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Blackstone Industrial provides innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions for critical rotating and static equipment. As one of North America's leading technical service providers, we excel in field services, parts, repairs, and engineering. Trusted by industries such as heavy oil and refining, petrochemical, power generation, energy transmission, and agriculture, Blackstone is shaping the future of compressor maintenance and operation, striving to set new benchmarks as we expand our operations globally.
We are seeking a highly organized and technically capable Technical Buyer to support the procurement of engineered components, manufacturing services, operational supplies, and aftermarket materials used in the repair and production of rotating equipment.
This role is responsible for executing procurement activities throughout the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) process while supporting quotation activities within the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) process. The successful candidate will own assigned purchase orders, supplier commitments, expediting activities, and procurement-related delivery risks to ensure materials are available when needed to support customer orders, shop operations, field projects, and aftermarket requirements.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Logistics, and Commercial teams in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Purchase engineered components, manufacturing services, materials, and operational supplies needed to support customer orders and repair projects.
- Create and manage purchase orders using approved suppliers and company procedures.
- Confirm pricing, delivery dates, and order details with suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliable delivery and service.
Materials & Delivery Coordination
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively expedite critical orders.
- Track purchase order status and communicate delivery updates, delays, and risks to operations and project teams.
- Help ensure materials arrive on time to support shop, field, and customer requirements.
- Coordinate with logistics, receiving, and inventory teams to resolve material-related issues.
Quotation & Cost Support
- Support sales and commercial teams by obtaining supplier quotes, lead times, and cost information.
- Issue RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and compare supplier proposals.
- Provide accurate sourcing and lead-time information to support customer quotations and proposals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Strategic Sourcing teams to support project execution.
- Coordinate supplier technical questions and documentation requirements with the appropriate internal teams.
- Support new product introduction, prototype, and supplier development initiatives as assigned.
Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data.
- Monitor supplier delivery and responsiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost, lead time, quality, and supply chain reliability.
- Support the evaluation of alternative suppliers and sourcing options.
Education and Qualifications
Required
- 3-5+ years of experience in industrial procurement, technical buying, manufacturing purchasing, or engineered products sourcing.
- Experience purchasing machined components, forgings, castings, fabricated assemblies, coatings, heat-treated parts, or similar industrial products.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong supplier relationship management, negotiation, and expediting skills.
- Experience working within ERP systems and procurement workflows.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination abilities.
Preferred
- Experience supporting rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, turbines, reciprocating equipment, or aftermarket repair operations.
- Familiarity with international suppliers and global sourcing environments.
- Exposure to supplier quality processes, manufacturing operations, and project-based procurement.
- Related supply chain certification.
Blackstone Industrial provides innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions for critical rotating and static equipment. As one of North America's leading technical service providers, we excel in field services, parts, repairs, and engineering. Trusted by industries such as heavy oil and refining, petrochemical, power generation, energy transmission, and agriculture, Blackstone is shaping the future of compressor maintenance and operation, striving to set new benchmarks as we expand our operations globally.
We are seeking a highly organized and technically capable Technical Buyer to support the procurement of engineered components, manufacturing services, operational supplies, and aftermarket materials used in the repair and production of rotating equipment.
This role is responsible for executing procurement activities throughout the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) process while supporting quotation activities within the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) process. The successful candidate will own assigned purchase orders, supplier commitments, expediting activities, and procurement-related delivery risks to ensure materials are available when needed to support customer orders, shop operations, field projects, and aftermarket requirements.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Logistics, and Commercial teams in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Purchase engineered components, manufacturing services, materials, and operational supplies needed to support customer orders and repair projects.
- Create and manage purchase orders using approved suppliers and company procedures.
- Confirm pricing, delivery dates, and order details with suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliable delivery and service.
Materials & Delivery Coordination
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively expedite critical orders.
- Track purchase order status and communicate delivery updates, delays, and risks to operations and project teams.
- Help ensure materials arrive on time to support shop, field, and customer requirements.
- Coordinate with logistics, receiving, and inventory teams to resolve material-related issues.
Quotation & Cost Support
- Support sales and commercial teams by obtaining supplier quotes, lead times, and cost information.
- Issue RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and compare supplier proposals.
- Provide accurate sourcing and lead-time information to support customer quotations and proposals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Strategic Sourcing teams to support project execution.
- Coordinate supplier technical questions and documentation requirements with the appropriate internal teams.
- Support new product introduction, prototype, and supplier development initiatives as assigned.
Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data.
- Monitor supplier delivery and responsiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost, lead time, quality, and supply chain reliability.
- Support the evaluation of alternative suppliers and sourcing options.
Education and Qualifications
Required
- 3-5+ years of experience in industrial procurement, technical buying, manufacturing purchasing, or engineered products sourcing.
- Experience purchasing machined components, forgings, castings, fabricated assemblies, coatings, heat-treated parts, or similar industrial products.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong supplier relationship management, negotiation, and expediting skills.
- Experience working within ERP systems and procurement workflows.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination abilities.
Preferred
- Experience supporting rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, turbines, reciprocating equipment, or aftermarket repair operations.
- Familiarity with international suppliers and global sourcing environments.
- Exposure to supplier quality processes, manufacturing operations, and project-based procurement.
- Related supply chain certification.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Chemicals & Materials
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in rotating equipment specialist jobs.
- Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting centrifugal pumps, compressors, and turbines
- Proficiency with vibration analysis tools and condition monitoring techniques
- Knowledge of API standards relevant to rotating equipment installation and maintenance
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial technology, or a related field
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP PM or Maximo
- CMRP certification or demonstrated reliability engineering principles in a process industry setting
Tips for Your Rotating Equipment Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to equipment types
List the specific rotating equipment you've worked on, such as centrifugal pumps, gas turbines, or reciprocating compressors. Hiring managers scan for exact equipment names, not general maintenance experience, so matching the job listing's terminology directly improves your chances.
Highlight your reliability certifications prominently
Certifications like CMRP or API 686 compliance experience tell employers you understand best practices beyond basic repair. Place them near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section, so they're visible before a recruiter reads your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists rotating equipment specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry sector strategically
Your experience with refinery compressors doesn't automatically transfer on paper to a power generation hiring manager. When searching, target postings in the sector where your equipment hours are strongest, then branch out once you've secured initial interviews.
Prepare for technical scenario questions in interviews
Interviewers for rotating equipment roles routinely ask how you would diagnose a bearing failure or address rotor imbalance. Walk through your actual troubleshooting process step by step, naming the diagnostic tools and standards you used rather than giving a general answer.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Many rotating equipment roles differ significantly in whether you're doing hands-on repair, reliability analysis, or vendor management. Before accepting an offer, clarify which activities make up most of the role so you're not surprised by a mismatch between the title and the daily work.
Rotating Equipment Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most rotating equipment specialists?
The most active employers for rotating equipment specialists right now are Tencarva Machinery Company, OTC Industrial Technologies, and Air Products, and the most openings are in Texas, Louisiana, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at refineries, LNG facilities, and power generation plants.
How many rotating equipment specialist jobs are remote?
About 25% of rotating equipment specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most rotating equipment work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are reliability analysis, vendor technical support, and engineering consulting roles that don't require daily on-site equipment access.
How do you become a rotating equipment specialist?
Start with a mechanical or industrial technician education, either through a two- or four-year degree program or a vocational certification in millwright or industrial maintenance work. Build hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, or turbines in a plant or refinery setting, then pursue API or CMRP certification to validate your reliability knowledge and qualify for specialist-level roles.
Can you get hired as a rotating equipment specialist without much experience?
Entry-level candidates typically break in through millwright apprenticeships, maintenance technician roles, or plant operator positions that involve rotating equipment. Emphasizing hands-on work with specific machine types during vocational training or internships, alongside any exposure to vibration analysis or predictive maintenance tools, helps you stand out even without years of specialist-title experience.
What does the rotating equipment specialist interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your equipment background and industry experience. A technical interview follows, where you'll be asked to walk through real troubleshooting scenarios involving failure diagnosis, alignment procedures, or root cause analysis. Some employers include a site visit or practical assessment before extending an offer, particularly for roles in refineries or power plants.
Where can I find and apply to rotating equipment specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to rotating equipment specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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