Rotating Equipment Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (scope)

• Interface with sales and proposal group for equipment selection and pricing on initial project estimates.
• Select, size, and determine costs for gas & steam turbines, compressors, expanders, pumps and motors to meet process design performance requirements.
• Prepare datasheets, specifications and requests for quotation.
• Review and evaluate supplier proposals and prepare bid tabulations.
• Review supplier documentation for compliance to specifications.
• Update plant design documentation to integrate equipment design into facility design.
• Conduct design reviews and fabrication inspections.
• Assist with P&ID, 3-D piping model, and HAZOP reviews.
• Witness and evaluate performance tests.
• Provide field assistance for mechanical completion, commissioning, startup and operations as required.
• Investigate and resolve field problems with rotating equipment
• Mentor  Junior Engineers

• Knowledge of industry codes and standards including: API, ANSI, ASME, ASTM, IEC, NEC, NACE, and NFPA 59A.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, principles of turbo-machinery, and materials of construction.
• Knowledge of sealing and lubrication systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and controls related to rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of skid structural design and equipment support and packaging related to rotating equipment.
• Ability to perform calculations and use sizing programs for rotating equipment.

• Bachelors degree with major studies in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Masters degree and PE an advantage.
•  5+ years of related experience.

• Intellectual Horsepower (30):  Is bright and intelligent; deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.
• Technical Learning (61):  Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge – like Internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Problem Solving (51):  Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
• Written Communications (67):  Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Timely Decision Making (16):  Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.
• Decision Quality (17):  Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Creativity (14):  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Interpersonal Savvy (31):  Relates well to all kinds of people – up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Patience (41):  Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.
• Self-Development (54):  Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.
• Functional/Technical Skills (24):  Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Action Oriented (1):  Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others