Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the inspection, diagnostics, repair oversight, and performance evaluation of a wide variety of rotating equipment, primarily industrial pumps including centrifugal, positive displacement, vertical, and multistage units. This role ensures the quality, safety, and efficiency of all rotating equipment services performed in the pump shop and in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for the inspection, disassembly, analysis, repair, and reassembly of pumps and rotating machinery.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and generate detailed reports.
• Develop and review scopes of work, repair procedures, and quality control documentation.
• Support pump performance testing and ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., API 610, ANSI, ISO).
• Assist in reverse engineering and upgrade recommendations for legacy equipment.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, OEM manuals, and schematics for complex pump systems.
• Liaise with customers to provide technical assessments, repair quotes, and status updates.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations in shop operations.
• Support procurement with technical specifications and vendor evaluations for replacement parts.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices for rotating equipment repair.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Vibration analysis or reliability engineering certification (e.g., CAT I/II, CMRP) desired.

Experience:

• 3–7 years of experience with rotating equipment, preferably in an industrial pump environment.
• Experience with alignment techniques, balancing, and condition monitoring.
• Experience working in an industrial pump repair and fabrication shop desired but not required 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and engineering software.
• Knowledge of hydraulic testing setups and pump performance curve interpretation.
• Hands-on knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Proficiency in mechanical design fundamentals, tolerancing, and fits.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., API, ANSI, ASME).
• Strong analytical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and customer interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced service environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Work Location and Travel:

Work Environment:

• Shop office and field-based role in a heavy industrial setting.
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols.
• Exposure to rotating machinery, lubricants, and industrial cleaning chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

Talk/Hear: The ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members, as well as listen to customer feedback and market insights.

Stand/Sit: Involves extended periods of sitting during meetings and desk work and standing during presentations or field visits.

Walk: Involves walking to visit clients, attend industry events, and move around the office or other facilities to coordinate activities and interact with team members.

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Involves frequent use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, write reports, prepare presentations, and manage electronic communications and documents.

Climb: Occasionally required to access higher areas for inspections or evaluations in retail environments or when setting up displays and promotional materials.

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally required to perform tasks in confined spaces, such as setting up equipment or accessing low storage areas for product evaluations.

See: Required to assess market trends, analyze reports, review promotional materials, and evaluate client presentations and marketing strategies.

Carry, weight, Lift: Occasionally involves lifting to carry and or transport needed tools and or computers 

Exposure to work: Occasionally required to engage in physical activities that involve moving the whole body.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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