Equipment Engineer

My client based in East Killbride is looking for a Rotating Equipment Engineer (Electrical C&I)

Objectives: 

• Provide a comprehensive range of technical support activities associated with the operation, 

maintenance and repair of high-speed rotating equipment. 

• Assist in the specification of rotating equipment and ancillary equipment. 

• Provide specialist support and guidance on all aspects of rotating equipment particularly 

associated with repair, troubleshooting and overhauls, including electrical and 

instrumentation. 

• Support test department on product performance testing, including compilation of test 

instructions, test reports and customer liaison. 

• Participate in design reviews, progress meetings associated with the development of new 

designs, up-grade and re-rates. 

• Conduct and facilitate the provision of RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) on failure mechanisms 

relating to in-service equipment operation and associated equipment. 

• Conduct site surveys/analysis of plant operation with a view to increasing reliability. 

• Assist in providing technical support during workshop activities regarding the dismantling 

and re-building of overhauled rotating equipment. 

• Provide technical assistance to sales and contracts in the pursuit of new business 

opportunities within developing markets of rotating plant maintenance. 

• Provide general technical support to complete business as part of the Engineering team. 

Measurements: 

• Conduct all work with consideration of environmental, health and safety policies and 

targets. 

• Where necessary, after due assessment of risk, employ appropriate controls to minimise 

risk to personnel, plant and premises. 

• Highest EHS & Quality standards coupled with customer satisfaction levels. 

• Conduct work to quality and commercial procedures such that risk to quality and financial 

exposure is contained within Company guidelines. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Education and/or Experience 

• Engineering qualification ideally minimum Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with 

relevant experience in a technical support role. 

• Strong technical knowledge with emphasis on electrical, instrumentation and General Pump 

System Engineering. 

• Ability to effectively manage own daily workload with minimum supervision. 

• Knowledge of quality systems and standards. 

Product Knowledge: 

• Specialised knowledge of electrical, instrumentation on centrifugal pumps and motors. 

• Good knowledge of Design and Manufacturing Techniques associated with small, medium 

and large rotating equipment, particularly centrifugal pumps, and induction motors. 

• Excellent knowledge of International Standards associated with small, medium and large 

rotating equipment. 

• Ability to read, interpret and understand Component Manufacturing Drawings, Technical 

Specifications, and International Standards. 

• Extensive knowledge of repair and overhaul techniques. 

Reasoning Ability: 

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities. Self-motivated. Able to work on own initiative. 

• Ability to define problems, collect/interpret data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions 

and take appropriate decisions.