Rotating Equipment & Power Transmission
Rotating equipment and power transmission systems are critical enablers of industrial productivity across the U.S., ensuring reliable energy transfer, mechanical motion, and process operation in heavy manufacturing, power generation, metals processing, chemical plants, and water/wastewater treatment. From high-speed turbines to heavy-duty pumps and gearboxes, these systems provide precision, durability, and efficiency in demanding environments.
At Industrial Recruitment Group (IRG), we cover the full rotating equipment and power transmission ecosystem, recruiting professionals across design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, service, and end-user operations. Our expertise spans mechanical power, energy transfer systems, and rotating machinery, giving clients access to top talent across the U.S. industrial landscape.
Key Industries Served
- Power Generation & Energy Systems: Steam, gas, and renewable turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment
- Heavy Manufacturing & Metals: Rolling mills, presses, extruders, and material handling equipment
- Oil, Gas & Petrochemical: Pumps, compressors, and drive systems for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
- Chemical & Specialty Process Plants: Agitators, mixers, centrifuges, and rotary process equipment
- Water & Wastewater Treatment: Pumps, mixers, blowers, and conveyance systems
- Food & Beverage Processing: Rotating mixers, pumps, and conveyors for high-volume production
- Industrial Automation & Material Handling: Gearboxes, drives, and motor systems enabling automated processes
Equipment & Systems We Cover
We recruit specialists experienced in the design, operation, and maintenance of:
- Turbomachinery: Compressors, pumps, turbines, and fans for industrial, commercial, and energy applications
- Rotating Equipment: Motors, gearboxes, drives, couplings, and high-speed rotating assemblies
- Power Transmission Systems: Shafts, belts, chains, couplings, and mechanical drives
- Process Rotating Equipment: Mixers, agitators, centrifuges, rotary kilns, and decanters
- Pumps & Fluid Handling Systems: Centrifugal, positive displacement, and vacuum pumps
- Bearings & Mechanical Components: Spherical, roller, and journal bearings, seals, and vibration control
- Condition Monitoring & Diagnostics: Vibration monitoring, alignment tools, predictive maintenance sensors
- Installation, Maintenance & Retrofits: Preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance, component replacement, and upgrades
Roles We Recruit
Engineering & Design: Mechanical Engineers – Rotating Equipment, Turbomachinery Design Engineers, Power Transmission & Drive Engineer and Reliability & Condition Monitoring Engineers.
Projects & Commissioning: Project Managers – Rotating Equipment, Commissioning Engineers – Pumps, Compressors & Turbines, Field Engineers – Mechanical Systems and Installation & Startup Technicians.
Operations & Maintenance: Rotating Equipment Technicians, Pump & Compressor Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors – Rotating Systems and Reliability & Performance Engineers.
Commercial & Sales: Technical Sales Engineers – Rotating & Power Transmission Equipment, Product/Application Specialists – Turbomachinery & Drives and Account Managers – Industrial Equipment Solutions.
Health, Safety & Quality: HSE Advisors – Mechanical Systems, Quality Engineers – Rotating Equipment & Transmission and Compliance Officers – Industrial Machinery.
Leadership & Executive: Operations Managers – Rotating Equipment, Engineering Managers – Turbomachinery & Drives and Plant Managers with Rotating Equipment Oversight.
Future Trends & Outlook
The U.S. rotating equipment and power transmission sector is evolving with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and digital integration:
- Predictive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring: Sensors, vibration analysis, and real-time diagnostics
- Energy Efficiency & Electrification: High-efficiency motors, variable speed drives, and low-loss gear systems
- Automation & Smart Systems: IoT-enabled monitoring, process integration, and predictive analytics
- Materials & Component Innovation: Lightweight alloys, high-performance coatings, and additive manufacturing
- Workforce Demand & Skills Gap: Growing need for experienced engineers, technicians, and field specialists
Typical Employers We Support
- OEM Manufacturers: Turbomachinery, pumps, motors, and mechanical drive manufacturers
- Distributors & Supply Chain Partners: National and regional equipment suppliers
- Service & Maintenance Providers: Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance specialists
- Industrial End Users: Power plants, chemical facilities, metals & manufacturing plants, water/wastewater operations
- System Integrators: Companies integrating rotating machinery with automation, control, and monitoring systems
Skills & Competencies
Professionals in rotating equipment and power transmission require expertise across design, operation, and maintenance of industrial machinery, including:
- Mechanical design, sizing, and installation of rotating machinery
- Condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and vibration analysis
- Pump, compressor, turbine, and motor troubleshooting
- Gearbox, coupling, and drive system integration
- Preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance strategies
- Digital monitoring, SCADA integration, and instrumentation
- Project management for installation, retrofit, and expansion of rotating equipment
- Technical and commercial support, including OEM liaison and customer engagement
Why Industrial Recruitment Group?
Industrial Recruitment Group has deep knowledge of U.S. rotating equipment and power transmission systems, from design and manufacturing to service, commissioning, and end-user operations. This allows us to identify professionals with the exact technical, operational, and commercial expertise required to maintain, optimize, and manage rotating machinery safely and efficiently across industrial facilities in the U.S.