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How much do senior rotating equipment engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior rotating equipment engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior rotating equipment engineer do?

A Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer is responsible for the selection, design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors in industrial facilities, particularly within the oil & gas, power, and chemical sectors. They ensure equipment reliability and performance by leading technical evaluations, overseeing maintenance practices, and providing expertise during equipment failures or upgrades. Additionally, they collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize equipment operation, improve safety, and support plant efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by a senior rotating equipment engineer, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Rotating Equipment Engineers often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex machinery failures, managing equipment reliability, and ensuring timely maintenance in high-pressure environments. Addressing these issues typically involves conducting thorough root cause analyses, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (such as operations, maintenance, and reliability), and staying updated on the latest industry standards and technologies. Proactive communication and continuous professional development are key to effectively navigating these challenges and ensuring safe, efficient plant operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior rotating equipment engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer, you need an engineering degree (typically mechanical), extensive experience with rotating machinery (such as pumps, compressors, and turbines), and a deep understanding of industry standards and reliability practices. Familiarity with design software (like AutoCAD and SolidWorks), reliability analysis tools, and certifications such as API or ASME are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and leading teams in high-stakes industrial environments.

What is the difference between Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer vs Rotating Equipment Engineer?

AspectSenior Rotating Equipment EngineerRotating Equipment Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechanical Engineering, often with professional certificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign, maintenance, troubleshooting in industrial plants, refineries, or power plantsAssist in equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in similar settings
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, petrochemical, power generation industriesSame industries, often as entry to mid-level roles

The main difference is that the Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer typically has more experience, responsibilities, and involvement in complex troubleshooting and project management, whereas the Rotating Equipment Engineer focuses on supporting daily operations and maintenance tasks.

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Infographic showing various Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Senior Rotating Equipment Expert

Air Liquide

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Air Liquide rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers

Job description

R10090563 Senior Rotating Equipment Expert (Open)
Location
Houston, TX (HO) - Support functions - Industrial DirectionBaton Rouge, LA - Support functions - MRPL MC
Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
In the domain of Rotating Machinery (Centrifugal compressors, Cryogenic expanders, pumps, and Reciprocating compressors), support plant operations, with additional capability on process, operational troubleshooting, and Design within the perimeter of the CTE (Center for Technical Expertise) with primary responsibilities in Large Industries USA, and Canada, and additional support to Mexico and Trinidad as well as Electronics and Airgas business lines. Responsibilities include participation in pre TAR planning, TAR supervision and execution, follow up reports and possible external shop monitoring of components to make repair recommendations and monitor quality control.
At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Air Liquide is hiring for a Senior Rotating Equipment Expert in Houston, TX.
We are looking for you!
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.
Job Description:
Safety and Environment:
  • Interpret regulatory requirements, industry codes, Group Industrial Policy, and IMS documents in order to implement and maintain compliant operations. Support the preparation of CTE Guidance Documents for selected Group documents (GTs and GEs)
  • Review selected RCA reports for both Process Safety and Reliability incidents. Lead and/or participate in selected incident investigations
  • Provide leadership and guidance to drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency of rotating equipment
  • Support the development of selected risk assessments for new and existing assets and in the implementation of subsequent action plans
  • Support selected entity and Group level LI IMS audits in the Americas Hub as technical auditor as it pertains to rotating machinery technology
  • Participate in the Air Liquide Group level working groups developing GTs in the rotating machinery technology area
  • Ability to troubleshoot design problems or calculations from OEM which lead to improper operational parameters, or consistent downtime.

Design:
  • Support organization for the execution of new capital projects. Act as owner's representative for the design reviews as required
  • Provide engineering with technical support and guidance for Plant Projects. Serve as design authority as required.
  • Review and provide risk assessment for proposed changes to existing rotating machinery via Management of Change (MOC) process
  • In cooperation with E&C, develop standard equipment specification and engineering practices for rotating machinery
  • Ensure subsidiary compliance with directives from AL Group related to rotating machinery

Operations:
  • Provide operations support to all entities in regards to rotating machinery
  • Collaborate with Large Rotating machinery vendors and OEM's, ensuring quality control in repairs, and witness assembly and testing of equipment as required.
  • Respond to urgent rotating machinery issues
  • Applies process understanding and control systems strategies in order to improve reliability and/or efficiency and through support of CTE's Process Control Technology department.
  • Recommend process and cost savings improvement opportunities. As required, support the design and implementation of these cost saving ideas
  • Issue advisories to spread Best Practices and prevent recurrence of incidents
  • Work closely with entity Engineering disciplines to assure latest technology is identified and deployed
  • When requested, review plant level operating procedures (SOP) for scope, technical accuracy and best practice identification
  • Be aware of Group initiatives for rotating machinery technology domain as these are provided from Group level organizations. Provide interpretation to entities for implementation and participate in the development of such programs
  • Provide support for Group programs for rotating machinery technology including developing the implementation plan together with the entities and monitoring compliance status
  • Participate strongly in Americas Rotating Machinery Technology KNOE and if assigned, participate in WW CoP

Training:
  • Build a documented knowledge base of Rotating Machinery technology operational expertise
  • Provide technical content and training for Rotating Machinery technology
  • Mentor and support developing employees to expand knowledge sharing; disseminate rather than protect information. Act as coach for proteges (assigned or otherwise)

Business Development:
  • Attend and contribute to selected project development meetings
  • Provide technical support to CI during the development and execution of new Rotating Machinery capital projects

Recruiter: Alessandra Manrique- alessandra.manrique@airliquide.com / 281-468-8286
Are you a MATCH?
Job Requirements:
  • BS Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required with +15 years of rotating machinery experience
  • Detailed knowledge of various types of compressors, turbines, pumps, and fan designs and maintenance
  • Solution-oriented, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Lubrication knowledge and expertise
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to perform under stress and time constraints
  • Comfortable in both corporate and plant environments
  • Ability to effectively work within a diverse, international organization
  • Can be consulted 24/7 by Plant Managers and Maintenance personnel
  • Able to wear FRC clothing and other PPE
  • Advanced skills with Google suite of tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc.)
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related operational and safety trainings
  • Up to 50% domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Detailed knowledge of Oxygen Compression Equipment and Oxygen Cleanliness procedures and documentation requirements (preferable)

Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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