore environments.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Inspection

• Plan, prepare, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance for rotating equipment.
• Conduct mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
• Perform time-based inspections, breakdown maintenance, and reliability improvement tasks.
• Supervise major overhauls, repairs, and retrofitting activities.

Rotating Equipment Expertise

• Work on equipment including: Reciprocating compressors, Centrifugal pumps and blowers, Gas turbine generators & auxiliaries, Diesel engines and generators & Other industrial rotating machinery
• Lead installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of rotating equipment.
• Review vendor data sheets, technical designs, RFQs, and TBE documents.
• Specify rotating equipment suitable for offshore applications.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Develop technical specifications, equipment data sheets, and QA/QC standards.
• Propose spare parts packages based on criticality and lifecycle analysis.
• Conduct equipment test runs and evaluate performance and efficiency.
• Participate in root cause investigations and improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and ADNOC-related specifications.
• Maintain accurate technical reports, maintenance logs, and inspection records.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Interpret machinery curves, P&IDs, isometric drawings, cause-and-effect charts, and equipment cross-sections.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong experience in rotating equipment maintenance, inspection, and reliability.
• Hands-on experience working with ADNOC group companies is a strong advantage.
• Expertise in preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, retrofits, and overhauls.
• Knowledge of offshore rotating equipment applications and lifecycle costing.
• Proficiency in evaluating vendor documentation, specifications, and technical bids.
• Ability to read machinery curves, efficiency calculations, and performance data.
• Basic working knowledge of instrumentation related to machinery (vibration monitoring, ESD, DCS, etc.).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical and analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent understanding of safety standards and plant permit systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under offshore rotational schedules.
• High level of technical accuracy, responsibility, and commitment toward equipment integrity.

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications and have solid experience with rotating equipment in the Oil & Gas industry, please send your updated CV.