Rotating Equipment Field Engineer
Workplace: Boden, Sweden
Expires: November 12, 2025
A skilled engineer responsible for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and quality assurance of rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, and motors in field environments. The role involves ensuring equipment meets the highest standards, overseeing contractors, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Main requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years experience in field engineering and/or quality assurance for rotating equipment
- Strong knowledge of rotating equipment types (centrifugal/reciprocating compressors, turbines, pumps)
- Familiarity with vibration analysis, laser alignment, and balancing techniques
- Proficient in quality standards (API 610, API 617, ISO 9001)
- Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, and datasheets
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Able to work independently in remote and demanding environments
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and quality
- Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or power generation industry
- Certification in quality systems (e.g., ISO Auditor, ASQ CQE)
- Working knowledge of CMMS or QA/QC documentation systems
Responsibilities:
- Oversee installation, alignment, and commissioning of rotating equipment at project sites
- Conduct on-site inspections, troubleshooting, and performance assessments
- Supervise contractors and vendors during mechanical equipment installation and start-up
- Provide technical support to field teams and interface with engineering and maintenance departments
- Ensure compliance with design and project requirements
- Perform inspections and quality control checks on rotating equipment and associated systems
- Review and approve Quality Control documentation such as ITPs, FAT/SAT reports, NCRs, and final dossiers
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes (API, ISO, ASME), and specifications
- Coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions
- Prepare detailed technical, site inspection, and quality audit reports
- Maintain records of equipment history, failures, and corrective actions
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Required hard skills:
- Installation and commissioning of rotating equipment
- Troubleshooting and performance assessment
- Quality assurance and control
- Knowledge of API 610, API 617, ISO 9001 standards
- Interpretation of engineering drawings, P&IDs, datasheets
- Vibration analysis techniques
- Laser alignment and balancing techniques
- Use of CMMS or QA/QC documentation systems
Recommended hard skills:
- Certification in quality systems (ISO Auditor, ASQ CQE)
- Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or power generation industries
Soft skills:
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical abilities
- Excellent communication
- Coordination skills
- Ability to work independently
- Detail-oriented
- Safety focus
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Ability to work in remote and demanding environments
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