Welder Lead (Buckets/Blades)

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC•Aldine, TX

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 is eager for diverse, technically challenging work. The incumbent needs to be a forward-thinking professional with hands-on leadership who will assist the site’s operations production supervisor in ensuring end-to-end quality, timeliness, and technical performance and commitments for all bucket/blade components across the cell segment. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the continuous and efficient training of all current and future bucket/blades staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Well-versed in all welding techniques with a high emphasis on TIG welding.
7+ years in mechanical maintenance with at least 5 years in Gas Turbines
Strong understanding of rotodynamic, material selections, reading, and interpreting drawings
Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications and precision measurement tools (micrometers, dial calipers)
Working knowledge of personal computers and associated software (Microsoft Office suite 365)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong collaborative and problem-solving 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.