Mechanical Start Up Lead

ProEnergy Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Mechanical Startup Lead to manage mechanical activities on site during Startup & Commissioning of LM6000 gas turbines. You will review plant engineering documents, troubleshoot systems, and coordinate resources to complete the scope.

Based in the United States, this role requires travel domestically and internationally. A Bachelor Degree in Engineering with 5 years’ experience (or 8 years without degree) in LM6000 installation/commissioning is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering. 5 years of experience in installation and commissioning of LM6000 gas turbines (or 8 years without a formal degree). Demonstrated progressive, responsible experience with turbine generator equipment and site accountabilities.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Startup Manager on mechanical work during installation, commissioning and operation of the LM6000.
• Lead start-up and performance testing, review documents and P&IDs, troubleshoot plant systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, construction, operations, engineering and vendors to schedule activities.
• Direct other mechanical technicians and crafts in start-up testing activities.
• Develop startup procedures, schedules and site-specific startup documentation.
• Ensure correct installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and maintenance practices are followed.
• Maintain startup packages, controlled drawings and project records.
• Oversee testing (emissions, performance) and reliability testing; coordinate third-party testing.
• Ensure lockout/tag-out and all safety-related activities are maintained.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Startup Lead will manage mechanical activities on site during the Startup & Commissioning of LM6000 gas turbines. Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete work scope.

Position Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Startup Lead Reports to the Startup Manager on matters involving the mechanical work during installation, commission and operation of the LM6000.
• Responsible for start-up testing and performance testing which includes reviewing documents and P&IDs, performing testing and troubleshooting on plant systems and equipment.
• Attend daily start-up meetings to coordinate activities in a safe manner while interfacing with other personnel involved in the project such as electrical, controls, construction, operations, engineering, and vendors.
• Direct other mechanical techs and crafts under his supervision in support of start-up testing activities.
• Develop startup procedures, startup schedules, and site-specific startup documentation.
• Ensure the correct installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and maintenance practices are followed.
• Maintain startup packages, controlled drawings, and applicable project records.
• Address activities during performance testing emissions testing, and reliability testing.
• Oversees the third party testing of applicable equipment.
• Ensures lockout and tag-out procedures and all other safety-related activities are maintained.
• Provide scheduling and status reports to Startup Manager.
• Ensure all in-field activities are carried out safely complying with company environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures.
• Procurement and maintaining of spare parts and consumables required for testing of systems.
• Responsible for site mechanical activities including planning, organizing, integrating and directing of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without formal degree, in installation and commissioning of LM6000 gas turbines.
• Demonstrated progressive, responsible experience with various types of turbine generator equipment and site accountabilities is required.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa. Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

• Prior Startup Mechanical experience (5 years minimum) installing and commissioning LM6000 gas turbines
• Hands on experience working on LM6000 package equipment.
• Experience in rigging turbines, generators and associated equipment
• Borescope Inspection on aeroderivative units
• Job requires travel domestically and internationally for extended periods of time.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.