Turbomachinery Mechanic
About the role
Daily shift toolbox meeting, covering safety, quality, general announcements, and distribution of work. Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, and other related equipment. Work alongside a team of mechanics, machinists, weld technicians, inspectors, engineers, and project managers to repair critical turbomachinery equipment. Customers include oil refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, universities, and hospitals.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and assembly of steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, and other related equipment.
- Safety is very important to our team – it is everyone’s duty to work safely, report any unsafe conditions, near misses, and suggestions for improvement to shop leadership immediately.
- Work to be done following specific instructions and shop routers.
- Use wrenches and hydraulic tooling as required.
- Use precision measurement tools such as ID and OD micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators to dimensionally inspect components.
- Use hand-held tablet devices to record visual inspection findings, dimensional data and measurements, and photograph damage.
- Review bills of materials and manufacturing drawings to compile list of replacement parts.
- Collaborate with repair engineer and project manager throughout inspections, repairs and reassembly.
- Review repair instructions and routers, and implement repairs.
- Assemble equipment as needed per OEM drawings, specifications, and standards, documenting and photographing throughout.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
- Medium sized toolbox on wheels, including hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers etc., up to 1 1/4”.
- Proven ability to interpret shop instructions and manufacturing drawings.
- Proven ability to read scales, micrometers.
- Familiarity with tools and equipment at the repair center.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned tasks with limited supervision.
- Dependable, able to be at work promptly on time every day and communicate proactively when emergencies happen.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed (weekends and holidays may be occasionally required based on client schedules).
- Minimum three (3) year experience in industrial mechanical repairs.
- Minimum three (3) year experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Minimum three (3) year experience in rigging with straps, chains, chain-falls, swivel eyes, etc.
- Background in repair of reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, and/or steam turbines.
Qualifications
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Skills
- Interpretation of shop instructions and manufacturing drawings.
- Reading scales and micrometers.
- Using precision measurement tools.
- Operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Rigging with straps, chains, chain-falls, swivel eyes, etc.
- Repairing reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, and steam turbines.
Benefits
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
- 401K savings plan with company match.
- Family building benefits.
- Parental leave.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Varies based on client schedules.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
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