Repair Specialist II

Location: Pearland, Texas

Employee Type: Full‑Time/Exempt

Reports to: Manager – Shop Services CSB

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of teamwork, compliance and continual improvement.
• Adhere to the company's objectives: Safety, Quality, Environmental and Information Security.
• Ensure compliance with department standard procedures.
• Act as 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, coordinating with Technical Support Group Engineering and others as needed.
• 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, references to SOPs, data record forms, and relevant technical documents from DECS (TeamCenter).
• Develop in‑process inspection forms when required or when TSG resources are lacking.
• 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 throughout the project life‑cycle.
• Provide backup and support for other Repair Specialists as needed.
• Monitor project progress by tracking router step progress and proactively engaging MCO‑I personnel and vendors to enact next steps.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned, 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.
• 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).
• Proficiency 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.
• Selection and application of 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 management systems aligned to 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, diaphragms, including tooling selection and material setup.
• Understanding of operation and maintenance of steam turbines and multi‑stage compressors.
• Knowledge of rotor dynamics and vibration analysis.
• Familiarity with multiplane slow and high‑speed dynamic balancing techniques, tolerance calculation, and machine setup in compliance with API and ISO specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and CMM manufacturing.
• Experience navigating ERP systems, particularly SAP.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and work in front of a computer.
• Ability to stand and walk on the shop floor.
• 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.