SR ENGINE DRIVEN ROTATING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER
2 months ago
Buffalo
Job Description Summary The Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer serves as a technical authority for engine‑driven rotating equipment packages— including gas/diesel engines driving compressors, pumps, and generators. The role supports specification, design, vendor review, testing, troubleshooting, and lifecycle engineering for packaged rotating machinery used in industrial and energy applications. Key Responsibilities Design & Technical Leadership • Lead selection, specification, and evaluation of engine‑driven equipment packages., • Develop/review datasheets, specifications, requisitions, and vendor documentation., • Review performance curves, vibration analyses, design calculations, and engine ratings., • Ensure compliance with API-614, ISO, ASME, and OEM standards., • Support alignment, mounting, foundations, and skid design., • Develop maintenance strategies, conduct failure analyses, and support reliability programs., • Write detailed equipment specifications and purchase orders., • Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure performance spec is met., • Create/maintain testing work instructions and ITPs., • Coordinate with Production, QC, and Test teams to ensure test readiness., • Ensure safe design, installation, and operation of all rotating equipment., • Mentor junior engineers and work cross‑functionally with mechanical, electrical, process, and production teams., • Strong customer communication and multi‑tasking abilities., • Ability to troubleshoot, test, and service technical equipment., • Familiarity with API, ASME, NEC/IEC/CSA codes and rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, gears, motors, expanders, generators)., • Hands‑on approach and ability to work independently., • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field., • 8–15+ years of rotating equipment engineering experience., • Experience with gas/diesel engines, compressors, pumps, generators, and skid‑mounted systems., • Understanding of rotor dynamics, vibration, lubrication, sealing, and alignment., • Travel for meetings, commissioning, and field service., • Prepare detailed field service reports and maintain site‑visit logs., • Perform other duties as assigned.