Discipline Engineer Mechanical (rotating)
On-sitePernis, South Holland, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Act as the site technical authority for all critical rotating equipment assets within the Pernis plant, establishing and governing site standards, engineering practices, and specifications for mechanical equipment. Lead root cause analyses for significant equipment failures, develop life-cycle management strategies for critical rotating assets, and maintain Long Term Asset Plans. Provide technical expertise for pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and mechanical seals while supporting maintenance and project teams with complex troubleshooting activities. Review vendor proposals, assess equipment design, and participate in Front-End Engineering Design, detailed design reviews, and commissioning activities. Ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices, and applicable Dutch and European regulations. Maintain and improve maintenance standards, work processes, and technical procedures while promoting standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Required Qualifications
- Technical Bachelor's (HTS) or Master's (Technical university) Degree
- Minimum 5-10 years of relevant Mechanical Engineering experience in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, energy or industrial sector
- Strong experience with rotating equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge of: Pumps, compressors, gearboxes and mechanical seals
- Demonstrated knowledge of: condition monitoring techniques (rotating and static)
- Demonstrated knowledge of: Reliability engineering methodologies
- Demonstrated knowledge of: Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Experience with relevant standards including: API standards
- Experience with relevant standards including: ISO 10816 / ISO 20816
- Experience with relevant standards including: ATEX (mechanical)
- Experience with relevant standards including: Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
- Good communication skills
- Fluency in Dutch and English
- Strong focus on safety
- Sense of responsibility
- Accessible
- Pro active
- Distinguishes essentials from the rest
- Fluent in Dutch and English, both verbal and written
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with static equipment and mechanical integrity programs
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