Lead Rotating Package Equipment Engineer

Job Title: Lead Rotating / Package Equipment Engineer

Experience Level: 15+ Years

Location: [Kuwait Engineering Office]

Department: Mechanical / Rotating Equipment

Reports To: Engineering Manager / Operations Manager

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the engineering, selection, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of rotating / package equipment packages for large-scale industrial projects. Ensures reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of rotating machinery in compliance with project standards, client requirements, and international codes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Design

• Develop and review technical specifications, datasheets, and design documents for all rotating / packages equipment including compressors, pumps, turbines, blowers, gearboxes, chemical injection package, flare package, etc.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable international standards (API, ISO, ASME, ANSI, NEMA, etc.) and project specifications.
• Perform equipment sizing, selection, and performance evaluation based on process data sheets.
• Prepare mechanical datasheets
• Review vendor documents — GA drawings, performance curves, P&IDs, control philosophy, and mechanical details.
• Participate in 3D model reviews and ensure mechanical integration with piping, structures, and electrical systems.

2. Vendor & Procurement Management

• Prepare technical requisitions and evaluate vendor offers during the bid stage.
• Lead technical bid evaluations (TBE) and vendor clarification meetings.
• Coordinate with procurement and project teams to ensure timely equipment delivery and document submission.
• Conduct vendor design review and ensure compliance with project requirements.

3. Project Execution

• Provide engineering support during fabrication, inspection, testing (FAT/SAT), and installation phases.
• Review and approve vendor quality control plans and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Resolve technical issues arising during manufacturing, site installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure all rotating equipment is installed, aligned, and commissioned in accordance with OEM recommendations and best engineering practices.

4. Reliability & Maintenance Support

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of rotating equipment failures.
• Recommend design or material improvements for enhanced reliability and maintenance optimization.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

5. Leadership & Coordination

• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and drafters in the rotating equipment discipline.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams including process, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and civil.
• Represent the rotating equipment discipline in client and vendor meetings.
• Support preparation of project execution plans, man-hour estimates, and schedules.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in rotating equipment design, engineering, and maintenance, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, or power plant projects.
• Strong experience with major equipment types:
• Centrifugal & reciprocating compressors
• API process pumps
• Steam/gas turbines
• Cooling tower fans, blowers, and agitators
• Sound knowledge of API 610, 617, 618, 619, 611, 612, 670 , and related standards.
• Proven record of managing vendors, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Leadership, mentoring, and decision-making capabilities.
• Familiarity with HAZOP, SIL, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) concepts.
• Commitment to HSE and quality management systems.

Preferred Background

• Experience in Engineering, EPC or PMC roles for major oil & gas or refinery projects.
• Exposure to greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Design, and Commissioning stages.