Expert Rotating Equipment
& Oil & Gas Consulting
Delivering Engineering Excellence Across Australia & New Zealand
Core Services
Comprehensive engineering solutions backed by decades of industry experience
Rotating Equipment Engineering
Technical Authority & Leadership in rotating equipment with comprehensive performance and reliability strategies.
- ▸Technical Authority & Leadership
- ▸Performance & Reliability Strategies
- ▸Maintenance Optimization
- ▸Equipment Fleet Management
Oil & Gas Consulting
Specialized expertise in oil & gas processing and power generation with proven project execution capabilities.
- ▸Gas compression, pumping, processing and power generation
- ▸Project management, engineering and execution
- ▸RCA, troubleshooting and performance optimisation
- ▸Multi-Discipline Coordination
Reliability Engineering & Asset Management
Comprehensive reliability strategies and asset management solutions to optimize equipment performance and lifecycle.
- ▸Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- ▸Asset Performance Optimization
- ▸Condition Monitoring Programs
- ▸Defect Elimination Strategies
Multi-Disciplinary Projects
Comprehensive project management from planning to execution, managing complex budgets and multi-discipline teams.
- ▸CAPEX/OPEX Budget Management
- ▸Brownfield Projects
- ▸Commissioning & Troubleshooting
- ▸Team Leadership
Industry Experience
21+ years of diversified engineering and leadership experience across multiple industries
Oil & Gas
11+ years with Todd Energy specializing in processing facilities and power generation
Power Generation
Diverse machinery fleet management and reliability strategies for generation facilities
Superyacht
Complex systems engineering on 40-50m vessels (360+ tonnes) including Pacific crossings
Electrical Engineering
NZ & Australia Registered Electrician with comprehensive I&E design experience
Geographic Coverage
Providing expert engineering consulting services across Australia and New Zealand
Core Expertise
Comprehensive technical capabilities and proven leadership in complex engineering projects
Technical Capabilities
- ✓Rotating Equipment Technical Authority
- ✓Reliability Engineering
- ✓Asset Management
- ✓Compression Systems
- ✓Project & Facilities Engineering
- ✓Instrument, Controls & Electrical Design
- ✓Procurement & Specification Development
- ✓Engineering Design
- ✓Standards & Specification Writing
Project Leadership
- ✓Multi-discipline Team Leadership
- ✓Turnaround Planning & Execution
- ✓Budget Management (up to $6M+ NZD)
- ✓Contractor Management
- ✓Process Safety Improvements
- ✓Commissioning & Startup Support
- ✓Plant Availability Optimization
- ✓Defect Elimination Programs
Proven Track Record
Demonstrated excellence in managing complex, mission-critical projects with a focus on technical precision, safety, and operational excellence. Recognized for professionalism under pressure and collaborative approach across multiple disciplines.
About Steve Kemp
Principal Consultant & Mechanical Engineer
21+ Years of Engineering Excellence
Steve Kemp is a highly experienced mechanical engineer and rotating equipment specialist with over two decades of diversified engineering and leadership experience across the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Electrical, and Superyacht industries.
As Principal Consultant at Centra Energy, Steve provides expert engineering consulting services specializing in rotating equipment, reliability engineering, and asset management. Previously serving as Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer and Technical Authority at Todd Energy (8+ years), he led and implemented comprehensive strategies that reduced rotating equipment fleet maintenance costs by 150% whilst improving reliability to exceptional levels through targeted defect elimination, optimised maintenance programs, and strategic asset management initiatives.
His comprehensive expertise spans from technical engineering and reliability analysis to project management and budget oversight, consistently delivering high-standard results in complex, mission-critical environments.
Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Otago Polytechnic
A+ Distinction
2021
Vibration Analyst: Category II
Mobius Institute
ISO 18436-2 Certified
2022
Registered Electrician
NZ & Australia
Licensed Professional
Current
Commercial Pilot License
CAA NZ
Aerobatic Endorsement
Current
Career Highlights
Principal Consultant
Centra Energy • November 2025 - Present
Founded consulting practice providing expert engineering services in rotating equipment, reliability, and asset management
Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer
Todd Energy • 2017 - November 2025 (11+ years)
Leadership and management of discipline engineering in rotating equipment, serving as Technical Authority
Built & Led Engineering Teams
Todd Energy • Multi-year projects
Managed contract engineering teams and annual CAPEX budgets up to $6M NZD
Multi-Discipline Experience
Various Industries • 21+ years
Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Electrical Engineering, and Superyacht industries
Professional Recommendations
LinkedIn recommendations from colleagues and managers
“I highly recommend Steve to any organisation seeking a dedicated, technically skilled, and solutions-focused professional. I had the pleasure of working with Steve on several major compressor upgrade projects that were both technically complex and operationally critical to the business.”
“Throughout each project, Steve consistently demonstrated exceptional technical knowledge, a meticulous approach to problem-solving, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.”
“What stood out most was his professionalism under pressure and his ability to work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver outcomes on time and to a very high standard. Steve's passion for his work, combined with his integrity and drive for continuous improvement, makes him an invaluable asset to any team.”
“Steve is one of the best rotating equipment engineers in the country. He has genuinely lifted the standard of rotating equipment management in New Zealand through consistent hard work, deep technical expertise, and a level of professional discipline that is rare in this industry.”
“I've worked closely with Steve for more than eight years across a wide range of projects and initiatives. During that time, I've seen how he builds and maintains exceptionally strong relationships with the major rotating vendors and service providers, both locally and internationally. This respect has come through credibility, passion, and a consistent expectation of high standards.”
“Steve's mix of practical capability and technical depth is a key strength. He knows the equipment inside out, and also understands the wider context, in terms of reliability, long-term strategy, and commercial negotiation.”
“I highly recommend Steve to any organization. He is incredibly hardworking and passionate about his role.”
“We worked together on multiple large compressor upgrades that were critical to the business and I was always impressed with the knowledge and professionalism Steve brought to the team.”
Chartered Professional Engineering, Risk and Asset Management
Worked with Steven but on different teams
Professional endorsements in Rotating Equipment, Project Management, Compression Systems, and Team Leadership
Let's Discuss Your Engineering Challenges
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Contact Information
Business Hours
Available for project consultations by appointment