Repair Engineer

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Employee Incentive Programs

Employee Reimbursement Programs

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services Inc. is seeking a Repair Engineer to lead repair activities for engineered rotating machinery at the Pearland Works facility, ensuring mechanical integrity and timely completion.

The role involves collaboration with design engineers, project management, suppliers and customers to drive effective repairs and clear work instructions. The position requires 2–3 years of turbomachinery overhaul experience, proficiency with SolidWorks/ANSYS/PolyWorks, and a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• Experience with turbomachinery overhaul, installation and maintenance in shop and field.
• Solidworks, Ansys Workbench and Polyworks Inspector are a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Familiar with inspection and quality control practices; knowledge of API–687 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working environment and uphold safety excellence.
• Develop standard work procedures and templates for inspections and repairs.
• Create project work scopes, instructions and inspection forms for jobs.
• Review shop inspection reports and generate detailed customer reports.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity, quality and safety.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Ownership & accountability

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys Workbench

PolyWorks

Job description

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 Pearland Works 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

• SolidWorks, Ansys Workbench and PolyWorks experience required.
• Mechanical equipment design and function knowledge of turbomachinery 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 turbomachinery 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 turbomachinery preferred.
• Installation, assembly and disassembly knowledge of turbo machinery.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
• Familiar with inspection and quality control practices.
• Familiar with standard industrial repair practices, knowledge of API – 687 is preferred.
• Prior experience as a process leader and with implementing productivity tools is preferred
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to professionally interact with others in a positive nature.
• Able to handle stressful situations in a calm professional manner.
• Familiar with lean production techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The position may be based in our RMS Pearland Works facility located in Pearland, TX.
• 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.
• Some travel to customer sites will be required.
• Able to understand, read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Authorized to work in the United States and provide proper documentation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and background check.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs., 50 lbs. with assistance,
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, reach above head, bend and stand.
• This position may be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may enter a shop environment and will be exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machine operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

Come Join Rotating Machinery Services Inc. and watch your Career go TURBO! Visit www.rotatingmachinery.com to learn more about who we are and what we do.

ABOUT RMS

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times. RMS’ commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.