Rotating Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Kenner, LA: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild industrial rotating equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on experience working with equipment such as pumps, turbines, compressors, motors, gearboxes, and blowers, and a commitment to safe, high-quality workmanship in a team-oriented environment.

Essential Duties:

• Inspect, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble industrial rotating equipment.
• Perform repairs and rebuilds on pumps, turbines, compressors, motors, gearboxes, blowers, and other related mechanical systems.
• Identify equipment wear, damage, and potential failure causes through inspection and troubleshooting.
• Perform precision measurements, mechanical inspections, alignment checks, and equipment evaluations.
• Perform shaft alignment, bearing installation, seal replacement, and other mechanical repair activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, manuals, and other technical specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges.
• Reassemble equipment according to applicable specifications, customer requirements, and established procedures.
• Document inspection findings, repair activities, and equipment conditions.
• Collaborate with mechanics, machinists, engineers, supervisors, and other team members to complete repair projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced team members as needed.
• Travel to customer sites and work overtime as required based on workload and business needs.
  

Requirements/Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical repair, rotating equipment, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience repairing, maintaining, or rebuilding industrial mechanical equipment.
• Experience working with pumps, turbines, compressors, motors, gearboxes, blowers, or similar rotating equipment preferred.
• Experience with precision alignment, balancing, bearings, seals, vibration analysis, or related mechanical repair activities preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Technical school training, apprenticeship, military mechanical training, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus.
• Experience in power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance environments preferred.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain one may be required depending on work location.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment background and drug screenings.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, and steel-toe boots as required.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to work safely in shop, industrial plant, and customer field environments.
• Ability to work in moderate noise levels typical of industrial equipment operations.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.