Maintenance Senior Rotating specialist is responsible for leading all engineering and maintenance activities related to rotating machinery within a major LNG production environment. The role ensures technical integrity, equipment availability, safe operations, and continuous improvement across all rotating equipment assets. This includes leadership of specialist engineers, oversight of maintenance strategies, contractor management, and compliance with HSE and international standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Maintenance Leadership:
- Ensure the technical integrity and safe operation of all rotating equipment.
- Lead the Rotating Engineering Specialist Team.
- Provide expert guidance for all rotating maintenance operations.
- Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and implement engineering improvements.
- Review and optimise preventive maintenance plans and frequencies.
- Provide reliability support to Maintenance & Reliability teams.
- Oversee documentation, procedures, safety manuals, and ensure proper archiving.
- Validate and approve maintenance procedures; ensure correct implementation.
- Ensure quality control throughout all maintenance execution activities.
Operational Planning & Performance:
- Supervise and coordinate scheduling of all rotating-related work requests.
- Prepare and review monthly KPIs covering preventive/corrective maintenance, performance, cost, and budgeting.
- Ensure adequate spare parts availability, conduct stock reviews, and prepare financial justifications.
- Ensure backup and archival of all rotating equipment control system configurations.
Contract & Vendor Management:
- Manage rotating equipment activities carried out by contractors and vendors.
- Ensure contractor compliance with scope, quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Contribute to development of technical scopes for new contracts.
- Participate in vendor pre-qualification and technical reviews.
- Oversee specialist service providers for rotating machinery.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
Initiate technical modifications and oversee implementation.
Work closely with Condition Monitoring teams to determine intervention timelines.
Technical Requirements:
- Expert knowledge of rotating/mechanical equipment in the oil, gas, and LNG sectors.
- Strong expertise with GE Frame 7 Gas Turbines, large compressors, expanders, pumps, LNG loading arms, and hydraulic systems.
- Excellent understanding of international engineering codes and standards.
- Proficient with SAP/CMMS maintenance systems.
Required Qualifications & Background:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Rotating or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent international technical qualification).
Experience:
- Minimum 20 years maintenance experience in oil, gas, or petrochemical environments.
- Minimum 10 years experience in LNG production plants (not LNG import terminals).
- Extensive experience with gas turbines and large compressors.