Rotating Equipment Engineer

Kforce • Robstown, TX

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About The Position

Kforce has a client in Robstown, TX that is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experienced (10+ years) in overall rotating equipment design and selection, preferably with EPC background and oil/mineral refining industry experience
• Understand mechanical seal and bearings design and selection, foundation components (sole plates, base plates, grouting), and pump/driver selection and installation
• Familiar with material handling equipment including belt conveyors, bucket elevators, apron feeders, screw conveyors, stacker/reclaimers, ball mill, etc.
• Self-motivated team player with an inclusive nature and natural curiosity
• Experience in implementing and designing to the following standards; API 610, API 686, API 673, API 674, ISO 9905, ISO 2858, ISO 3661, ISO 16330, ANSI B73.1 and others
• Deep knowledge with relevant API, ANSI, and ISO standards and reliability best practices
• Experience with design and modeling software such as Autodesk (AutoCAD, Plant 3D), Navisworks, ANSYS, Inventor and/or Solidworks, Nastran, etc.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and design calculations, with excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• An understanding of capital project execution methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for rotating equipment engineering during the design, equipment selection, fabrication & testing phases of the project; and provide support during construction and commissioning as required
• Develop design specifications and installation standards for all types of rotating equipment in project
• Spec out centrifugal pumps (slurry and non-slurry), positive displacement pumps, compressors, agitators, fans, blowers, turbines, centrifuges, gearboxes, rotary calcination equipment, etc. for procurement and perform vendor bid evaluations
• Complete design, HAZOP, 3D model reviews and provide support to P&ID development
• Ensure rotating equipment boundaries are well defined to include required auxiliaries including filter system, lube oil/seal oil systems, etc.
• Support in the selection of equipment health monitoring systems for condition monitoring and provide input to development of I&C logic to maintain high equipment reliability
• Develop rotating equipment datasheets, specifications, material requisitions and support technical bid evaluations and ITP development
• Support FAT and pre-commissioning activities of equipment and subsystems, including validation of initial run-in performance prior to process commissioning
• Provide timely technical support throughout the project construction and commissioning phases retaining overall technical responsibility for equipment
• Support successful commissioning, start-up and handover of machinery equipment to Operations and Maintenance teams including vendor documents, procedures, troubleshooting guidelines, recommended spare parts lists, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees