SR Base Up Tech

Job Description

Senior Base Up Technician

Lone Star Blower and Compressor (Houston, Texas USA) is a high-growth, fast-paced, and customer focused ISO 9001 global manufacturer of centrifugal blowers, compressors, and related control systems. We are a team of highly motivated industry professionals whose focus is giving our customers a “WOW” result. Our work culture is what drives us past 30% a year growth as we are a casual and family friendly environment that empowers its people. Lone Star is looking for creative and passionate people who want to advance themselves and gain the satisfaction of being part of a team building something great. We attract “A” players with empowerment, opportunity, freedom, and support to get a “win” they can be proud of.

The Senior Base Up Technician will be responsible for driving process compliance for the GL Base Up packaging activities including the completion of the QC forms. The Senior Technician will work directly with the Project Engineer and Production Manager to escalate and resolve issues that impact his area of responsibility. The expectation will be that the Senior Technician will participate in brainstorming activities with Engineering and management to develop solutions to the problems at hand and provide practical feedback on the plan developed. The Senior Technician will also be expected to directly contribute to the quality standards being developed and ensure that everyone working in the base up area is following the quality standards. The Senior Technician will also be expected to be aware of the work going on in his vicinity and exercise his stop work authority when he observes an unsafe act.

Additional responsibilities:

· Position equipment on the skid per the GA (General Arrangement Drawing)

· Equipment alignment using Rotalign or SKF laser alignment equipment

· Transfer punch hold down bolt locations then drill and tap hold down bolts using a mag drill and manual taping tools

· Work with our hose vendor to fabricate lube oil lines and then install all lubrication instruments, valves, coolers and hoses. Connections will be made with NPT threads, JIC fittings, O-ring Boss fittings, and flange connections.

· Install all process instrumentation and vibration probes.

· The base up team will be setting all probe gaps as well as mechanical adjustment/calibration of the IGV & DGV mechanism.

· Final alignment and inspection of equipment prior turning the equipment over to the test stand for a full mechanical test.

· Confirm all JIC and NPT connections are tight and free of side load. Confirm all accessories are installed correctly

Required Skills and Abilities

· Communication with Lone Star Employees outside of the Base Up team

· Rotating Equipment installation and commissioning practices commonly used in petrochemical plant construction

· Laser alignment of rotating equipment

· Installation and remove of couplings (disk pack and elastomer type couplings)

· Precision measurement using OD Mics and Calipers

· Drilling and tapping activities using manual taping equipment down to 1/4-20

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and deescalate conflict

· Strong time management skills with the ability to identify and manage critical path items

Education and Qualification Requirements

1. 5-10 years of experience working as a millwright in a process chemical plant environment

2. Certification as a millwright either from union training or an NCCR certification.

3. Certification using laser alignment equipment or 5 years experience working with either a Rotalign, Easy Laser, or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Continually required to stand 8-12 hours

Frequently required to walk 8-12 hours

Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

Continually required to talk or hear

Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds

Frequently exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

Frequently work near moving mechanical parts

Occasionally work in high, precarious places

Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals which may require pulmonary fit test and respirator fitting

Frequently exposure to extreme heat or cold

Frequently loud noise

Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Employer pays 100% employee health insurance and advantageous family medical coverage.

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Benefit Conditions:

The waiting period may apply.

Schedule:

Full-Time

Overtime and working outside of normal business hours will be required

Education:

High school or equivalent

Company's website:

Work Remotely:

No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Inquire with the management team for updated policies.

Compensation:

· Pay range will be between $20/hr - $35/hr

Please note that all employment offers will be contingent upon the candidate passing a background check, credit check, random drug and alcohol screening, and 3rd party safety certifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT: Lone Star’s employment policy strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Company Description

Lone Star, a relative “start-up” of 8 years, is a manufacturing and service company growing at a rate of 25-30% year over year. We have a fun, casual, fast paced and thriving work culture applying a team approach in all we do. We need likeminded people to join us in making our company something great.