ROTATING EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Job Description : ROTATING EQUIPMENT MANAGER NIGERIA KEY RESPONSBILITIES Serve as the corporate central point of expertise for rotating equipment, supporting the CEO with technical insights, reports, and presentations, while coordinating with Business Unit Heads, site engineering teams, and stakeholders across operations. Provide advisory support on selection, design, performance, and lifecycle management of major rotating equipment including compressors, turbines, pumps, and drivers. Lead corporate-level standardization initiatives for rotating equipment specifications, maintenance practices, and reliability programs across refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, and GPP operations. Review and validate design documents, technical specifications, and vendor proposals for rotating machinery in greenfield and brownfield projects. Oversee diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analyses for chronic or high-impact equipment failures, ensuring sustainable corrective actions. Develop and maintain corporate guidelines, best practices, and reliability benchmarks for rotating equipment performance. Monitor equipment reliability and availability KPIs across business units, highlighting risks, trends, and improvement opportunities to senior management. Act as corporate interface with OEMs, technology licensors, and service providers, ensuring alignment with Sterlings business and technical objectives. Support capex project evaluations and technical due diligence, providing specialized input on rotating machinery design and selection. Champion predictive and condition-based monitoring technologies, driving adoption to improve equipment uptime and reduce lifecycle costs. Ensure strict compliance with HSE, process safety, and international standards (API, ASME, ISO, etc.) in all rotating equipment activities. Contribute to corporate training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing programs, building organizational capability in rotating machinery. Represent Sterling in industry forums and technical committees, positioning the company as a leader in equipment reliability and performance. FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Ability to translate technical data into executive-level reports and recommendations In-depth expertise in compressors, pumps, turbines (min. 25 MW), and associated drivers across refinery, petrochemical, and fertilizer/GPP industries. Strong knowledge of API/ASME/ISO standards for rotating equipment design, installation, and operation. Competence in reliability engineering, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), and condition monitoring techniques. Familiarity with OEM specifications, procurement processes, and vendor management. Proficiency in diagnostic tools and vibration analysis systems. BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS Strong strategic orientation with ability to align technical expertise to corporate objectives. High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, working directly with CEO, BU Heads, and site leaders. Problem-solving and decision-making capability with focus on business impact and operational reliability. Professional maturity, confidentiality, and executive presence. Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. QUALIFICATION B.Tech. / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. EXPERIENCE 15 - 20 years of Experience CERTIFICATIONS Certifications in Vibration Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Condition Monitoring, or OEM-specific trainings are advantageous.

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