Rotating Equipment Mechanical Evaluator – Oil & Gas

About the role

The position is for a senior Rotating Equipment Mechanical Evaluator supporting a well‑known oil & gas client in the Middle East. The role focuses on the maintenance, reliability and technical evaluation of critical rotating machinery across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on maintenance and reliability assessments of pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers and gearboxes.
• Conduct vibration, oil and thermography analyses, as well as laser alignment checks.
• Apply RCM and CBM methodologies to develop and execute reliability improvement projects.
• Lead root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) and generate actionable recommendations.
• Prepare technical evaluation reports, competency assessments and training plans for the workforce.
• Ensure compliance with API 610, API 617 and API 618 standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of hands‑on experience in oil & gas rotating equipment maintenance.
• Proven track record in troubleshooting, RCFA and reliability projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineers.

Required skills

• Pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, gearboxes
• Vibration analysis
• Oil analysis
• Thermography
• Laser alignment
• Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Condition‑Based Monitoring (CBM)
• API 610, API 617, API 618 standards
• Troubleshooting
• Root‑Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)