Rotating Equipment Engineer (M/F)

Job Description

The Rotating Equipment Engineer provides senior technical authority for all rotating machinery on the offshore installation, including centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, gas turbines, compressors, and associated mechanical systems. This engineering role drives reliability improvement, defect elimination, and maintenance strategy development to maximize equipment availability and production uptime.

Contract type: Contract
Rotation / schedule: 4/4 Rotational
Priority: HIGH
Local / Expat: 1 Local | 1 Expat/International
Certification snapshot: BOSIET · HUET · CBSP · MIST · CompEx · API 610/686 · CMRP · ISO 18436

Responsibilities

Rotating Equipment Engineering

  • Provide technical authority for all rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, turbines, and expanders.
  • Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for rotating machinery.
  • Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for recurring equipment failures using structured methodologies.
  • Specify rotating equipment modifications, upgrades, and spare parts requirements.

Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance

  • Establish and manage vibration analysis (ISO 18436-2) and condition monitoring programs.
  • Interpret vibration, thermography, and oil analysis data to predict equipment failures.
  • Evaluate performance degradation trends and recommend proactive interventions.

Engineering Support & Reporting

  • Provide engineering guidance to maintenance technicians on complex repairs.
  • Produce technical reports, defect registers, and equipment performance analyses.
  • Interface with OEMs, contractors, and vendor specialists on equipment issues.
Requirements
  • BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years of rotating equipment engineering experience in oil and gas.
  • API 610 (centrifugal pumps) and API 686 (rotating machinery installation) expertise (mandatory).
  • CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) certification.
  • Vibration analysis certification (ISO 18436-2 Category II or III).
  • CompEx Ex01–04 for ATEX zone work.

Required certifications

  • BOSIET
  • HUET
  • CBSP
  • MIST
  • CompEx Ex01–04
  • API 610 / API 686
  • CMRP
  • ISO 18436 Vibration Analysis
Competencies
  • Technical Expertise: Deep domain knowledge with a commitment to continuous learning.
  • Safety Culture: HSSE mindset — safety is non-negotiable in every task.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose complex issues and implement effective solutions under pressure.
  • Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication with multicultural teams.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in remote, challenging, and rotational environments.
  • Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying improvements and flagging risks before they escalate.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plan.
  • Rotation-based schedule with paid travel and accommodation (offshore roles).
  • Professional development, certification support and training allowances.
  • Work with one of Suriname's leading HR & placement organizations in the O&G sector.
Vacancy Summary
  • Industry :Oil & Gas — Mechanical / Reliability Engineering
  • Work Experience :Minimum 8 Years · 4/4 Rotational · Contract
  • Job Type :Full-time
  • Location :Offshore, Suriname · 4/4 Rotational
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