Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer
TR/081513
Posted: 19/03/2026
- PAYE Rate Negotiable
- Scotland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeen
- Contract
Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer based in Aberdeen. This has been released on a 12 month PAYE contract.
The role of a Rotating Equipment Engineer is to deliver the ambition of sustainably top quartile safe and reliable operations. By providing expert discipline advice and expertise to the onshore and offshore teams to meet the business objectives
The Asset based Rotating Equipment Engineer role drives equipment and system availability through proactive mitigation of equipment and system degradation, active support to front line operations and development and execution of plans for medium to long term maintenance and upgrades where required.
Accountabilities:
Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with the company maintenance philosophy, UK safety, environmental and quality systems.
Continually review effectiveness of working practices and systems to increase reliability / availability of rotating equipment
Ensure all rotating equipment activities are inputted into the integrated activity plan and maintenance management system. Via the IAP manage and reduce backlog
Ensure that rotating equipment maintenance records and plant history are updated using SAP.
Ensure capital and consumable spare parts required to support reliable production for rotating equipment are identified, with the min & max levels managed via SAP
Management of vendor support, to deliver the work safely, on time and cost effectively.
Suggest, review, approval MOC’s as required
Support or undertake failure and incident investigation / RCA implementing actions to remove faults and improve reliability.
Review and accept or reject deviations to codes, standards, practices, and guidelines
Review and endorse MEDIUM ORA’s.
Approve changes to Ops procedures and manuals.
Check and approve changes to critical documents including P&ID’s.
Support in the ranking and management of facilities risks.
Close out or verify actions (e.g. Events, MyHSES etc).
Contract management of key service contracts.
Approve repair plans (Anomalies/breakdown).
Identify and endorse shutdown activities.
Implement the Performance Standards to delivery of safety critical and routine maintenance. Review and approve SECE maintenance deferrals
Actively support an Incident Free Workplace mindset.
Competencies:
Good communicator and influencer, able to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to review and analyse information effectively.
Be a visible driving force for the company way, our values, leading by example and having the courage to challenge and address inconsistencies across the organisation.
Highly developed organisation skills anticipate problems and identifies solutions.
Adhere to the company values, not only focussing on achieving the tasks and objectives, but also delivering in the company way.
Proven relationship-builder across various disciplines and functions.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of a variety of rotating Equipment, including Gas Turbines, Centrifugal, axial and reciprocating compressors and pumps and their associated packages and support systems.
Education:
Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject
Work Experience:
Substantial engineering and operations experience in oil and gas in a similar role
Very high level of technical and engineering competence.
Certifications:
There are no regulatory requirements the role-holder must satisfy.
Mandatory Training required:
All company mandatory training as requested, including Compliance training usually provided annually.
Must possess a valid Basic Offshore Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) certificate or be willing and able to complete the course.
contract position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/081513
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
The role of a Rotating Equipment Engineer is to deliver the ambition of sustainably top quartile safe and reliable operations. By providing expert discipline advice and expertise to the onshore and offshore teams to meet the business objectives
The Asset based Rotating Equipment Engineer role drives equipment and system availability through proactive mitigation of equipment and system degradation, active support to front line operations and development and execution of plans for medium to long term maintenance and upgrades where required.
Accountabilities:
Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with the company maintenance philosophy, UK safety, environmental and quality systems.
Continually review effectiveness of working practices and systems to increase reliability / availability of rotating equipment
Ensure all rotating equipment activities are inputted into the integrated activity plan and maintenance management system. Via the IAP manage and reduce backlog
Ensure that rotating equipment maintenance records and plant history are updated using SAP.
Ensure capital and consumable spare parts required to support reliable production for rotating equipment are identified, with the min & max levels managed via SAP
Management of vendor support, to deliver the work safely, on time and cost effectively.
Suggest, review, approval MOC’s as required
Support or undertake failure and incident investigation / RCA implementing actions to remove faults and improve reliability.
Review and accept or reject deviations to codes, standards, practices, and guidelines
Review and endorse MEDIUM ORA’s.
Approve changes to Ops procedures and manuals.
Check and approve changes to critical documents including P&ID’s.
Support in the ranking and management of facilities risks.
Close out or verify actions (e.g. Events, MyHSES etc).
Contract management of key service contracts.
Approve repair plans (Anomalies/breakdown).
Identify and endorse shutdown activities.
Implement the Performance Standards to delivery of safety critical and routine maintenance. Review and approve SECE maintenance deferrals
Actively support an Incident Free Workplace mindset.
Competencies:
Good communicator and influencer, able to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to review and analyse information effectively.
Be a visible driving force for the company way, our values, leading by example and having the courage to challenge and address inconsistencies across the organisation.
Highly developed organisation skills anticipate problems and identifies solutions.
Adhere to the company values, not only focussing on achieving the tasks and objectives, but also delivering in the company way.
Proven relationship-builder across various disciplines and functions.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of a variety of rotating Equipment, including Gas Turbines, Centrifugal, axial and reciprocating compressors and pumps and their associated packages and support systems.
Education:
Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject
Work Experience:
Substantial engineering and operations experience in oil and gas in a similar role
Very high level of technical and engineering competence.
Certifications:
There are no regulatory requirements the role-holder must satisfy.
Mandatory Training required:
All company mandatory training as requested, including Compliance training usually provided annually.
Must possess a valid Basic Offshore Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) certificate or be willing and able to complete the course.
contract position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/081513
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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