What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rotating Equipment Engineer position at Engineering & Inspection Services?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and hands-on experience in the oil and gas or related industries. This role requires a proactive approach to reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of rotating machinery systems.
About the Position:
- Provide day-to-day on-site, and off-site, technical assurance and support for rotating equipment.
- Initiate and complete MOCs for design changes.
- Ensure that rotating equipment and accompanying systems meet current best practices and industry standards while optimizing safety, reliability, and maintainability.
- Provide recommendations for improving “bad actor” equipment and develop/ repair scopes for rotating equipment
- Assist Operations and Maintenance in troubleshooting and improving other rotating equipment systems, such as compressors, centrifuges, vacuum pumps, etc.
- Work with multi-discipline teams to maintain a synergistic approach to equipment design and provide commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting support to ensure successful project implementation, improvements, and reliability
- Assist the Project Engineering group on pump sizing and pump selection for new and existing projects and conduct failure analysis and root cause analysis on failed pumps/pumping systems
- Provide Vibration Analysis Support for long and short-term reliability issues, such as: monitoring vibration and temperature data on critical machines & rotating equipment and analyze vibration data
- Develop/Prepare purchase specifications/data sheets for Rotating Equipment
Education and Experience:
- 5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience
- Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in Mechanical Engineering required or equivalent of 10-15 years of field/refinery experience in Rotating Equipment
Physical Requirements:
- Outside work often requires moderate physical exertion including climbing scaffolding, kneeling, bending, taking field measurements and walking projects
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes hardhat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, still toed shoes, or other equipment as required.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
Required Skills/ Abilities:
- Oil and gas industry experience preferred
- Knowledge of rotating plant equipment and good knowledge of materials, failure mechanisms, fabrication and repair processes and procedures
- Ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes required
Please note that this job description is a general outline of expected duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Actual responsibilities may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.
About Us:
Engineering & Inspection Services (EIS) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm offering Engineering & Design, Field Services, Inspection & Mechanical Integrity, and Technology Development. Founded by engineers, EIS has placed engineering at the core of our business since 2000. Our clients in the petrochemistry industry rely on us to exceed their expectations in safety, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
At EIS, we bring knowledge, experience, and integrity to every project. With team members across the Gulf South and clients throughout the US, we prioritize the growth and well-being of our employees. EIS develops leaders at every level, fostering well-equipped and diverse professionals for long-term success. EIS is a recognized “Top Workplace” for 2025 and for the past four years running. Our offices are located in Metairie, Louisiana, and Beaumont, Texas, with a dedicated Inspection Division headquartered in Port Allen, Louisiana.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
