Rotating Equipment Engineer

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Long term PAYE contract (inside IR35)

Location and Working Arrangements:

The position will be based in our Aberdeen office, but will require regular trips to the Barrow Terminal on a monthly basis. We currently operate a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. You will be expected to work 3 core days per week in the office, with flexibility on other days

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Rotating Equipment Engineer to contribute to our goal of achieving sustainable, top-quartile safe and reliable operations. This role will provide essential discipline support to our onshore teams, with a specific focus on PGC (Power Generation Compressors) systems, reciprocating compressors, and Gas/Diesel engines. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Gas and Diesel engines and a strong background in reciprocating compressors. You will be responsible for driving equipment and system availability while mitigating equipment degradation through maintenance planning and execution.

Purpose Statement:

The PGC – Rotating Equipment Engineer will ensure the safe and reliable operation of rotating equipment, focusing on both Gas/Diesel engines and reciprocating compressors. This includes maintaining a proactive approach to equipment degradation, supporting frontline operations, and developing maintenance plans for the short, medium, and long term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Monitoring: Oversee the performance of operational PGCs, with a special focus on Gas and Diesel engines and reciprocating compressors, ensuring they meet safety and reliability standards.
• Site Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the operations team to support PGC package operations on-site, including gas turbines and diesel engine-driven systems.
• Maintenance Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities align with our maintenance philosophy, UK safety, and environmental standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly review work practices and systems, identifying ways to improve the reliability and availability of rotating equipment, particularly Gas/Diesel engines and reciprocating compressors.
• Activity Planning: Manage all PGC activities within the Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) and the maintenance management system to ensure proper tracking and backlog reduction.
• Record Maintenance: Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance records for rotating equipment, utilizing SAP to track plant history, especially for Gas and Diesel engines.
• Spare Parts Management: Identify and manage the spare parts needed to maintain reliable production, including stock levels for reciprocating compressor and engine components, using SAP.
• Vendor Management: Oversee vendor support to ensure work on engines and compressors is completed safely, on time, and within budget. This includes preparing RFQs, conducting technical bid evaluations, and maintaining vendor communications.
• Systemic Issue Mitigation: Drive efforts to mitigate or eliminate factors affecting equipment availability, especially for Gas/Diesel engines and reciprocating compressors, recommending Management of Change (MOC) processes where necessary.
• Failure Investigation & RCA: Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions to enhance reliability, particularly focusing on rotating equipment.
• Procedural Review: Review and provide feedback on changes to operational procedures, manuals, P&ID’s, and other critical documents.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying and managing facility risks, ensuring robust risk mitigation processes related to critical rotating equipment.
• Shutdown Preparation: Identify and help prepare for shutdown activities, particularly for reciprocating compressors and engines, ensuring they are executed safely and effectively.
• Performance Standards Implementation: Support the delivery of safety-critical and routine maintenance in line with company performance standards.
• Promote Safety: Actively foster an “Incident Free Workplace” mindset across all operational teams.

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Experience: Hands-on experience with Gas and Diesel engines is essential, with a strong understanding of reciprocating compressors.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent communication skills, able to clearly and concisely present complex technical issues.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze and review information to identify solutions.
• Leadership: A role model for company values, demonstrating leadership, courage, and integrity in challenging situations.
• Organizational Skills: Proactively anticipates problems and formulates solutions with strong organizational capabilities.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to build effective working relationships across multiple disciplines and functions.
• PGC Knowledge: Deep knowledge and understanding of PGC packages, reciprocating compressors, and engine-driven support systems.

Education:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field preferred.
• Professional accreditation or in the process of obtaining accreditation is advantageous.

Experience:

• Significant experience in the maintenance and operation of Gas/Diesel engines and reciprocating compressors, ideally within the oil and gas sector.
• Proven technical competence and engineering expertise, particularly in mechanical roles.