Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer - Expression of Interest

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our Singapore team in support of a major EPCM chemical plant project on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, specification, and delivery of critical rotating equipment systems for a world-scale chemical manufacturing facility, working within a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Based in Singapore, this role will support the execution of a significant chemical industry development, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.

You must hold (or be eligible to obtain) legal working rights in Singapore.  Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and suitably qualified professionals requiring Employment Pass sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Designing the Future. Transforming the World.

For more than 160 years, Wood has delivered some of the world's most complex and technically challenging projects across the energy, chemicals, and industrial sectors. Today, we continue to partner with leading global clients to develop innovative solutions that enhance operational performance, improve sustainability, and enable long-term success.

Join our Singapore office, strategically positioned at the centre of Asia Pacific's chemicals and manufacturing industries. With its world-class infrastructure, international business environment, and vibrant engineering community, Singapore offers an exceptional platform to build your career while contributing to some of the region's most significant industrial developments.

At Wood Singapore, you will thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, working alongside experienced engineers and industry specialists who are committed to technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and challenging projects delivered to leading chemical, petrochemical, and industrial clients
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with market conditions
• Access to Wood's global network of technical experts and subject matter specialists
• Flexible working arrangements balancing client, project, and individual needs
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values collaboration and innovation
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
• Opportunities to work on sustainable and technologically advanced industrial developments

#LI-Hybrid

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Discipline Manager, you will be responsible for delivering rotating equipment engineering activities throughout all phases of the project, including concept development, FEED, detailed design, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering rotating equipment engineering solutions for chemical and process plant facilities
• Preparing and reviewing specifications, datasheets, requisitions, technical evaluations, and vendor documentation for rotating equipment packages

Providing engineering support for pumps, agitators, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, blowers, fans, material handling equipment, loading arms, utility and process packaged equipment

• Reviewing vendor designs and ensuring compliance with project requirements, client specifications, and applicable industry standards
• Supporting equipment sizing, selection, package development, and procurement activities
• Participating in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, reliability assessments, and risk management workshops
• Working closely with process, piping, instrumentation, electrical, civil, and project teams to ensure integrated project delivery
• Supporting machinery control systems and interfaces with instrumentation and electrical disciplines
• Providing technical support during fabrication, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site installation, commissioning, and start-up activities
• Assisting in troubleshooting, reliability assessments, root cause analysis, and performance optimisation studies
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the development of engineering best practices

You will play a key role in ensuring that rotating equipment systems are delivered safely, reliably, and efficiently while maintaining Wood's commitment to quality, technical excellence, and client satisfaction.

At Wood, you will become part of a global network of engineering professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution, you will have significant experience delivering rotating equipment engineering within the chemical, petrochemical, refining, LNG, power generation, or process industries.

In addition, you will:

• Have proven experience in a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineering role within EPCM or EPC project environments
• Demonstrate extensive technical knowledge of pumps, agitators, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, blowers, fans, material handling equipment, loading arms, utility and process packaged equipment
• Possess a strong understanding of rotating equipment design, operation, maintenance, reliability, and performance management
• Have experience preparing equipment specifications, datasheets, material requisitions, and technical bid evaluations
• Be familiar with international industry standards including API, ASME, ISO, and relevant rotating equipment specifications
• Have experience supporting vendor package management, technical clarifications, inspections, and factory acceptance testing
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of machinery protection systems, vibration monitoring, condition monitoring, and reliability engineering principles
• Be capable of identifying and managing technical risks while providing practical and cost-effective engineering solutions
• Possess strong coordination skills and experience working within multidiscipline project teams

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation capabilities

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant rotating equipment engineering software tools
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical, schedule, and budget requirements

What Will Set You Apart

• Direct experience on large-scale chemical or petrochemical EPCM projects
• Experience with critical machinery packages within greenfield chemical manufacturing facilities
• Exposure to compressor and turbine-driven process units
• Experience performing machinery reliability assessments and performance analysis
• Previous experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational troubleshooting activities
• Exposure to international projects across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, or other major industrial markets

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

If you are a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer looking to play a key role in a major chemical plant development while advancing your career with a leading global engineering consultancy, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to register your interest. Shortlisting will commence immediately.