Job Descrption
ROTATING EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST is required by our Client, an Oil and Gas Operator, to be assigned on Contract basis in Algeria.
ROTATION: 28 days ON x 28 days OFF
DURATION: 12 months (renewable, long-term)
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Act as rotating equipment expert / advisor to operations and maintenance teams including performing and supervising major inspection/overhauling tasks on large rotating equipment such as compressors, gas turbines, pumps, blowers.
• Direct and monitor progress on shutdown activity preparation and planning for rotating equipment.
• Develop rotating equipment monitoring and maintenance strategies and work program.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to set up effective RCM with appropriate condition monitoring. Identify opportunities for modifications to improve the design or installations of equipment.
• Establish and optimize critical sparing requirements and monitor spare parts inventory levels with reference to lead times for procurement to ensure... uptime.
• Assist in planning major plant overhauls and setting the overall strategy to capitalize on all SD opportunities.
• Recommend operating and maintenance procedure changes to improve equipment uptime.
• Review data collected from process equipment to optimize operations. Recommend changes to data collection. Establish an effective maintenance reporting system to assist with troubleshooting and long-term asset management.
• Support Plant Operations to troubleshoot operating problems.
• Execute repair work such as replacement of dry gas seals and mechanical seals. Replacement of bearings and alignment, including overhauling all types of turbo-machinery (hands-on ability and knowledge required).
• Provide technical supervision and guidance of execution teams during equipment overhaul.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) or related discipline.
• Professional and/or Chartered Engineering designation useful.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience preferably in oil and gas industry upstream operations.
• Proven experience in field maintenance of turbo-machinery (GE and Dresser centrifugal compressors, GE Gas Turbines, Frame 5’s in particular would be an asset).
• Compression performance management systems.
• Understanding of vibration and lube oil analysis and other condition monitoring methods.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Capability to use mechanical precision tools/equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical workshop’s activities, tooling, and machinery (machining, fabrication process, etc).
• English required. French is advantageous, Arabic beneficial
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