Lead Cell Operator (Nozzles/Vanes)

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis•Houston, TX

19d•$28 - $36

About The Position

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who desires to join a growing organization and has an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work. The incumbent will be a hands-on leader and will be responsible for assisting the site’s production supervisor with end-to-end supply, quality, fabrication, and technical performance for all turbine nozzle components. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with the continuous and efficient training of all current and future Nozzle staff. Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs routine maintenance, troubleshoots technical malfunctions, and repairs with the full scope of work. Collaborates and conducts detailed hands-on inspections on turbine structures (Nozzle) and assists employees and the site’s operation supervisor with expertise knowledge on damage and wear of parts. Proactively assess the degradation of turbine (Nozzle) parts and hardware; communicates risks, findings, and deficiencies back to the site’s operations supervisor and internal stakeholders. Use diagnostic tools (micrometers, oscilloscopes, etc.) to evaluate current and incoming vane parts. Assist Operations Supervisor in the enforcement of all PPE initiatives and site safety protocols. Assists with maintaining all related paperwork, including but not limited to routers and current and new employee training records. Assists, communicates, and provides on-time delivery status on all departments’ (Nozzle’s) projects. Assist and collaborate with performing departmental Root Cause Analysis (RCA’s) associated with the department’s components. Assists and provides subject matter technical advice to all current and new employees with technical support on all designated manufacturing processes and deviations. Performs other departmental duties assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED/Apprenticeship classes or trade school (all levels)
Welding vocational school training or 3-5 years of experience with TIG welding in lieu of a certificate.
Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
Basic knowledge of TIG Welding procedures, practices, and techniques required to weld and/or fuse metals together (all levels)
Familiar with Power Generation (Turbine) equipment, specifically the nozzle.
Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrants.
Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools associated with TIG welding, such as chipping hammer, grinder, sander, etc. (all levels)
Knowledge and ability to use standard precision measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file, or rasp, etc.
Ability to read, understand, and follow company repair procedures and directions.
Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, procedures, and other specifications.
Familiar with power generation equipment (Gas Turbines – Nozzle)
Ability to weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Strong customer service experience in explaining and discussing needed repairs and being able to determine the scheduling time frame.
Ability to lead other diaphragm welders and supervise work being performed at the customer site when necessary.
Knowledge of basic mathematical arithmetic.
Good visual and auditory acuity.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance, troubleshoots technical malfunctions, and repairs with the full scope of work.
Collaborates and conducts detailed hands-on inspections on turbine structures (Nozzle) and assists employees and the site’s operation supervisor with expertise knowledge on damage and wear of parts.
Proactively assess the degradation of turbine (Nozzle) parts and hardware; communicates risks, findings, and deficiencies back to the site’s operations supervisor and internal stakeholders.
Use diagnostic tools (micrometers, oscilloscopes, etc.) to evaluate current and incoming vane parts.
Assist Operations Supervisor in the enforcement of all PPE initiatives and site safety protocols.
Assists with maintaining all related paperwork, including but not limited to routers and current and new employee training records.
Assists, communicates, and provides on-time delivery status on all departments’ (Nozzle’s) projects.
Assist and collaborate with performing departmental Root Cause Analysis (RCA’s) associated with the department’s components.
Assists and provides subject matter technical advice to all current and new employees with technical support on all designated manufacturing processes and deviations.
Performs other departmental duties assigned by management.