Rotating Equipment Engineer
Duration:
2 years contract initially
Location:
Houston, TX
Start date:
August 2026
End date:
September 2028
Position Overview
This opportunity is for a Rotating Equipment Engineer to support a major LNG export plant project through engineering, construction, commissioning and operational handover activities. The Rotating Equipment Engineer will work within a multi-discipline Project Management Team, providing technical oversight and engineering input across project phases. This position offers the chance to contribute to the safe, reliable and maintainable delivery of complex process plant facilities. The Rotating Equipment Engineer role is well suited to candidates with strong rotating equipment expertise in LNG or comparable process industry environments.
Role Context
This role sits within the energy sector on a base load natural gas liquefaction and LNG export plant project. The assignment covers FEED, EPC engineering and procurement support, construction, startup, commissioning and plant operations after handover. The Rotating Equipment Engineer will be part of a multi-discipline Project Management Team, working in contractor home offices during FEED and engineering phases, with visits to site during construction.
Key Responsibilities
Provide engineering oversight during FEED and EPC detailed engineering to support compliance with project design basis, LNG codes and industry standards.
Review P&IDs, PFDs, design drawings and specifications for technical accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
Support the development of engineering specifications and provide quality assurance during procurement of materials, equipment and services.
Provide technical guidance on rotating equipment selection, qualification, design review, shop testing, installation and commissioning planning.
Participate in model reviews, process hazard analysis, HAZOPs and other formal hazard assessment activities.
Interface with project discipline engineers, designers and contractors to respond to technical queries and support effective project delivery.
At site, monitor contractor execution to support safe working practices and adherence to approved designs, specifications and statutory requirements.
Review commissioning and startup performance data, identifying opportunities to improve plant and equipment performance.
Support the maintenance of project documentation through the project lifecycle and warranty period after turnover.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Essential:
Minimum 10+ years of experience as a Rotating Equipment Engineer within LNG or a similar process plant environment.
Essential:
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment design, installation, operation and maintenance, including centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, dry gas seal systems, process pumps and lubrication systems.
Essential:
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including API, ASME, ANSI, ASTM and ISO.
Essential:
Understanding of LNG processing, storage and transportation, including relevant health, safety, maintenance and operational considerations.
Essential:
Knowledge of plant maintenance philosophies and practical experience of plant maintenance systems.
Essential:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational capability and a high level of safety awareness.
Desirable:
Professional Engineering License in good standing with at least one state.
Desirable:
Knowledge of FERC, USCG, DOT and OSHA regulations.
About the Company
This company operates in the LNG and energy sector, with work focused on large-scale natural gas liquefaction and LNG export plant projects. The company’s projects span engineering, construction, commissioning and operational delivery within a highly technical process plant environment.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled. If you would like to be considered for this role and would like further details, please apply now!
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