Sulzer

Sr. Rotating Equipment Engineer

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 3 weeks ago

Salary
AED 9k–12k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Engineering & Technology
Work mode
On site

About the role

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our team in Riyadh and play a key role in delivering technical solutions for critical industrial equipment. You will provide expert support for centrifugal pumps and turbomachinery, lead failure investigations, conduct site performance assessments, and develop upgrade and repair recommendations that improve reliability and customer outcomes. This is a highly technical and customer-facing role that combines engineering analysis, field support and project execution while collaborating with global teams to deliver high-quality service solutions. Key Responsibilities • Provide technical support to customers, sales teams and service centers. • Lead troubleshooting activities and root cause failure investigations. • Review inspection reports and recommend repairs, upgrades and corrective actions. • Conduct on-site performance assessments and equipment evaluations. • Support commissioning, troubleshooting and warranty investigations. • Develop technical reports and engineering recommendations. • Coordinate with global engineering teams on complex technical matters. • Support retrofit, modernization and reliability improvement projects. What We need from you • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. • 10+ years of experience in rotating equipment. • Strong experience with centrifugal pumps and turbomachinery. • Background in Oil & Gas, Power or Water industries. • Experience with failure analysis, troubleshooting and equipment performance assessments. • Excellent communication skills, can communicate clearly in English and solve customer issues face to face. Travel • Approximately 30-40% domestic and international travel. • Site assignments ranging from one day to two weeks. What we offer you Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 10+ years of experience in the rotating equipment industry. Experience in centrifugal pumps and turbomachinery for Water, Power, and Oil & Gas industries. Knowledge of industry processes, practices, and standards. Proficiency in rotating equipment design and selection software. Design, drafting, and CAD (2D/3D) skills. Strong computer skills. Fluent in English (written and spoken). Estimated Travel Time: 30% to 40% (national and international). Ability to travel and visit customer sites frequently with assignment period from 1 day to 2 weeks. Communication & influencing. Customer relationship management. Time management. Adaptability & initiative. Attention to detail. Technical & commercial acumen. Project management

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to customer and Front-end team: A Reply to technical queries; B Attend meeting with customers for technical clarifications. Provide technical support to service centers and field service including but not limited to: A Review inspection report; B Provide recommendations for method of repair; C Provide possible cause of failure based on observations made on components during inspection; D Provide recommendation of upgrade based on findings; E Provide guidance and recommendations for strip down, assembly and setting for complex equipment in liaison with Experts; F Assist them with instructions for complex commissioning or troubleshooting. Conduct root cause failure analysis which consists of: A Liaise with customer to gather data required for analysis; B Reviewing site data and reports; C Prepare detailed root cause failure analysis report with background, result of analysis and recommendations. Conduct on-site performance assessment which consist of: A Take measurement on equipment at site with vibration analyzer, ultra-sonic flow meter, thermodynamic method; B Analyze data collected during the site assessment; C prepare detailed report with background, result of analysis and recommendations. Liaise with Sulzer factories and oversea engineering teams when additional information is required on equipment to reply to customer queries, support service center or conduct root cause failure analysis. Liaise with Sales, Tendering and Engineering for the development of repair and retrofit proposals that meet customer requirements and can be successfully executed. Conduct detail engineering required for modification and upgrade of equipment in the service center, by overseeing and arranging drawings, Bill Of Material, specifications. Conduct or supervise reverse engineering of components in the service center or at customer site with conventional measuring tools and 3D scan. Participate in and actively support company initiatives that support growth. Provide technical support to Warranty teams for issues encountered during installation, commissioning, operation and repair of rotating equipment. Support warranty claim investigations, including troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis and preparation of technical reports with recommendations.

Skills

  • Centrifugal pumps
  • Turbomachinery
  • Rotating equipment design
  • Failure analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Vibration analysis
  • Thermal/ultrasonic flow measurement
  • 3D CAD (2D/3D)
  • Engineering software for rotating equipment
  • Site performance assessments
  • Retrofit and modernization
  • Project management
  • Technical report writing
  • Warranty investigations
  • Commissioning and troubleshooting

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