Turbomachinery Mechanic

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking skilled technicians to disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble turbomachinery such as steam turbines and compressors in our Geismar, Louisiana facility. You will work with a team of mechanics, machinists, welders, inspectors, and project managers on critical equipment for refineries, petrochemical plants, and power facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and precise workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years in industrial mechanical repairs.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings and scales.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble steam turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, and related equipment.
• Use micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators to dimensionally inspect components.
• Collaborate with repair engineers and project managers during inspections and repairs.
• Record visual inspection findings and measurements on handheld tablets.
• Follow shop routers and OEM drawings to document repairs and assembly.

Skills

Industrial mechanical repairs

Overhead crane operation

Rigging with straps and chains

Reading shop drawings

Dimensional inspection tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Daily shift toolbox meeting, covering safety, quality, general announcements, and distribution of work. Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, and other related equipment. Work alongside a team of mechanics, machinists, weld technicians, inspectors, engineers and project managers to repair critical turbomachinery equipment. Customers include oil refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, universities and hospitals. Work daily under direct guidance from experienced shop leadman and supervisor.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Primary responsibility includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and assembly of steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, and other related equipment.
• Safety is very important to our team - it is everyone's duty to work safely, report any unsafe conditions, near misses, and suggestions for improvement to shop leadership immediately.
• Work to be done following specific instructions and shop routers
• Use wrenches and hydraulic tooling as required.
• Use precision measurement tools such as ID and OD micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators to dimensionally inspect components.
• Use hand-held tablet devices to record visual inspection findings, dimensional data and measurements, and photograph damage
• Review bills of materials and manufacturing drawings to compile list of replacement parts
• Collaborate with repair engineer and project manager throughout inspections, repairs and reassembly.
• Review repair instructions and routers, and implement repairs
• Assemble equipment as needed per OEM drawings, specifications, and standards, documenting and photographing throughout.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
• Medium sized toolbox on wheels, including hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers etc., up to 1 1/4"
• Proven ability to interpret shop instructions and manufacturing drawings. Proven ability to read scales, micrometers. Familiarity with tools and equipment at the repair center
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Dependable, able to be at work promptly on time every day and communicate proactively when emergencies happen. Willingness to work overtime as needed (weekends and holidays may be occasionally required based on client schedules).
• Minimum three (3) year experience in industrial mechanical repairs. Minimum three (3) year experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts. Minimum three (3) year experience in rigging with straps, chains, chain-falls, swivel eyes, etc. Background in repair of reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, and/or steam turbines

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Transformation of Industry

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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