Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) O&M

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Rotating Equipment
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Assignment Type: Resident, 12-month contract
Commencement: Q2 or Q3 2026
Reporting To: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical expertise across central processing facility and 29 well pads, including 4 × 21 MW gas turbine generators, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, and API 610 oil export and water injection pumps.
• Support operations and maintenance, ensuring highest efficiency, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior engineers, promoting technical development and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain mechanical procedures, condition monitoring programs, and preventive/conditional/corrective maintenance plans (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, UNISOL, machine efficiency).
• Coordinate maintenance activities, including resource planning (tools, spare parts, and equipment) to minimize operational risk.
• Assist commissioning and start-up teams, ensuring smooth integration of rotating equipment into operational systems.
• Conduct technical surveys, analyze equipment performance, and prepare improvement proposals.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor performance, ensuring compliance with procedures, quality standards, and project objectives.
• Support procurement and spare parts selection, as well as repairs in external workshops.
• Foster a culture of safety and HSE awareness, ensuring all mechanical activities comply with site and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve mechanical challenges, optimize production, and implement best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rotating and static mechanical systems within petroleum and gas operations, including maintenance, operations, and project support.
• Knowledge of codes and standards (ASME, TEMA) and general mechanical specifications.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; fluent in English.

Context:

• Remote, high-stakes environment with complex logistics and operational challenges.
• Focus on maximizing equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety in a protected and environmentally sensitive area.

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