Mechanical Specialist

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Reliability Mechanical Specialist who will be based at our Memphis, TN location. This position will report to the Southeast Reliability Center Superintendent and will work with regional and plant personnel to achieve reliability goals.

The objective of the Mechanical Reliability Specialist is to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our production facilities. The Mechanical Reliability Specialist will be responsible for the identifying and completing planned and unplanned maintenance work on rotating and mechanical equipment at multiple facilities within the SE region to support Air Separation, CO2 and Hydrogen production facilities. This person will work independently, make technical decisions, and escalate technical concerns in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform major equipment installation, maintenance, overhauls and inspections - including corrective, preventative or predictive work - of industrial mechanical and rotating systems and equipment including:

  • Centrifugal, Reciprocating and Screw Compressors

  • Centrifugal and positive displacement Pumps

  • Turbines

  • Synchronous and Induction Motors

  • High-speed Gearboxes

  • Heat Exchangers, Cryogenic Interchangers, Chillers and Cooling Towers

  • Piping systems and other related process equipment.

• Provide on-site or remote technical support and direction to sites in the region.

• Assist in turnaround planning and cost estimation of mechanical work.

• Assist in Identifying and resolving chronic mechanical asset concerns (bad actors).

• Support root cause analysis program for major failures.

• Support high impact issues with a strong sense of urgency and integrity.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately 30% travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours is required. Employee will be required to work in different weather conditions and must be able to access elevated equipment via ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts and crane baskets.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the maintenance of mechanical and rotating systems and equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Experience in installation, troubleshooting, inspection and repairs of industrial mechanical and rotating systems and equipment such as Compressors, Turbines, Blowers and Heat Exchangers.

• Knowledge of Preventive and Predictive maintenance of industrial mechanical and rotating systems and equipment.

• Ability to use precision measuring devices and perform precision alignment on multi-train equipment.

• Excellent communication and team interaction skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on teams.

• Experience as a self-starter who manages multiple tasks, achieves results with m