Repair Engineer

Rotating Machinery Svcs Inc•South Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Repair Engineer is responsible for leading repair activities of engineered rotating machinery within the Houston Repair facility for Rotating Machinery Services Inc. These activities include, but are not limited to, inspections, dispositions, recommended repairs, execution of the elected repairs, issuing of clear work instructions and making sure questions are answered promptly. The Houston Repair facilities repair a wide range of critical equipment such as centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, hot gas expanders, axial compressors, helical screw compressors, power turbines and integrally geared compressors. The Repair Engineer is the recognized technical resources at the repair facility and will engage with recognized technical authorities, project management, suppliers and customer personnel as required to ensure the mechanical integrity of the repair and timelines of the repair activity.

Requirements

Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and resources effectively
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Exceptional attention to details.
Display ownership and accountability for tasks and responsibilities.
Adaptable to changing schedules.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team.
SolidWorks, Ansys Workbench and PolyWorks experience required.
Mechanical equipment design and function knowledge of turbomachinery preferred.
Installation, assembly and disassembly knowledge of turbo machinery.
Familiar with standard industrial repair practices knowledge of API-687 preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of direct contact with turbomachinery overhaul, installation and maintenance, including shop and field involvement.
Use of standard mechanical engineering analysis tools and software. Solidworks, Ansys Workbench and Polyworks Inspector are a plus.
Mechanical equipment design and function knowledge of turbomachinery preferred.
Familiarity with inspection and quality control practices.
Prior experience as a process leader and with implementing productivity tools preferred
Familiarity with lean production techniques
Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to bring assignments to successful completion.
Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
The position may be based in RMS’s South Houston, TX facility.
This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week, averaging 45 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on project needs.
This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, alcohol test, and background check.
Ability to act professionally under stressful situations.
Able to understand, read, write and speak English.
Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. (with assistance), walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
Must be able to use hands for assembling and tool usage
While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend, and walk for significant portions of the shift
Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals, including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.
Authorized to work in the United States
RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
Development of standard work procedures and templates to facilitate routine inspection and repair activities
Develop project specific work scopes, work instructions and necessary inspection forms for assigned jobs.
Review shop inspection reports and develop detailed reports for customer review.
Promote, maintain and drive continuous improvement in support of increased productivity, quality and safety.
Recommendations for upgrades where appropriate to improve equipment durability and/or extend mean time between repairs.
Collaborate with design engineers utilizing drafting/CAD skills to generate detailed manufacturing and repair drawings.
Technical contact for assigned repair projects.
Evaluate and maintain awareness of evolving or developing repair techniques and technologies that could be effectively applied.
Assessing repair quality issues through the NCR process and develop preventative solution.
Assist in the interviewing and evaluation of new hires.
Interface with other departments and suppliers as required to ensure project requirements are met on time.
Participate in manufacturing team activities to meet identified goals.
Achieving highest level of internal and external customer service.