Snr Rotating Equipment Engineer

• You have a Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• You speak and write both Dutch and English well.
• You have experience with the design, commissioning, start-up, management, maintenance, and condition monitoring of rotating equipment.
• Experience with or knowledge of active magnetic bearing systems is a plus.
• You have a strong technical foundation in the areas of rotating equipment, asset integrity, and reliability management, preferably within the oil and gas industry, petrochemicals, or the energy sector.
• You have experience with methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and you know how to assess and improve the reliability and availability of installations.
• You are familiar with SAP and other maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• You are analytically strong, think in terms of solutions, and know how to make well-considered technical decisions even in a dynamic environment.
• You collaborate easily with various stakeholders and know how to involve people from diverse disciplines in your ideas and advice.
• You take initiative, work independently, and know how to set priorities well without losing sight of the end result.
• Bachelor's degree (HBO level) in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Good written and spoken proficiency in both Dutch and English.
• Experience with the design, commissioning, start-up, operation, maintenance, and condition monitoring of rotating equipment.
• Experience with or knowledge of active magnetic bearing systems is considered an advantage.
• Strong technical background in rotating equipment, asset integrity, and reliability management, preferably within the oil and gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors.
• Experience with methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), with the ability to assess and improve plant reliability and availability.
• Familiarity with SAP and other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while maintaining focus on priorities and results.

You bring your knowledge and experience to NAM and work together with engaged colleagues on one of the most important challenges of our time. You will be given the space to further expand your expertise and shape your career in a working environment where honesty, integrity, and respect are central. In addition, attention is paid to a healthy work-life balance.

• Grow as a person while we work together on the energy transition
• Continuously develop the transferable skills you need for further growth
• Work at the frontline of technology, trends and working methods
• Work together with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Find balance in a value-driven culture that encourages you to be your best self
• Benefit from flexible working hours and opportunities for remote/mobile working
• Make use of paid parental leave, also for non-birthing parents
• Become part of an organization that strives for maximum diversity and inclusivity
• Develop yourself through various career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

You will bring your knowledge and experience to NAM and work alongside dedicated colleagues on one of the most significant challenges of our time. You will have the opportunity to further develop your expertise and shape your career in an environment built on honesty, integrity, and respect. A healthy work-life balance is also strongly supported.

• Grow personally while contributing to the energy transition.
• Continuously develop transferable skills to support career advancement.
• Work at the forefront of technology, industry trends, and new ways of working.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues who possess unique expertise.
• Enjoy a values-driven culture that encourages you to be your best self.
• Benefit from flexible working hours and remote/mobile working opportunities.
• Access paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organization committed to maximizing diversity and inclusion.
• Explore career opportunities across national and international teams.
• Access a broad range of training and development programs.

, Netherlands

Job Family Group

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type

Regular

Posting Start Date

October 19, 2026

Business Unit

Upstream

Experience Level

Experienced Professionals

As a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer, you provide technical support to the Production Units and Project Modification teams of NAM. You ensure the integrity, reliability, availability, and performance of rotating equipment on onshore assets. Within multidisciplinary Agile teams, you work closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams.

NAM offers a technically diverse and dynamic working environment with a wide range of installations, technologies, and systems for rotating equipment. Additionally, you will work with mature assets, where maximizing production, extending equipment life, and optimizing performance are essential for safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operations.

You play an important role within the engineering team and apply your technical expertise to identify improvement opportunities, perform root cause analyses, and support activities in the areas of equipment performance, maintenance, spare parts, and asset optimization. Additionally, you actively contribute to initiatives that improve the reliability and availability of installations.

You report to the Mechanical Chapter Lead, fulfill a leading technical role within your team, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

As a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer, you will provide technical support to NAM's Production Units and Project Modification teams. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, availability, and performance of rotating equipment across onshore assets. Working within multidisciplinary Agile teams, you will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams.

NAM offers a technically diverse and dynamic work environment with a wide range of installations, technologies, and rotating equipment systems. You will also work with mature assets, where maximizing production, extending equipment life, and optimizing performance are essential for safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

You will play a key role within the engineering team, applying your technical expertise to identify improvement opportunities, perform root cause analyses, and support activities related to equipment performance, maintenance, spare parts management, and asset optimization. In addition, you will actively contribute to initiatives that improve plant reliability and availability.

You will report to the Mechanical Chapter Lead, serve as the technical lead within your team, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

• You provide specialized knowledge of rotating equipment to ensure the integrity, reliability, and performance of production systems.
• You analyze and resolve issues regarding the reliability and integrity of rotating equipment. In doing so, you make use of applicable standards, tools, and processes to realize safe and effective solutions.
• You provide technical support on-site where necessary, perform troubleshooting, and share knowledge with operations and maintenance teams.
• You develop and maintain maintenance strategies and reference plans to support equipment reliability and optimal performance throughout the lifecycle.
• You are responsible for the continuous improvement of maintenance plans for rotating equipment, condition monitoring programs, change proposals (Management of Change), spare parts strategies, and Obsolescence Management plans.
• You provide technical input for production optimization studies, the identification of improvement opportunities, and the further development of optimization initiatives.
• You are responsible for the performance standards of rotating equipment within your assigned Production Units and oversee compliance with the Technical Authority Framework and relevant engineering standards.
• You participate in technical reviews, risk analyses, HAZOP studies, Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and other assurance activities to support safe and reliable operations.
• You collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to develop, optimize, and manage specialized aftermarket service contracts for rotating equipment.
• You ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of discipline-specific technical documentation, equipment records, and data, including the management of SAP master data.
• Provide specialized rotating equipment expertise to ensure the integrity, reliability, and performance of production systems.
• Analyze and resolve reliability and integrity issues associated with rotating equipment, using established standards, tools, and processes to deliver safe and effective solutions.
• Provide on-site technical support when required, perform troubleshooting activities, and share knowledge with operations and maintenance teams.
• Develop and maintain maintenance strategies and reference plans to support equipment reliability and optimal lifecycle performance.
• Continuously improve rotating equipment maintenance plans, condition monitoring programs, Management of Change (MoC) proposals, spare parts strategies, and Asset Life Cycle/Obsolescence Management plans.
• Provide technical input for production optimization studies, identify improvement opportunities, and further develop optimization initiatives.
• Own the rotating equipment performance standards for assigned Production Units and ensure compliance with the Technical Authority Framework and applicable engineering standards.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, HAZOP studies, Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and other assurance activities to support safe and reliable operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to develop, optimize, and manage specialized aftermarket service contracts for rotating equipment.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of discipline-specific technical documentation, equipment records, and data, including SAP master data management.

Good to know: This position will become part of the independent NAM Joint Venture (IJV). The selected candidate will therefore eventually transition from Shell to employment with NAM.

The intended transition date is 1 March 2027.

As of January 2027, the headquarters will be located in Hoogezand.

Additionally, NAM has locations in Anjum, Schoonebeek, and Rotterdam.

For this position, you are expected to work 2 to 3 days per week at one of these locations, which in principle includes at least 1 day per week in Hoogezand.

Additional Information: This position will become part of the independent NAM Joint Venture (IJV). Therefore, the selected candidate will eventually transfer from Shell employment to employment with NAM.

Target transition date: 1 March 2027

From January 2027, the headquarters will be located in Hoogezand.

NAM also has locations in Anjum, Schoonebeek, and Rotterdam.

For this role, you are expected to work 2 to 3 days per week at one of these locations, including at least 1 day per week in Hoogezand.