Repair Engineer

Rotating Machinery Services Inc. is looking for a Repair Engineer to join our team.

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.

SKILLS REQUIRED

ORGANIZATIONAL - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 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.

INTERPERSONAL - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team.

TECHNOLOGY - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Solid Works, Ansys Workbench and Poly Works experience required.
• Mechanical equipment design and function knowledge of turbo machinery preferred.
• Installation, assembly and disassembly knowledge of turbo machinery.
• Familiar with standard industrial repair practices knowledge of API-687 preferred.

PRIMARY ROLE 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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of an RMS Inc. Repair Engineer. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of direct contact with turbo machinery 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.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Mechanical equipment design and function knowledge of turbo machinery 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

Competencies:

• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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…