Rotating Equipment Technician (Shutdown)

Rotating Equipment Technician (Shutdown) – Skills & Responsibilities:
A Rotating Equipment Technician for refinery shutdown projects must have strong hands-on experience in maintenance and overhaul of rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, and gearboxes. Key responsibilities include dismantling, inspection, fault diagnosis, repair, precision alignment (laser/dial), balancing, bearing replacement, and reassembly of equipment during shutdown activities. Candidates should be capable of reading technical drawings, P&IDs, and following detailed method statements while strictly adhering to safety procedures like LOTO, permit-to-work, and confined space entry. The role demands efficiency under tight shutdown schedules, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and close coordination with supervisors and multi-disciplinary teams in hazardous refinery environments.

Salary & Benefits:
The role offers an attractive salary package along with a range of company-provided benefits. These typically include free accommodation, transportation, and meals or food allowance. Employees are also eligible for overtime pay, shutdown or project completion bonuses, medical insurance, and paid leave as per company policy. Air tickets, visa processing, and safety equipment are generally covered by the employer. Shutdown projects provide strong earning potential due to extended working hours and additional incentives.