Job Description

Job Title: Head of Rotating Equipment (Machinery)

Location: The contract for this role would initially be in France and then transition to Qatar. 

Job Type: Contract

Department: Engineering

Duration: March 2024 - February 2028  

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Rotating (Machinery) to lead the rotating equipment discipline for a major LNG project. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in rotating equipment engineering, including expertise in Frame 6 and Frame 9 gas turbines. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering execution, design standards, safety criteria, and LNG facility operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Rotating Equipment Engineering & Leadership:

Provide technical leadership for rotating equipment engineering, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry best practices.

Oversee the design, selection, and integration of rotating equipment (e.g., compressors, pumps, turbines) for onshore LNG facilities and utility systems.

Ensure rotating machinery specifications meet international standards, safety codes, and project objectives.

Supervise engineering consultants, EPC contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with design and operational requirements.

Project Execution & Technical Support:

Provide engineering expertise across all phases of the project, from FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operations.

Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization of rotating equipment.

Ensure project schedules and milestones related to rotating equipment are met while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.

Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams to ensure seamless handover and long-term asset integrity.

Stakeholder & Interface Management:

Act as the primary technical interface between engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve technical queries and ensure alignment with project goals.

Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, providing updates and recommendations on rotating equipment matters.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum 15 years of experience in rotating equipment engineering, preferably in a major LNG project.

Broad knowledge of engineering execution, design standards, codes, and safety criteria for onshore LNG facilities.

Proven expertise in Frame 6 and Frame 9 gas turbines and other rotating equipment.

Technical & Business Skills:

Excellent written and oral English skills for technical reporting and stakeholder communication.

Strong technical and discipline management skills, with a strategic mindset.

Organizational, planning, and coordination skills to manage complex project requirements.

Influencing and interface management skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering-related software.

Preferred Skills & Advantages:

Experience in onshore LNG facilities and utility systems design, construction, and operations.

Familiarity with EPC project execution methodologies.

Knowledge of reliability engineering, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance strategies for rotating machinery