Senior Rotating Equipment Technician - Centrifugal Pumps

Job Overview

The Senior Rotating Equipment Technician specializes in maintenance, repair, overhaul, and servicing of rotating machinery with an emphasis on centrifugal pumps. This role encompasses both workshop and on-site activities such as dismantling, measuring, inspecting, assembling, testing, installing, and commissioning equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and perform maintenance operations on centrifugal pumps and other rotating equipment at the workshop and customer locations.
• Organize and prepare all necessary equipment, tools, spare parts, and materials to facilitate maintenance tasks.
• Conduct installation, removal, overhaul, and replacement processes for centrifugal pumps and related equipment on site.
• Carry out and confirm shaft alignment using dial indicators and laser alignment tools as per OEM criteria.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, troubleshoot issues, conduct root cause analysis, and suggest corrective measures to enhance equipment reliability.
• Maintain precise and current service logs, inspection notes, job cards, and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures, OEM instructions, quality standards, and health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout all tasks.
• Guarantee proper use, calibration, upkeep, and storage of tools and measurement instruments.
• Uphold a safe, neat, and well-ordered work area both in the workshop and field environments.
• Mentor junior technicians by providing technical support and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, supervisors, and clients to deliver safe, dependable, and high-quality maintenance solutions.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Responsibilities

• Promote awareness, training, and compliance regarding applicable QHSE standards and company policies within the team.
• Lead by example to foster a safety-first culture; actively participate in QHSE meetings and disseminate key safety and environmental information to staff.
• Promptly address unsafe conditions; escalate unresolved hazards appropriately.
• Respond to observations and recommendations from QHSE officers in a timely manner.
• Ensure new team members complete necessary QHSE inductions before commencing work.
• Regularly assess emergency preparedness, including PPE and spill kit accessibility and usability.
• Monitor and guide safety compliance among team members, especially junior or new staff.
• Encourage active engagement in QHSE initiatives, providing opportunities for staff input on safety improvements.

Required Education and Certification

Diploma, Technical Certificate, or ITI in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Essential Competencies & Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of centrifugal pump operation, components, and foundational maintenance practices.
• Understanding of mechanical seals, bearings, couplings, and lubrication systems.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering and assembly drawings along with technical manuals.
• Experienced in using precision measuring tools like vernier calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Basic skills in shaft alignment and balancing of rotating equipment.
• Competent in utilizing workshop tools and executing safe maintenance procedures.
• Capable of systematic dismantling, inspection, cleaning, and reassembly adhering to OEM guidelines.
• Skilled in choosing proper tools, instruments, and consumables for maintenance jobs.
• Able to accurately perform inspections, functional tests, and document results.
• Knowledgeable about lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work, and general workplace safety protocols.
• Familiar with handling, storage, and preservation of equipment parts and spares.
• Strong ability to identify and report defects, maintenance discoveries, and potential hazards promptly.
• Excellent teamwork and communication aptitude with eagerness to learn and mentor.
• Committed to maintaining cleanliness and organization in all working areas.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5-10 years of practical experience in upkeep, overhaul, testing, and fault diagnosis of centrifugal pumps (especially API 610 OH, BB, Vertical Pump types) and similar rotating equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership in workshop and field service work including installation, commissioning, and shutdown maintenance.
• Proven background in delivering on-site services within the Middle East's oil & gas, power generation, water treatment, or industrial sectors.
• Experienced in supervising and guiding junior technical staff ensuring rigorous safety, quality, and OEM standards compliance.
• Solid problem-solving skills for equipment troubleshooting and recommending durable fixes.