Houston, TX
Overview:
(Houston, Texas): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a qualified Reciprocating Compressor Mechanics to join our team. The Reciprocating Compressor Mechanic 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 pumps, gearboxes, compressors and blowers.
Essential Duties:
Complete “as received” photo documentation and visual inspection of assemblies and customer furnished spare parts.
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.
Set up and perform hydrotest or pneumatic pressure test, as required, on equipment per customer specifications.
Communicate with supervision, crafts, and customers during the inspection and repair process.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of mechanical equipment issues both in-shop and at customer sites
Understand and assess the daily operation of various types of equipment including centrifuges, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, conveyors, screw feeders, blowers and pumps.
The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of a Reciprocating Compressor Mechanic. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.
Requirements/Skills:
5 – 10 years prior industry experience.
Previous experience as a millwright required.
Education
High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution.
Additional Information
The position will be 1st shift based full-time in our Houston, Texas.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime to meet company needs.
Able to understand, read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Authorized to work in the United States
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical requirements.
This role can be required to participate in company and/or customers random drug testing 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 50 lbs. 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.