Mechanic

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. Job Posting

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. is seeking qualified Rotating Equipment Mechanics to work 1st shift that will perform a variety of mechanical operations/tasks on turbomachinery components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. This position requires experience working on steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, hot gas expanders, or oil free screw compressors preferred.

The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.

• Unit disassembly, cleaning, and inspection including the accurate collection and recording of technical inspection data for equipment repair proposals.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of rotating equipment.
• Complete required maintenance to return equipment back to customer operating condition, per OEM specifications.
• Prepare and complete service documentation.
• Maintaining clear and concise daily work records. Use of basic problem-solving skills in terms of gathering facts, analyzing the cause, and selecting the best most accurate solution.
• Maintenance of shop equipment and regular daily shop housekeeping to ensure an organized and safe working environment.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions.
• Disassemble complex rotating equipment and provide written observations of failure modes and condition of "as received" parts.
• Assist in cleaning and prepping parts for NDT and PMI examination.
• Perform and document detailed dimensional and runout inspection of all components.
• Provide written inspection report, to include recommended repairs, and replacement parts needed.
• Provide written instructions and drawings to other crafts involved in manufacture or repair of components.
• Perform quality checks on customer furnished, manufactured, and repaired components prior to final assembly.
• Clean and prep parts for final assembly.
• Assemble equipment complete per OEM, ASME, API, or customer supplied specification.
• Document all final sizes, clearances, and documentation to provide customer with a final repair report.
• Complete "as received" photo documentation and visual inspection of assemblies and customer furnished spare parts.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school.
• NCCER Millwright certification helpful.
• Mechanic certificate from a trade school, considered helpful.

Knowledge and/or Skill Requirements:

• NCCER Millwright certification preferred
• Must be a team player and be willing to train junior Mechanics.
• This position requires good attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate with supervision, crafts, and customers during the inspection and repair process.
• Good organization skills.
• Knowledge and use of all types of measuring devices ad rotating equipment.
• Supply basic mechanics tools and measuring devices required to complete work as assigned.

Previous Experience:

• 5 - 10 years of Mechanic experience working on pumps, gearboxes, blowers, compressors, and turbines.

Other Information:

• The position will be based full time in our Pasadena, Texas location.
• This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40+ hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends maybe required based on business need.
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Able to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to legally work in the US and provide proper documentation.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol test and background check.
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs., 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to walk, climb, reach above head, and balance.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand and walk for significant portions of the shift.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs. with assistance, walk, climb, reach above head, and balance.
• Must be able to use hands for assembly and tool usage.
• Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining 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
• Tool, Shoe, and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Uniform Service

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

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 expertiseall 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.