Turbomachinery Repair Engineer

Position Overview

The successful candidate will set methods and criteria for execution of customer repair work for various types of rotating equipment (Steam Turbines, Centrifugal Compressors, Axial Compressors and other associated equipment). Repair work will include overhauls; general maintenance upgrades and rerates for OEM and non-OEM equipment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer repair solutions and ensure the technical integrity of all work performed in the Repair Shop, while following Elliott and the industry standards.
• Perform as a technical liaison for the repair shop team, field service and field sales personnel in performance of customer repair projects, shop modernization projects and general engineering and drafting in support of same.
• Ensure good and sufficient technical oversight, where required, is applied to mechanical repair and modernization work performed within the Houston Service Center.
• Work overtime as needed
• Maintain safe work practices as per policy, across the plant.
• Meet & exceed annual objectives.
• Provide technical assistance to shop floor regarding the tooling and machining practices of a particular part.
• Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement activities of operations including, but not limited to, establishing best practices, standard work instructions, safety culture and habits, and good housekeeping techniques.
• Deal with non-conformities in a systematic way established in the QMS. Review and disposition product non-conformances.
• Systematically archive all engineering job related records in a timely manner for better traceability and retrieval.
• Design and develop tooling and fixtures.
• Ensure the technical integrity of all recommendation of work performed in the Repair Shop and ensure value addition in order to improve current methods/processes.
• Prepare the Repair Proposals based on the contract reviews and feasibility study.
• Compile findings and technical data in order to prepare Customer Reports (repair recommendations).
• Aid the shop floor during the repair execution.
• Support the Sales Engineers in quotation phase.
• Execute service engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, CAD and criteria which may involve independent action and decision.
• Collaborate with other departments to insure prompt and effective problem-solving of reported service shop troubles for assigned product line.
• Prepare and approve layout and detail drawings relating to shop problems and service order requests.
• Prepare and review assigned writeups for technical manuals, special process specifications and work instructions.
• Review customer specifications as required and provide comments and exceptions to quality, inspection, and testing related items.
• Absorb and assist in customer witness inspections and tests as necessary.
• Apply engineering principles in the development of repair recommendations for turbomachinery.
• Support reverse engineering team for complex non-Elliott product to achieve the successful completion of component repairs.
• Review assigned work scopes for the repair of turbomachinery while ensuring repair recommendation/ PO/ repair work scope are in line.

Background and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace), Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology, equivalent four-year degree.
• Min. 5 years of total experience with (but at least 5 years working with rotors, compressor and turbine repairs, inspections and overhaul)
• Rotary equipment such as Steam Turbines and Centrifugal Compressors.
• 3+ years' experience in shop engineering or related experience including but not limited to fabrication, machining, & creation of industrial drawings.
• Background with repair methods such as Welding, Coating, Assembly and Dis-assembly of all levels and complexity for numerous designs/ equipment (blades, impellers, rotors, casings, full units).
• Basic exposition with metallurgy, material selection, heat treatments.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Familiarity with all the most common NDT methods (PT, MT, UT, Zyglo, hardness test, PMI).
• Strong knowledge and ability of using conventional metrology tools/ measurement tools.
• Familiarity with relevant ISO, ASME, and API codes and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of standard drawing symbols, tolerances (GD&T).
• Advanced skills with 3D modeling and detailing technical drawings (CREO is strongly desired, but Solidworks, Invertor, and similar will be considered).
• Basic AutoCAD and FEA abilities/ knowledge.
• Understanding of the criticalities involved in Turbomachinery repair processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering practices.
• Fabrication & machining methods.
• Repair methods such as Welding, Coating, Assembly and Dis-assembly for all levels and complexity of numerous designs/ equipment (blades, impellers, rotors, casings, full units).
• Basic knowledge of metallurgy, material selection, heat treatments.

Specific Knowledge

• Familiarity with 3D metrology fundamentals and coordinate system.
• Basic knowledge of 3D metrology (CMMs, CMM Arms, laser tracker, 3D scanner).
• Familiarity with LBS and ASB process and methods.
• Vibration analysis knowledge/ familiarity.

Skills

• Good understanding and demonstrable exposure to Environment, Health and Safety practices is essential.
• Quick learner on Continuous improvement methods & techniques adopted at Elliott Group.
• Active enthusiasm for Quality and Excellence.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to make and explain technical decisions.
• Ability to lead teams in problem solving during repairs and overhauls.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to read/ interpret technical drawings (metric and standard, first and third angle projection).
• Developed time management skills, with an ability to balance demand among various projects.
• Excellent computer skills regarding Word, Excel, and Power Point and able to operate with Elliott Business Systems.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to function as a lead Project Engineer in peak seasons.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage & direct rework/restoration requirements.
• Demonstrated ability provide quality customer service and support.
• Possesses good work habits, promptness, and dependability.
• Exhibits desire for continuous education and training effort.
• Self-directed worker, with good work ethic.
• Disciplined, able to follow directions and procedures.
• Professional and business-like behavior.
• Above average communications skills, verbal, and written with internal and external customers through emails, calls or in-person meetings.
• Ability to understand how designs effect manufacturing.