Mechanical Engineer – Rotating Equipment

Job Description

Come join us at SLB New Energy and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

We launched SLB New Energy in 2020 to apply our domain expertise in areas adjacent to our existing activities and leverage our global footprint and execution platform to realize new energy and transition opportunities at scale. Using partnership models and our experience in technology industrialization, we are expanding into energy verticals beyond oil and gas. The diverse New Energy portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, energy storage, geothermal power, geoenergy for heating and cooling, sustainable battery-grade lithium, and hydrogen as an energy carrier.

SLB-Capturi is a joint venture between SLB New energy and Aker Carbon Capture. We are a leading carbon capture technology company. We serve a range of carbon-emitting industries including cement, blue hydrogen, bio/waste-to-energy, and gas-to-power among others. Through our portfolio of projects, we are mitigating the environmental cost of industrial activity for a cleaner, more sustainable future. We see a daily growth in our market potential as a rising number of customers look to carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) and our company to solve their emissions challenges. SLB Capturi is one of the leading companies globally that has extensive knowledge of the entire CCUS value chain. We have many ongoing projects, from research and innovation, including pilot plant testing, to concept studies and to large EPC projects, both in Europe and in the United States. Today, we are delivering seven carbon capture units in Europe, with an accumulated capture capacity of 1 million tonnes of CO2.

SLB Capturi US is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, selection, troubleshooting, and optimization of critical rotating machinery including pumps, compressors, and associated systems.

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be working closely with cross functional teams to ensure the successful integration and optimization of mechanical systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Develop specifications, company standards for rotating machinery.
* Prepare, Review and approve equipment specifications, technical data sheets, and vendor drawings.
* Witness pump tests/reports and Check equipment received.
* Perform technical bid evaluation of rotating equipment including centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and pump systems from Pre-FEED through Commissioning.
* Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
* Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective measures.
* Analyse equipment performance data and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency
* Review vibration analysis, alignment checks, and other diagnostic reports.
* Evaluate equipment modifications and upgrades to meet changing operational requirements
* Conduct feasibility studies for equipment replacement and refurbishment projects
* Support process optimization initiatives through mechanical systems analysis
* Provide technical support for capital projects involving rotating equipment.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process, electrical, and instrumentation engineers
* Provide technical support to Supply chain team during procurement
* Ensure compliance with industry standards including API, ASME, and NACE codes
* Participate in HAZOP studies, design reviews, and safety assessments

Qualifications and Experience

* Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
* 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment in process plants.
* Strong knowledge of centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and pump system design
* Experience with equipment troubleshooting, failure analysis, and repair methodologies
* Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (API 610, API 674, ASME B31.3)
* Understanding of materials selection for corrosive and high-temperature applications
* Professional Engineer (PE) licence preferred
* Experience with centrifugal compressors (API 617, API 672) is highly desirable
* Knowledge of turbomachinery, gas turbines, or steam turbines
* Experience with condition monitoring systems and vibration analysis
* Experience with reliability engineering principles and RCM methodologies
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* A self-starter that demonstrates a positive outlook and contributes to working in multicultural and multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.
* Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, or other characteristics protected by law. We are an “Equal Opportunity Employer”. For more information regarding your rights, refer to the latest version of the “EEO is the Law” poster, the “EEO is the Law-Supplement” poster, and the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” located here: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact accommodationhotline@slb.com to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

We are committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) for more information.

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