Turbomachinery Mechanic (Day Shift: 5am-1:30pm)

Siemens Energy•Geismar, LA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Daily shift toolbox meeting, covering safety, quality, general announcements, and distribution of work. Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, and other related equipment. Work alongside a team of mechanics, machinists, weld technicians, inspectors, engineers and project managers to repair critical turbomachinery equipment. Customers include oil refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, universities and hospitals. Work daily under direct guidance from experienced shop leadman and supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
Medium sized toolbox on wheels, including hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers etc., up to 1 1/4"
Proven ability to interpret shop instructions and manufacturing drawings. Proven ability to read scales, micrometers. Familiarity with tools and equipment at the repair center
Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned tasks with limited supervision
Dependable, able to be at work promptly on time every day and communicate proactively when emergencies happen. Willingness to work overtime as needed (weekends and holidays may be occasionally required based on client schedules).
Minimum three (3) year experience in industrial mechanical repairs. Minimum three (3) year experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts. Minimum three (3) year experience in rigging with straps, chains, chain-falls, swivel eyes, etc. Background in repair of reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, and/or steam turbines
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and assembly of steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, and other related equipment.
Safety is very important to our team - it is everyone's duty to work safely, report any unsafe conditions, near misses, and suggestions for improvement to shop leadership immediately.
Work to be done following specific instructions and shop routers
Use wrenches and hydraulic tooling as required.
Use precision measurement tools such as ID and OD micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators to dimensionally inspect components.
Use hand-held tablet devices to record visual inspection findings, dimensional data and measurements, and photograph damage
Review bills of materials and manufacturing drawings to compile list of replacement parts
Collaborate with repair engineer and project manager throughout inspections, repairs and reassembly.
Review repair instructions and routers, and implement repairs
Assemble equipment as needed per OEM drawings, specifications, and standards, documenting and photographing throughout.