Rotating Equipment Engineer

at  Apache Inc

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering Discipline
• Prior Rotating Equipment experience, including overhaul scope oversight
• Project Management, Planning, and Delivery Experience
• Full understanding of standard practices and interfacing requirements with Project Planning, Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Decommissioning activities
• Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and planning skills

The Rotating Equipment Engineer for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s Operations Team at the company’s Aberdeen office reporting to the Maintenance & Integrity Manager.

This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Providing support to the offshore operations team when required relating to the operation, maintenance, and diagnostics of rotating equipment
• Accountable for preparing work in accordance with the Apache activity planning process, adhering to gate criteria and stage gate readiness requirements
• Responsible for overseeing Performance Standards compliance for Rotating Equipment Containment and Firewater Pumps through maintenance delivery and compliance testing. Notify the Rotating Equipment Technical Authority of any deviations
• Provision of front-line technical support across rotating equipment discipline that is in line with Apache and Industry standards
• Manage rotating equipment maintenance outages ensuring flawless execution against the project plan
• Consult with Technical Authorities within the Engineering department as necessary to resolve technical challenges that require in depth investigation
• Support safe and environmentally responsible rotating equipment operation that underpins Apache’s License to Operate
• Identify opportunities for equipment improvements and modifications. Raise or respond to Engineering Queries (EQ’s) to propose the changes
• Identify equipment upgrade projects, update the Apache SORTER system, and support the Management of Change (MoC) process
• Contract focal point for nominated Rotating Equipment vendors (Pumps, Diesel Engines, Gas Compressors & Gas Turbines), direct liaison, and interface to drive timely reporting, repairs, and product improvements
• Ensuring Corrective Work Orders are captured in SAP and progressed. Raise SAP P3 and P4 maintenance deferral notifications where required
• Ensuring all machinery condition information is up to date, equipment health is understood, and relevant remedial actions are scheduled accordingly
• Responsible for managing spend on the relevant maintenance budgets. Input into budget forecasts and annual budget planning
• Responsible for ensuring critical spares and suitable stock levels are identified for all critical rotating equipment
• Conduct offshore site visits to enhance onshore/offshore collaboration, survey Rotating Equipment and identify opportunities for improvement
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations. Witness Pump, Diesel Engine, Compressor & Turbine equipment repairs and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) where required. Support the Environmental Dept. for emissions reporting
• Provide input where require supporting Verifier surveys and responses to Verifier findings
• Provide input to HSE inspection plans as required and actions arising as directed by the HSE Advisor