Rotating Equipment Engineer

Tealenergi•Sabine Pass, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Teal Energi is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Engineer to support an LNG facility in Sabine Pass, Texas. This is a 1-year renewable contract position working approximately 40 hours per week. The role supports pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities for a new liquefaction train, while also providing rotating equipment reliability and preventive maintenance support for existing brownfield operations. The engineer will provide hands-on technical expertise for major rotating equipment, including gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, refrigeration compressors, BOG compressors, and pumps, and will contribute to reliability engineering, condition monitoring, and root cause failure analysis. The position requires working 100% onsite in Sabine Pass, Texas. Physical demands include regularly sitting, walking and standing; communicating in person and by telephone; and using hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment. The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms and may occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role frequently involves lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. Teal Energi is a technical manpower provider supporting major capital project execution and operations across traditional energy, energy transition, manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure sectors. The company states its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal consideration to qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
At least 8 years of rotating equipment engineering experience in LNG, gas processing, refining, petrochemical, or similar process facilities.
Hands-on experience supporting commissioning and startup of major rotating equipment.
Demonstrated experience with centrifugal compressors, gas and/or steam turbines, and pumps.
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment reliability engineering, root cause failure analysis, and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Working knowledge of applicable API rotating equipment and machinery protection standards, including API 610, API 617, API 618, API 670, or similar standards.
Experience reviewing vibration, lubrication, and condition monitoring data.
Experience with condition monitoring tools such as Bently Nevada System 1.
Active TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
Ability to work 100% onsite in Sabine Pass, Texas.

Nice To Haves

LNG industry experience, particularly with refrigeration, BOG, or end flash gas compressors.
Experience with GE Frame gas turbines and Baker Hughes or Elliott compressors.
Vibration Analyst certification, CAT II or higher.
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar reliability certification.

Responsibilities

Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of rotating equipment for a new LNG liquefaction train.
Provide technical support for gas turbines, refrigeration compressors, BOG compressors, pumps, and associated mechanical systems.
Oversee rotating equipment installation activities, including equipment setting, grouting, alignment, lube oil flushing, preservation, and mechanical seal installation.
Participate in system walkdowns, punch list development, completion activities, and system turnover to operations.
Coordinate rotating equipment activities with OEMs, equipment vendors, contractors, operations, and maintenance personnel.
Support and improve rotating equipment reliability and preventive maintenance programs across existing brownfield facilities.
Lead root cause failure analyses for rotating equipment failures and recurring equipment issues.
Develop and implement corrective actions resulting from equipment investigations and root cause failure analysis findings.
Review vibration, lubrication, and other condition monitoring data to identify developing equipment health issues.
Develop, review, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, frequencies, and work scopes.
Provide technical support for rotating equipment repairs, overhauls, and turnaround activities.
Provide rotating equipment engineering expertise to operations and maintenance teams.
Support PHA, HAZOP, and MOC activities involving rotating equipment and associated systems.
Apply applicable API standards and industry practices when evaluating equipment condition, maintenance requirements, installations, repairs, and reliability improvements.