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Mechanical Engineer Rotating (Topsides)
About this role
A contract role in Lagos for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment used in topsides. The role supports selection, design, installation, testing, commissioning and reliability improvement of rotating machinery such as compressors, pumps, turbines and motors. It involves reviewing technical documents, coordinating interfaces with other systems, and evaluating vendor submissions. Experience in offshore or process facility environments within Oil & Gas is required, with a focus on vibration, reliability and performance analysis. The employer is Talent Recruitment 360, a recruitment consultancy providing staffing solutions to multiple businesses.
What you would do
- Assist in selecting and designing rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, turbines and motors
- Support installation, alignment, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
- Investigate vibration, overheating, lubrication issues and machinery failures
- Participate in technical bid evaluations, design reviews and factory acceptance tests
- Develop and review technical specifications, datasheets, equipment requisitions and engineering documents
- Support equipment reliability, preservation and performance improvement initiatives
- Review vendor proposals, equipment drawings, performance curves and technical submissions
- Coordinate interfaces between rotating equipment and process, piping, electrical and instrumentation systems
- Support testing and commissioning of rotating equipment
- Provide technical reporting and analysis on equipment performance
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of API standards, vibration analysis, machinery reliability and equipment performance evaluation
- Experience in vendor coordination, equipment testing and commissioning
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and technical reporting skills
- Experience with compressors, pumps, turbines and packaged equipment for offshore or process facilities
- 8–12 years of relevant rotating equipment engineering experience in the Oil & Gas industry
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