What’s the role?

A technical specialist with strong engineering and maintenance abilities.  The expectation is that the individual will spend majority of their time in the field.  The Rotating Equipment Field Specialist is expected to cover the role of Rotating Equipment Engineer for short durations such as leave.

The role of Rotating Equipment Field Specialist has three key parts:

Provide on-site technical support for operations and maintenance of Rotating Equipment. Assist and coach technicians to ensure proper use and maintenance, focusing on equipment integrity. Empower teams to work independently.

Ensure quality in maintenance, overhauls, commissioning, and installation. Lead initial failure investigations and act independently, escalating issues when necessary. 

Act as the field representative for Rotating Equipment Engineering. Identify and address threats to safety and reliability, and drive solutions.

Overall, the role takes strong ownership of rotating equipment, prioritize reliability, and ensure technical assurance. Communicate effectively with Operations and Maintenance to resolve issues and keep everyone informed.

SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL

Conduct random audits on Rotating Equipment activities to ensure safety and compliance with policies.

Lead efforts to perform these activities safely.

Coordinate with Planners and Condition Monitoring Team to complete Preventative Maintenance tasks on time.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Initiate cost-effective and reliable improvements for Rotating Equipment.

Identify and address recurring problems.

Provide technical support for troubleshooting.

Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 5 WHY activities.

Stay updated with the latest technology in the field.

DISCIPLINE SUPPORT

Assist in planning and executing major equipment repairs or modifications.

Guide Planners in managing Rotating Equipment activities and backlog.

Support the definition and execution of turnarounds.

Provide technical support for repairs, focusing on quality and reporting.

Assess deviations and escalate as needed.

Monitor repair quality, whether in the field, shop, or external facilities.

Update repair history in SAP and AIM systems.

TRAINING

Provide training on Rotating Equipment to Operators and Technicians.

Identify technical training needs.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Participate in department goals and objectives.

Provide input on performance and competency assessments of Technicians.

Arrange access for Field Service Engineers when needed.

What we need from you

An HND or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering subject

Minimum of 5 years working as a Rotating Equipment specialized technician

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Rotating equipment assurance and commissioning, leading QA/QC on major turbo-machinery overhauls of commissioning in the field

Basic understanding of vibration analysis

More about Shell

Shell is the largest foreign investor in Qatar and has invested US$ 21 billion in Qatar alone in the past six years. Joining Shell in Qatar will see you work on some of the world’s most innovative energy projects: Pearl GTL and Qatargas 4. Innovation is key at Shell, and your career will be propelled by Shell’s commitment to your career, which will accelerate your learning curve and broaden your scope. Moreover, our diverse pool of global experts will see you engage with colleagues worldwide. Qatar is the world’s largest LNG supplier, and Shell’s global leadership in LNG will help forge growth in the years to come.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

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To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.