Mechanical Rotating Engineer

Role Overview

Seeking a Rotating Engineer to support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness

of critical rotating equipment offshore. This is a hands-on execution role focused on ensuring

equipment reliability during system start-up and early operations for an initial 6 months contract.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning

● Support installation verification, alignment checks, and pre-start checks

● Execute commissioning of pumps, compressors, turbines, and auxiliaries

● Participate in loop checks, functional testing, and performance testing

Start-Up & Operations Readiness

● Lead / support equipment start-up and troubleshooting during initial operations

● Monitor performance and resolve vibration, overheating, or instability issues

● Ensure equipment meets operational and safety requirements

Maintenance & Reliability

● Support development of initial maintenance strategies and spare parts readiness

● Provide input on MTBF, failure modes, and reliability risks

Vendor & Offshore Coordination

● Interface with OEM/vendor reps during commissioning activities

● Work closely with offshore teams to ensure safe and efficient execution

Requirements

● Minimum 12+ years experience in oil & gas

● Strong exposure to rotating equipment commissioning & start-up

● Experience in offshore production facilities (FPSO / platform)

● Knowledge of API 610, 617, 614 standards

● Hands-on troubleshooting experience is mandatory

● Must be offshore-ready (BOSIET + medical valid)

What We're Looking For (Critical)

● Engineers who have started up real equipment offshore

● Not workshop / maintenance-only profiles

● Able to handle live plant conditions under pressure