Rotating Equipment Expert - Consulting

Company Description

ExactSpace is dedicated to creating an industrial world that always performs at its peak with assets that never fail. We aim to enable industries to leverage their data for better-informed and timely decisions.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Rotating Equipment and Gas Turbine Expert to provide technical consultancy across the life cycle of projects, including selection, specification, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. The expert will support clients and internal teams with deep domain knowledge on rotating machinery, particularly gas turbines used in power generation, oil & gas, or industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise on rotating equipment, especially gas turbines, compressors, pumps, and auxiliary systems.
• Review and approve technical specifications, vendor documents, and design calculations.
• Support selection, sizing, and design evaluation of gas turbines and related equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of performance or reliability issues.
• Recommend preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to ensure equipment uptime.
• Advise on equipment upgrades, retrofits, and modernization projects.
• Conduct technical audits, site assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with OEMs, EPC contractors, and client engineering teams.
• Deliver technical reports, white papers, and presentations to stakeholders.
• Mentor internal teams or client engineers on rotating equipment best practices.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 18+ years of experience in rotating equipment engineering, with a focus on gas turbines (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar, Rolls-Royce, etc.).
• Proven track record in selection, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of gas turbines.
• Experience with performance monitoring, vibration analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client interfacing skills.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in power generation, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Knowledge of digital tools for condition monitoring (SCADA, DCS, Bently Nevada, etc.).
• Consulting or project management experience.
• Willingness to travel for site assessments or short-term assignments.