Lead Rotating Package Equipment Engineer

Job Title: Lead Rotating / Package Equipment EngineerExperience Level: 15+ YearsLocation: [Kuwait Engineering Office]Department: Mechanical / Rotating EquipmentReports To: Engineering Manager / Operations ManagerJob PurposeTo lead and manage the engineering, selection, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of rotating / package equipment packages for large-scale industrial projects. Ensures reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of rotating machinery in compliance with project standards, client requirements, and international codes.Key Responsibilities1. Engineering & DesignDevelop and review technical specifications, datasheets, and design documents for all rotating / packages equipment including compressors, pumps, turbines, blowers, gearboxes, chemical injection package, flare package, etc.Ensure designs comply with applicable international standards (API, ISO, ASME, ANSI, NEMA, etc.) and project specifications.Perform equipment sizing, selection, and performance evaluation based on process data sheets.Prepare mechanical datasheetsReview vendor documents — GA drawings, performance curves, P&IDs, control philosophy, and mechanical details.Participate in 3D model reviews and ensure mechanical integration with piping, structures, and electrical systems.2. Vendor & Procurement ManagementPrepare technical requisitions and evaluate vendor offers during the bid stage.Lead technical bid evaluations (TBE) and vendor clarification meetings.Coordinate with procurement and project teams to ensure timely equipment delivery and document submission.Conduct vendor design review and ensure compliance with project requirements.3. Project ExecutionProvide engineering support during fabrication, inspection, testing (FAT/SAT), and installation phases.Review and approve vendor quality control plans and inspection test plans (ITPs).Resolve technical issues arising during manufacturing, site installation, and commissioning.Ensure all rotating equipment is installed, aligned, and commissioned in accordance with OEM recommendations and best engineering practices.4. Reliability & Maintenance SupportConduct root cause analysis (RCA) of rotating equipment failures.Recommend design or material improvements for enhanced reliability and maintenance optimization.Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.5. Leadership & CoordinationMentor and supervise junior engineers and drafters in the rotating equipment discipline.Interface with multidisciplinary teams including process, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and civil.Represent the rotating equipment discipline in client and vendor meetings.Support preparation of project execution plans, man-hour estimates, and schedules.Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in rotating equipment design, engineering, and maintenance, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, or power plant projects.Strong experience with major equipment types:Centrifugal & reciprocating compressorsAPI process pumpsSteam/gas turbinesCooling tower fans, blowers, and agitatorsSound knowledge of API 610, 617, 618, 619, 611, 612, 670, and related standards.Proven record of managing vendors, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary coordination.Core CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.Leadership, mentoring, and decision-making capabilities.Familiarity with HAZOP, SIL, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) concepts.Commitment to HSE and quality management systems.Preferred BackgroundExperience in Engineering, EPC or PMC roles for major oil & gas or refinery projects.Exposure to greenfield and brownfield environments.Experience in FEED, Detailed Design, and Commissioning stages.