Steam Turbine Engineer - Repairs

Ethosenergy Houston , TX 77020

Posted 2 months ago

Job Responsibilities

  • Support of repair shop activity specifically with steam turbine components. Working directly with the on-site Repair Engineers assist in evaluation of inspection findings and recommendations for customers to return their equipment to service. Successful candidates will have experience/knowledge of steam turbine components, materials, repair and production processes as well and working closely with both shop engineering and core engineering personnel to ensure a quality product/service is achieved.

  • Support global manufacturing shops with technical advice, co-operative problem solving, disposition of product deviations, and follow through on requests for design improvements.

  • General mechanical analysis of steam turbine components such as rotors, diaphragms, casings, bolting, miscellaneous hardware etc.

  • Support design reviews for turbine modifications/upgrades and re-rates by providing field and shop critical input for project success.

  • Provide technical support for new service orders including potential travel to customer sites, suppliers, and manufacturing sites to resolve technical issues, support reversal activity, and support sales/marketing efforts.

  • Strong background in the practical application of mechanical engineering fundamentals is a requirement.

  • Work with junior engineers to provide training and mentoring

  • Presentation of technical corrective actions to both internal and external customers.

  • Support of field service activities and work directly with union, non-union and 3rd party field engineers and supervisors to review, advise and recommend corrective actions in support of opening/closing activities at customer site. A solid understanding of startup processes and procedures is also necessary to evaluate and support field/customer challenges such as vibration issues.

  • It is necessary to be able to communicate effectively with management, customers, suppliers and manufacturing personnel including the ability to write clear instructions, specifications and reports. Effective presentation skills are a must. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter, effective at solving problems with minimal guidance.

Required Skills / Knowledge

  • Experience with in-service rotor condition repair/replace assessment for diaphragms, rotors and blades/buckets

  • Experience in troubleshooting/evaluating and recommending successful corrective actions for customers specific to steam turbines as it pertains to installation/alignment/startup/commissioning a plus.

  • Familiarity with steam turbine designs by multiple OEMs

Experience

  • Minimum 10 Years of experience in a shop/field engineering role specific to steam turbines

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Physical Requirements

  • Walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear

  • Lift and move up to 50 pounds

  • Expected travel up to 15%

  • Visa Sponsorship not available

  • Relocation assistance available

What We Offer

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Steam Turbine Engineer - Repairs

Ethosenergy