Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer
BH-335323
Posted: 12/05/2026
- competitive
- Scotland Scotland Aberdeen City
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer
ROLE SYNOPSIS
The successful candidate will provide Rotating Equipment Engineering expertise to operating facilities, working closely with other discipline engineers in the regional and asset engineering teams to deliver efficient and effective solutions to emergent engineering issues.
Responsible for providing Rotating Equipment expertise to operations, including maintenance, inspection and turnaround, proactively interacting with other disciplines, teams, subfunctions and contractors to systematically resolve problems and applying sound engineering judgement to drive integrated, pragmatic solutions focused on risk management, reliability, operating efficiency, defect elimination and standardisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of engineering, maintenance and operations of an oil & gas processing facility.
Knowledge of engineering practices and of governing codes, industry standards and local regulations relevant to rotating equipment and ability to demonstrate practical applications of engineering standards and practices.
Providing support for site operations related risks/queries/activities to deliver safe, reliable and compliant operations.
Professional accreditation, e.g. Chartered Engineer, or, significant level of demonstrable autonomy in Rotating Equipment discipline.
Ability to travel offshore UK.
DESIRABLE
Experience of providing frontline engineering support for an operating asset.
ROLE SYNOPSIS
The successful candidate will provide Rotating Equipment Engineering expertise to operating facilitys, working closely with other discipline engineers in the regional and asset engineering teams to deliver efficient and effective solutions to emergent engineering issues.
Responsible for providing Rotating Equipment expertise to operations, including maintenance, inspection and turnaround, proactively interacting with other disciplines, teams, subfunctions and contractors to systematically resolve problems and applying sound engineering judgement to drive integrated, pragmatic solutions focused on risk management, reliability, operating efficiency, defect elimination and standardisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
EDUCATION
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of engineering, maintenance and operations of an oil & gas processing facility.
Knowledge of engineering practices and of governing codes, industry standards and local regulations relevant to rotating equipment and ability to demonstrate practical applications of engineering standards and practices.
Providing support for site operations related risks/queries/activities to deliver safe, reliable and compliant operations.
Professional accreditation, e.g. Chartered Engineer, or, significant level of demonstrable autonomy in Rotating Equipment discipline.
Ability to travel offshore UK.
DESIRABLE
Experience of providing frontline engineering support for an operating asset.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
ROLE SYNOPSIS
The successful candidate will provide Rotating Equipment Engineering expertise to operating facilities, working closely with other discipline engineers in the regional and asset engineering teams to deliver efficient and effective solutions to emergent engineering issues.
Responsible for providing Rotating Equipment expertise to operations, including maintenance, inspection and turnaround, proactively interacting with other disciplines, teams, subfunctions and contractors to systematically resolve problems and applying sound engineering judgement to drive integrated, pragmatic solutions focused on risk management, reliability, operating efficiency, defect elimination and standardisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Discipline Support: Champion the development and maturity of rotating equipment engineering across the organisation, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
- Technical Authority: Provide deep technical support and guidance for complex rotating equipment issues, including failure investigations, performance optimisation, and lifecycle management.
- Quality Assurance: Lead initiatives to improve the quality of engineering deliverables and ensure alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Integrity Management: Ensure the integrity and reliability of rotating equipment through robust maintenance strategies, condition monitoring, and risk-based assessments.
- Operational Support: Collaborate with offshore and onshore teams to resolve equipment challenges, support turnaround planning, and drive defect elimination.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with production, maintenance, and project teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
- Contract Support: Market engagement strategy support, scope definition, and technical assurance.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of engineering, maintenance and operations of an oil & gas processing facility.
Knowledge of engineering practices and of governing codes, industry standards and local regulations relevant to rotating equipment and ability to demonstrate practical applications of engineering standards and practices.
Providing support for site operations related risks/queries/activities to deliver safe, reliable and compliant operations.
Professional accreditation, e.g. Chartered Engineer, or, significant level of demonstrable autonomy in Rotating Equipment discipline.
Ability to travel offshore UK.
DESIRABLE
Experience of providing frontline engineering support for an operating asset.
ROLE SYNOPSIS
The successful candidate will provide Rotating Equipment Engineering expertise to operating facilitys, working closely with other discipline engineers in the regional and asset engineering teams to deliver efficient and effective solutions to emergent engineering issues.
Responsible for providing Rotating Equipment expertise to operations, including maintenance, inspection and turnaround, proactively interacting with other disciplines, teams, subfunctions and contractors to systematically resolve problems and applying sound engineering judgement to drive integrated, pragmatic solutions focused on risk management, reliability, operating efficiency, defect elimination and standardisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Discipline Support: Champion the development and maturity of rotating equipment engineering across the organisation, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
- Technical Authority: Provide deep technical support and guidance for complex rotating equipment issues, including failure investigations, performance optimisation, and lifecycle management.
- Quality Assurance: Lead initiatives to improve the quality of engineering deliverables and ensure alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Integrity Management: Ensure the integrity and reliability of rotating equipment through robust maintenance strategies, condition monitoring, and risk-based assessments.
- Operational Support: Collaborate with offshore and onshore teams to resolve equipment challenges, support turnaround planning, and drive defect elimination.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with production, maintenance, and project teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
- Contract Support: Market engagement strategy support, scope definition, and technical assurance.
EDUCATION
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of engineering, maintenance and operations of an oil & gas processing facility.
Knowledge of engineering practices and of governing codes, industry standards and local regulations relevant to rotating equipment and ability to demonstrate practical applications of engineering standards and practices.
Providing support for site operations related risks/queries/activities to deliver safe, reliable and compliant operations.
Professional accreditation, e.g. Chartered Engineer, or, significant level of demonstrable autonomy in Rotating Equipment discipline.
Ability to travel offshore UK.
DESIRABLE
Experience of providing frontline engineering support for an operating asset.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.