Turbomachinery Assembly / Test Technician

Linde•Tonawanda, NY

About The Position

Linde Engineering North America LLC is hiring a Turbomachinery Assembly / Test Technician in Tonawanda, New York. The technician assembles, disassembles, tests, and troubleshoots rotating equipment and related components in a local shop or at operating plants. The role involves precision measurement, test-stand operation, documentation, and collaboration with engineers, machinists, and other technicians. Travel may be required for field installations and troubleshooting. Safety is a core principle of the work, including maintaining an organized work area and following company safety procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read mechanical and instrumentation drawings, assembly drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
Ability to lift, position, and handle heavy mechanical components using proper rigging and lifting practices.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment, turbomachinery, compressors, turbines, pumps, gearboxes, or similar precision mechanical equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble and disassemble integral gear compressors, centrifugal compressor stages, gearboxes, turbines, couplings, bearings, seals, and related components.
Measure and record critical dimensions, including clearances, fits, shaft runout, bearing clearances, endplay, gear backlash, alignment, and component dimensions.
Set up and operate compressor and turbine test equipment, including lube-oil, seal-gas, cooling-water, and instrumentation systems.
Support mechanical and performance testing of rotating equipment and monitor vibration, speed, temperature, pressure, flow, and other test parameters.
Assist with startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation of test-stand and equipment issues.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, assembly drawings, inspection reports, and technical procedures.
Use precision measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, feeler gauges, torque tools, and alignment equipment.
Perform torquing, bolting, piping and tubing installation, tubing leak checks, flange assembly, and mechanical fit-up.
Travel to support field installations and troubleshooting as needed; the posting states travel is 10%.
Maintain accurate test and assembly documentation, inspection records, check sheets, and nonconformance documentation.
Work closely with engineers, machinists, and other technicians to resolve assembly and test issues.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following company safety procedures.