Jeane Pretorius

Rotating Equipment Field Service Engineer / Supervisor with 30+ years of hands-on oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and offshore experience, including extensive field execution on steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, gas turbines and associated auxiliaries. Proven capability across installation, erection, pre-commissioning, commissioning, troubleshooting, major/minor inspections, overhauls, precision alignment, dimensional inspection, mechanical assembly/disassembly and customer-site supervision. Experienced as the OEM/customer technical representative, leading craft teams and subcontractors, coordinating shutdown/TAR activities, preparing technical reports and driving safe, quality-focused execution.

Supervisor & Field Service Engineer - TESCO Engineering Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia

(2025-06 - 2026-02)

Served as on-site technical lead for installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, inspection, maintenance and overhaul of rotating equipment, with specialization in centrifugal compressors, steam turbines and multi-stage pumps.

• Executed precision mechanical work including laser/DTI alignment, leveling, torqueing, dimensional checks, assembly/disassembly and mechanical adjustments on rotating equipment and auxiliaries.
• Centrifugal compressors: performed minor/major inspection activities covering couplings, journal/thrust bearings, seals, diaphragms, volutes and associated compressor components; inspected clearances and supported corrective actions.
• Steam turbines: led installation, inspection and overhaul activities including casing splits, seal and bearing inspections, rotor alignment and major mechanical adjustments.
• Diagnosed mechanical faults and coordinated with technical support/OEM resources to establish corrective actions and restore equipment reliability.
• Led customer communication, site planning, daily coordination and supervision of craft labour/subcontractors; controlled execution against scope, schedule and quality requirements.
• Prepared field service reports, daily progress logs, punch lists and technical documentation; maintained clear records of findings, measurements and corrective work.
• Applied QHSE controls including JSA, toolbox talks, LOTO and Permit-to-Work requirements throughout field execution.

Field Service Engineer – Steam Turbines | ARAMCO – Ras Tanura - SIEMENS - Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia

(2024-11 - 2025-03)

Executed steam turbine installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and maintenance activities, including associated auxiliary systems.

• Developed the planning schedule for major steam-turbine overhaul activities and coordinated field execution with customer and site resources.
• Performed precision alignment, leveling, torqueing, dimensional checks and mechanical assembly/disassembly in accordance with field procedures.
• Supported fault diagnosis and technical problem solving, coordinating corrective actions with technical support teams.
• Led customer communication, site planning, daily work coordination and supervision of craft labour/subcontractors.
• Produced field service reports, daily logs, punch lists and technical documentation while maintaining QHSE compliance, including JSA, toolbox talks, LOTO and Permit-to-Work.

Rotating Equipment Specialist | Atlantic Methanol - AMPCO - Atlantic Methanol

(2023-11 - 2024-11)

Provided technical support and maintenance for rotating and static equipment within an operating methanol facility, with focus on safe, cost-effective reliability and equipment integrity.

• Established maintenance procedures and supported planned/preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for rotating equipment.
• Performed condition-based monitoring activities including vibration and oil analysis; identified equipment faults and recommended preventative measures.
• Inspected and identified spare parts; coordinated OEM/vendor technical support and served as a key technical contact for rotating-equipment issues.
• Planned shutdown/TAR activities including budgets, spare parts, contractor requirements and execution sequencing.
• Prepared technical reports and supported MOC activities and engineering drawing development as required.
• Prepared and checked engineering deliverables including specifications, datasheets, RFQs and technical bid evaluations for pumps, compressors, gas turbines, engines and other machinery.
• Supported development and maintenance of fit-for-purpose rotating-equipment integrity and quality-control systems.

Mechanical Supervisor | FPSO Liza Unity - SBM Offshore - FPSO Liza Unity

(2021-10 - 2023-05)

Supervised mechanical teams and contractors performing dismantling, repair, reassembly, condition monitoring and fault diagnosis on offshore mechanical equipment.

• Planned and executed work orders and shutdown activities; documented findings through daily, progress and machinery-overhaul reports.
• Managed vendors, subcontractors and technicians; coordinated manpower, work sequencing and spare-parts requirements.
• Supported emergency response, HSE compliance and pollution-control requirements within the FPSO operating environment.
• Maintained execution quality and team competency while coordinating work with the Offshore Installation Manager and department leadership.

Field Service Engineer – Steam Turbines | SABIC Hadeed – Jubail - SIEMENS - Jubail, Saudi Arabia

(2021-06 - 2021-09)

Executed steam-turbine installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and maintenance activities with associated auxiliaries.

• Supported major-overhaul planning and execution, including alignment, leveling, torqueing, dimensional inspection and mechanical assembly/disassembly.
• Performed mechanical fault diagnosis and coordinated corrective actions with technical support.
• Led customer communication, daily site coordination and supervision of craft labour/subcontractors; prepared field service reports, punch lists and technical records.
• Applied JSA, toolbox-talk, LOTO and Permit-to-Work controls during field activities.

Rotating Equipment Specialist – Offshore | FPSO Olombendo - Bumi Armada - FPSO Olombendo, Angola

(2016-04 - 2021-03)

Responsible for safe and cost-effective maintenance of rotating and static equipment on an offshore FPSO, supporting preventive and corrective maintenance with minimal environmental impact.

• Provided principal supervision for major rotating/static equipment overhauls and condition monitoring across Angola oil assets.
• Supported gas turbines, generators, compressors, water-injection pumps, seawater-lift pumps, fire-water pumps, turret main bearing and turret-bearing greasing systems.
• Performed mechanical support on pumps, strainers, vessels and piping; managed lubrication selection in line with OEM recommendations.
• Supported risk-management requirements by identifying maintenance risks and establishing/implementing appropriate procedures.
• Coordinated surveys and maintenance activities supporting vessel certification, class and compliance requirements.

Field Service Representative / Quality Manager | Pretoria, South Africa - Dresser-Rand - Pretoria, South Africa

(2014-09 - 2016-04)

Represented Dresser-Rand at customer sites as Field Service Representative and quality manager for compressor and steam-turbine projects.

• Chevron, Nigeria: supported installation and commissioning of gas compressors and compressor packages.
• Sasol Chemical Industries, Secunda: performed fault finding and repair of booster air compressor equipment.
• Huletts Sugar, Hippo Valley, Zimbabwe: led task team on a 20 MW Peter Brotherhood steam turbine.
• Chevron, Cape Town: acted as site manager for annual maintenance shutdowns on Ingersoll-Rand and Dresser Clark gas compressors.
• Mhlumi Sugar, Swaziland: led major inspections on five Peter Brotherhood steam turbines.
• Performed field-service-manager duties when required, including customer coordination, quality oversight and site execution.
• Produced field service reports, daily logs, punch lists and technical documentation while maintaining QHSE compliance, including JSA, toolbox talks, LOTO and Permit-to-Work.

Rotating Equipment Supervisor / Specialist | Secunda, South Africa - Sasol Synfuels - Secunda, South Africa

(2008-07 - 2014-08)

Executed routine and preventive maintenance on rotating equipment within a major petrochemical refinery; supervised teams of 5–10 turbine fitters, mechanical fitters, apprentices and contractors.

• Overhauled and repaired Dresser Clark, MAN-Turbo, Demag, Sundyne and Mitsui compressors.
• Installed, removed and maintained gas- and oil-film seals including AES, John Crane and EagleBurgmann seal systems.
• Installed, assembled and aligned Sulzer, Ebara, BorgWarner and KSB pumps.
• Led overhaul and re-blading activities on GE steam-turbine rotors, including scope definition, fault finding and long-term rotating-equipment reliability planning.
• Supported major mechanical overhauls of power-plant generators and performed rotating-equipment performance analysis.
• Planned emergency maintenance and integrated findings into maintenance strategies, risk-based strategies and parts-standard reviews to improve equipment reliability and sustainability.
• Engaged vendors to resolve technical problems, develop engineering solutions and implement mitigation plans.

Senior Rotating Technician | Secunda, South Africa - Sasol Synfuels - Secunda, South Africa

(1996-11 - 2008-07)

Supervised teams of 5–10 mechanical technicians, apprentices and contractors supporting rotating-equipment maintenance and shutdown execution.

• Performed assembly, overhaul, repair, commissioning and decommissioning of multi-stage pumps, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps, three-stage screw compressors, steam turbines, gas turbines and mechanical seals.
• Performed precision shaft/coupling alignment using DTI and laser alignment methods.
• Maintained and replaced safety, relief, pressure, temperature-safety and statutory pressure valves, three-way valves and accumulators.
• Interpreted mechanical drawings, alignment specifications and piping specifications for installation and maintenance activities.
• Performed pipe pressure testing, piping installation, support installation and cleaning activities.
• Executed work in elevated locations, confined spaces and vessel interiors, including routine lifting and handling of heavy machinery under site safety controls.

Mechanical Apprenticeship - Mechanical Engineering (1994-01 - 1996-01)