Repair Specialist II

Summary

Creation of repair processes and standard operating procedures from product technical requirements for equipment overhauls. Develops and improves repair processes by studying products and repair methods.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of teamwork, compliance and continual improvement.
• Adhere to the company's objectives, i.e., Safety, Quality, Environmental and Information Security.
• Ensure compliance with department standard procedures.
• Act as a first‑line source of information/technical support to craft labor in the PW facility for manufacturing/overhaul issues and quality requirements for all shop projects.
• Interpret inspection results and provide inspection reports with recommended repairs, in collaboration with Technical Support Group Engineering and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Create shop‑floor work packages (routers and SAP Networks) with concise systematic instructions, referencing appropriate SOPs, data record forms, and relevant technical documents from DECS (TeamCenter).
• Create in‑process inspection forms when required or when TSG resources are unavailable.
• Enter purchase requisitions into SAP for parts, materials, vendors, etc., needed on projects.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Interface with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management as needed throughout the project life‑cycle.
• Provide backup and support for other Repair Specialists when required.
• Monitor project progress by tracking router step progress and proactively engaging MCO‑I personnel and vendors to enact next steps.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of applicable rotating equipment experience and/or repair shop experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication.
• Extensive background in machining, manufacturing, overhaul/repair and assembly of heavy‑duty rotating equipment, including single & multi‑stage centrifugal, integrally geared, axial, and oil‑free screw compressors; steam turbines (including TTVs and turning gears); and expanders.
• Experience creating basic tooling drawings utilizing CAD software.
• Familiarity with API RP 687 (rotor repairs).
• Proficient with MS Office and MS Project.
• Understanding of material recovery techniques, such as flame‑spray technologies and welding for rotating‑equipment overhaul.
• Knowledge of heat‑treatment processes required during manufacturing and refurbishment/repair of components.
• Ability to define measurement techniques, including setup and tooling selection.
• Experience selecting appropriate non‑destructive testing methods (MPI, LP, UT, X‑Ray) as needed.
• Familiarity with pressure testing (hydro & gas leak) and associated risk‑mitigation strategies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with, or ability to work within, management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001.
• Ability to interpret complex machining drawings and geometric tolerances with minimal assistance; experience transforming raw material (casting/forging) into finished products such as turbine shafts, blades, nozzles, and diaphragms, including tooling selection and material setup.
• Understanding of the operation and maintenance of steam turbines and multi‑stage compressors.
• Knowledge of rotor dynamics and vibration analysis.
• Understanding of multiplane slow and high‑speed dynamic balancing techniques, including tolerance calculation and machine setup in compliance with API and ISO specifications.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software.
• Familiarity with CMM manufacturing.
• Experience navigating ERP systems.
• Familiarity with SAP.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and work in front of a computer.
• Ability to spend time on the shop floor standing and walking.
• Minor lifting of files and/or boxes.
• Ability to work extended hours or different shifts when necessary during customer outages.

Work Environment

Shop and office environment.