Mechanical Rotating Lead Engineer
Reporting To: Engineering Manager (Topside)
Role Overview
Lead the design, selection, and engineering execution of rotating equipment packages for FPSO topside facilities, including pumps, compressors, turbines, engines, auxiliaries, and supporting systems. The role is responsible for managing rotating equipment engineering activities across Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design phases while ensuring compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead rotating equipment engineering activities for Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design stages.
- Manage rotating equipment package deliverables, including:
- Technical specifications
- Datasheets
- Design calculations
- Study reports
- Bid evaluations and technical bid evaluations (TBE)
- Procedures and progress reports
- Third-party submissions
- Lead driver selection studies and related engineering assessments.
- Define and manage interfaces with Topside, Hull, Marine, and Power Generation systems.
- Coordinate with OEMs, manufacturers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and optimize solutions.
- Oversee project schedules, equipment lead times, and engineering deliverables.
- Ensure engineering standardization, technical integrity, and incorporation of lessons learned into company specifications.
- Mentor, guide, and develop rotating equipment engineers and team members.
Key Stakeholders
Internal
- Project Management Team
- Engineering Disciplines
- Construction Team
- Transportation & Installation (T&I)
- Asset Operations Representatives
- Procurement
- QA/QC
- HSE Team
External
- EPC Contractors
- Fabrication Yards
- Engineering Consultants
- Equipment Vendors/OEMs
- Specialist Subcontractors
- Clients
- Classification Societies
- Regulatory Authorities
Required Technical Expertise
- Rotating equipment package design and engineering.
- Pumps, compressors, turbines, and engine systems.
- Hydraulic analysis, equipment sizing, and power calculations.
- API, ISO, and other relevant industry codes and standards.
- Engineering management and contractor coordination.
- Technical bid evaluation (TBE) and vendor management.
- Technical auditing and integrity verification.
- Experience with engineering software tools (RAM and related applications).
- Knowledge of Petrobras GTD specifications is an advantage.
Experience Required
- Minimum 15 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, specializing in rotating equipment.
- Minimum 10 years in a Senior Engineer or Lead Engineer capacity.
- Proven experience managing rotating equipment packages for offshore oil & gas projects, preferably FPSO developments.
- Experience across Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
- Rotating equipment package management experience is highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (Graduate Engineer minimum) or equivalent recognized professional body.
- Professional Engineer (PE) / Ir. with Practising Certificate is highly preferred.