Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer – SME – Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
We are currently hiring Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineers – SME for an opportunity in Saudi Arabia . Position: Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer – SME Location: Saudi Arabia Gross Salary: SAR 8,000 – 10,000 per month + HRA + TA Important Salary Note: Candidates without previous RCM experience will be considered under the minimum gross salary of SAR 8,000 .
Job Overview The Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer – SME will provide technical expertise during Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), FMEA/FMECA and reliability studies for rotating equipment. The role involves supporting the identification of equipment functions, functional failures, failure modes, failure mechanisms and appropriate maintenance strategies to improve reliability, availability, safety and lifecycle performance. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical authority for rotating equipment during RCM, FMEA and reliability workshops .
Define and validate equipment functions, performance standards and functional failures.
Identify credible failure modes, failure mechanisms and degradation processes for rotating equipment.
Evaluate equipment failure consequences related to safety, environment, production and maintenance costs.
Review equipment history, bad actor reports, vibration data, oil analysis reports and inspection findings.
Recommend appropriate maintenance strategies including: Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
Preventive Maintenance (PM)
Failure Finding (FF)
Run-to-Failure (RTF)
Assess maintenance intervals based on equipment criticality, failure characteristics and operating context.
Review OEM recommendations and industry best practices.
Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for recurring equipment failures.
Validate maintenance tasks and spare-parts requirements generated from RCM studies.
Identify reliability improvement opportunities and equipment design enhancements.
Provide technical guidance on risk mitigation and equipment lifecycle management.
Equipment Experience Required Strong knowledge of: Centrifugal Compressors
Reciprocating Compressors
Steam Turbines
Gas Turbines
Centrifugal Pumps
Positive Displacement Pumps
Gearboxes
Fans and Blowers
Electric Motors
Couplings
Mechanical Seals
Dry Gas Seals
Bearings
Lubrication Systems
Hydraulic Systems
Required Technical Knowledge Rotor Dynamics
Vibration Analysis
Machinery Diagnostics
Bearing Failure Analysis
Lubrication & Tribology
Shaft Alignment
Rotor Balancing
Mechanical Seal Reliability
API Standards including API 610, API 617, API 618, API 670, API 612, API 614 and API 682
Reliability Engineering
RCM and FMEA methodologies
Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering .
8+ years of experience in rotating equipment maintenance, reliability, asset management or machinery engineering.
Hands-on experience with compressors, turbines, pumps, motors and auxiliary systems.
Proven participation in RCM, FMEA/FMECA, RCA or Reliability Improvement programs .
Familiarity with SAP PM .
SAR 11,000 – 14,000 Gross per month , depending on experience and suitability.
Important Notes: Candidates must have relevant and verifiable experience for the applied position.
Each candidate's CV submission must be provided in ONE SINGLE PDF FILE , containing: Updated CV
Educational Qualification Certificates
Relevant Experience Certificates
Passport Copy
Please ensure all submitted documents are clear, complete and properly arranged in the same PDF .
Candidates without previous RCM experience will be considered under the minimum gross salary .
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may share their complete documents at the earliest.