Rotating Equipment Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair of Various type of pumps,gear boxes, compressors,turbines and associated other equipment.
• Comply with workshop procedures whilst ensuring all associated documentation is accurately completed e.g. stripping / build reports and work packs, following processes and actions.
• Competent in the use of all precision measuring and dynamic balancing equipment.
• Duty of care in all HSE and following Quality procedures.
• Implementing instructions as recommended from engineering / supervision.
• Work with Workshop Supervisor to ensure accurate and on time completion of equipment repair and completing strip down reports, assembly rebuild records, and test requirements to meet departmental daily/ weekly work schedule.
• Ensure all equipment in the fitting area is maintained to a high standard where appropriate liaising with supervisor.
• Assists in overhauls turbines, pumps, valves, diesel engines, compressors and other similar mechanical equipment. Includes dismantling, repairing, reassembling and testing such equipment.
• Assist in manufacturing parts for equipment under repair. Including marking, drilling and machining in the workshop as necessary.
• General housekeeping and cleaning of area of working.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Quality Control & Inspection
• Solid knowledge of dimensional checks and proficiency in using precision measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, vernier callipers, dial indicators).
• Mechanical Assembly & Disassembly Expertise:
• Demonstrated ability to independently disassemble, inspect, and reassemble the following rotating equipment: - Booster pumps - Vertical and Fire Pumps - Boiler feedwater pumps - Chemical/multi-stage pumps - Centrifugal compressors - Reciprocating compressors - Gearboxes - Shaft Alignment Capabilities:
• Experienced in performing precise shaft alignment using: - Laser alignment tools
• Conventional dial gauge methods
• Specialized Rotating Equipment Tasks: - Rotor dynamic balancing - Removal, repair, and installation of mechanical seals - Installation of wear rings using expansion fit (hot method) - Disassembly of multi-stage rotors with interference fits using controlled heating - Installation of wear rings into castings using cold shrink fit (liquid nitrogen)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a similar role within the rotating equipment maintenance or repair field.
• Proven experience working in oil and gas environments, with a strong understanding of industry-specific safety and operational standards.
• Basic knowledge of API standards related to rotating machinery (such as pumps, compressors, turbines), with the ability to interpret and apply these standards in workshop and field operations.

Education Requirements

• ITI in Mechanical Fitters + NCVT.
• Diploma is mechanical discipline preferred, although not essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday, including during equipment inspections and repair tasks.
• Physically capable of performing duties in a mechanical workshop environment, including lifting, handling tools and components, and operating workshop machinery safely and effectively.