Mechanical Startup Lead

About PROENERGY

Based in Sedalia, Missouri, PROENERGY is a global peaking-power solutions provider with operational experience on every continent. The company offers vertically integrated aeroderivative power services, including engineering, construction, operations, repair, maintenance, research, and true, turnkey power generation facilities that include the complete balance of plant.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the Energy Transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet peaking-power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 900,000 sq. ft of facilities and equipment, including the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot in North America and a hydrogen-ready string-test facility that enables full-speed, full-load testing. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own peaking-power installations.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess the specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Summary

The Mechanical Startup Lead will manage mechanical activities on site during the Startup & Commissioning of LM6000 gas turbines. Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete work scope.

Position Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Startup Lead Reports to the Startup Manager on matters involving the mechanical work during installation, commission and operation of the LM6000.
• Responsible for start-up testing and performance testing which includes reviewing documents and P&IDs, performing testing and troubleshooting on plant systems and equipment.
• Attend daily start-up meetings to coordinate activities in a safe manner while interfacing with other personnel involved in the project such as electrical, controls, construction, operations, engineering, and vendors.
• Direct other mechanical techs and crafts under his supervision in support of start-up testing activities.
• Develop startup procedures, startup schedules, and site-specific startup documentation.
• Ensure the correct installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and maintenance practices are followed.
• Maintain startup packages, controlled drawings, and applicable project records.
• Address activities during performance testing emissions testing, and reliability testing.
• Oversees the third party testing of applicable equipment.
• Ensures lockout and tag-out procedures and all other safety-related activities are maintained.
• Provide scheduling and status reports to Startup Manager.
• Ensure all in-field activities are carried out safely complying with company environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures.
• Procurement and maintaining of spare parts and consumables required for testing of systems.
• Responsible for site mechanical activities including planning, organizing, integrating and directing of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without formal degree, in installation and commissioning of LM6000 gas turbines. Demonstrated progressive, responsible experience with various types of turbine generator equipment and site accountabilities is required.
• Prior Startup Mechanical experience (5 years minimum) installing and commissioning LM6000 gas turbines.
• Hands on experience working on LM6000 package equipment.
• Experience in rigging turbines, generators and associated equipment.
• Borescope Inspection on aeroderivative units.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments is required, including domestic and international travel for extended periods of time.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be able and willing to work long hours.
• Must be able and willing to work in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders and steps.
• U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized Visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete the following:
  
  

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.