Rotating Mechanical Engineer
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Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, Ash Sharqiyah
- Mechanical, Engineering and Project Management
- Contract
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Client is looking for Rotating Mechanical Engineer
Project Type: Brownfield | EPC | PMC | Petrochemical Plant | Turnaround (TA) | Furnaces
Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Requirements/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- 13+ years of experience working with rotating equipment in ethylene/petrochemical plants
- Prior Saudi Arabia project experience is a MUST
- Proven expertise in brownfield projects, furnace-related auxiliary systems, and equipment modifications
- Strong hands-on experience with compressors (CGC/centrifugal/reciprocating), steam/gas turbines, pumps (API 610), fans/blowers, gearboxes, and mechanical seals
- Familiarity with DCS/ESD systems interfaces and plant turnaround (TA) planning/execution
- Deep understanding of codes & standards: API 610/611/612/613/614/617/619/682, ASME, ISO, AGMA, NFPA (as applicable)
- Proficiency in rotor dynamics, vibration analysis (ISO 10816/20816), condition monitoring, alignment, and balancing
- Strong HSE mindset and permit-to-work knowledge for live-plant interventions
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute rotating equipment scope for brownfield projects in operating ethylene/petrochemical plants, ensuring safe tie-ins and minimal downtime
- Lead furnace-related rotating equipment integration: combustion air fans/blowers, draft fans, lube oil systems, seal gas systems, and cooling water systems
- Execute equipment upgrades and modifications, including:
- CGC (Cracked Gas Compressor): anti-surge control implementation, seal system upgrades, coupling/guarding, vibration/temperature monitoring, and performance testing
- Pumps: hydraulic re-rating, API seal plan upgrades, material changes, bearing housing modifications, NPSH checks, and energy optimization (VFDs)
- Turbines/Drivers: overhaul scopes, governor/control upgrades, lube oil system compliance (API 614), alignment and baseplate improvements
- Columns & Utilities interfaces: cooling water/condensate/steam pumps, flare knock-out drum blowers, and utility compressors
- Develop and approve engineering deliverables: datasheets, specifications, GA drawings, alignment plans, piping nozzle load checks, lube oil/seal system P&IDs, and TA job packs
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on chronic failures (seal leaks, bearing failures, vibration, cavitation), define corrective actions, and implement reliability improvements
- Lead turnaround (TA) activities: pre-shutdown diagnostics, isolation/blinding, disassembly, inspection, part replacement, reassembly, cold/hot alignment, run-in and performance testing, reinstatement
- Coordinate condition monitoring: vibration route setup, online monitoring configuration, baseline creation, alarm limit setting, and trending; oversee field balancing where required
- Define systemization and testing boundaries; prepare commissioning plans, SAT/FAT, and turnover documentation
- Conduct site surveys, as-builts, clash/constructability reviews; ensure safe SIMOPS and lifting/rigging plans for heavy rotors and casings
- Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, company standards, and HSE protocols; facilitate risk assessments (HIRA/JSA) for live-plant tasks
- Manage vendors and OEMs: technical queries, spare parts strategies, upgrades, and on-site field service; verify QA/QC for installation and documentation
- Collaborate closely with Process Controls, Instrumentation, Electrical, Piping, and Civil to ensure proper interfaces (utilities, supports, nozzle loads, alignment tolerances)
To apply for this position, please send your most recent CV to Lamis.Hakami@trsstaffing.com
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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