SUMMARY

Responsible for the technical oversight of shop services projects. Provide technical and engineering support during the inquiry-to-order and execution phases of turbomachinery service projects based on turbomachinery OEM/O-OEM design, repair experience (design, engineering analysis, risk and IP control, BOMs, drawings, specifications, inspection procedures, and repair procedures) for all types of projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in turbomachinery (steam turbine, centrifugal compressor) inspections and repairs
• Basic knowledge of rotor dynamics, metallurgy, aerodynamics, solid mechanics, steam turbine and centrifugal compressor fundamentals
• Ability to calculate/conceptualize basic problems relating to stress, flow, vibration, etc.
• Strong initiative and desire to learn new skills and develop skillsets.
• Ability to work in a hands-on shop environment.
• Ability to work long hours and support planned and unplanned turnaround activities.
• Project execution, design and analytical skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Good knowledge of HSE fundamentals.
• Excellent MS Office Suite knowledge.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in MS Office including MS Project.
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in turbomachinery repairs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with Finite Element Method Analysis software.
• Demonstrated high personal productivity and motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers, shop, sales, suppliers, and procurement personnel in a fast-paced environment.

• Foster an environment of teamwork, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to the Company’s objectives, i.e. Safety, Quality, Environmental and Information Security.
• Ensure compliance with department’s standard operating procedures.
• Review customer specifications for shop services projects and develop the shop services scope.
• Ensure that correct input data, engineering codes and industry/company standards are used and adhered to where applicable.
• Support Supply Chain with technical deliverables and attend technical supplier audits; assist in technical procurement control.
• Develop inspection and testing plans for shop services and engineering study projects.
• Prepare cost estimates for technical and engineering projects, when required.
• Lead intellectual property (IP) clearance checks.
• Perform or facilitate reverse engineering of O-OEM turbomachinery equipment.
• Manage technical communications with customers.
• Ensure appropriate level of engineering is provided to the business for each phase of the project to meet company/industry standards.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are prepared and issued in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical inspection and repair recommendations’ reports for any assigned projects.
• Attend regular project, design review and additional technical meetings with internal and external clients.
• Generate and manage inspection and repair processes and procedures to guide production teams.
• Perform or facilitate fixture and tool design to support production teams.
• Conduct research and testing to develop repair techniques and applications for turbomachinery equipment.
• Lead root cause failure analyses on assigned projects.
• Provide engineering support for field service operations, when required.
• Adopt and refine the company’s procedures and/or develop new engineering procedures that are appropriate for assigned projects.
• Support the business in developing recommended spare parts lists for turnaround and similar projects.
• Arrange evaluation of technical data and proposals from material, equipment and service providers when required.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.