Field Mechanic II — Turbines & Heavy Equipment

FieldCore; Perú; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Peru, Illinois is seeking a Mechanic – Steam and Gas. The ideal candidate will safely handle the installation, maintenance, and repair of heavy rotating machinery used in power generation. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in this field along with a technical degree. Strong mechanical skills are necessary, as well as the ability to read blueprints and work with various tools. This role may require extended travel and working holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience maintaining and installing industrial machinery.
• Experience with equipment alignments using laser or traditional methods.
• Must possess Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair heavy rotating machinery used in power generation.
• Read blueprints and technical documentation to determine work procedures.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on tools and equipment.

Skills

Machinery installation

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical repairs

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or associate degree in Technical Field

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

About GE VernovaGE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Steam/Gas Mechanic is to safely accomplish the installation, maintenance and repair of the heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications. Turbine Mechanics work closely with Supervisors, EHS personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve these goals. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Dismantle, assemble, move and align, machinery and equipment using: hoists, cranes, chain falls, hand tools, power tools, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, micrometers, rules, squares, plumb bobs, dial indicators and/or laser alignment equipment
• Read blueprints, schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures
• Responsible for shipping and receiving all major pieces for T&DC, plus all shipping, receiving, inventory, and control of tools, equipment and supplies
• Perform material and machine inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, rules, calipers, protractors, and torque wrenches
• Perform machining and welding operations for making various parts for lab and shop training equipment
• Determine equipment specifications and prepare parts lists for purchasing, consisting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic devices as needed to complete assigned projects
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies and perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs as needed
• Read blueprints, schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures
• Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings in industrial establishments
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial service equipment including various pumps, motors, fans, generators, and turbines
• Valid Driver’s License
• Preferred: Degree/Associate Degree in Technical Field or Gas Turbine Systems

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to disassemble and reassemble complex rotating equipment – Bolting, Hydraulic Bolting, Flange Management, Small Bore Piping, Basic Rigging/Lifting, O/H Crane Operator
• Proficient in the following: mechanical/technical skills, oral communications skills, Critical Thinking
• Manage time-sensitive tasks and maintain a schedule within operationally challenging environments.
• Must work well both independently and in a team environment.

FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law

FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law