Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units in its installed base.
Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.
Job Overview:
The Mechanic I will perform duties related to the disassembly, positioning, reassembly, testing and painting of moderate to highly complex equipment utilizing a combination of manual, pneumatic and hydraulic tools for fitting, adjusting and securing maneuvers. Clean inspect and repair Natural gas engine and compressor components in a shop environment, must be able to adhere to all Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations, Be capable of reading detailed prints, use and read micrometers, dial calipers and dial indicators. Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
In the role of the Mechanic I, you will:
Conduct all business-related tasks according to Cooper Machinery Services policies
Demonstrates an understanding of basic technical/machining principles. Tasks assigned are simple and routine in nature.
Participates in problem solving exercises with trainer, lead, and supervisor.
Demonstrates the ability to solve basic problems. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems. Troubleshoots problems, on machine and makes required corrections. If necessary, consults with supervisor and or lead person for assistance in dealing with complex problems. Recognizes problems in machining process and reports to appropriate supervisor and/or lead person in a timely manner.
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Cooper Machinery Services Beliefs
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment
Have strong mechanical aptitude with an Oil & Gas background as well as the ability to use a wide range of mechanical tools and test equipment
Complete Risk Assessments prior to performing all operations and light to heavy weight material movements by means of cranes and lift trucks
Complete all required business training and process documentation, as required
Be responsible for ensuring facility equipment and tooling is accounted for, operating efficiently, and safely
Identify, report, and mitigate problems or hazardous conditions that occur during equipment disassembly, assembly and test set-up
Possess excellent Communication, Teamwork, and Collaborative Skills with team members and basic understanding of working to production schedules / plans
Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on mechanical tooling & equipment
Complete required documentation with accurate information for routers, documents and inspection reports
Perform other related duties as assigned or indicated by management
Qualifications/Requirements
High school diploma or GED required. Preference of one-year certificate from technical school/college.
0-1 year of experience in mechanical test and assembly / disassembly or heavy equipment repairs and maintenance
Eligibility Requirements
Work overtime, weekends and holidays as required
Work in a constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities
Be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required
Lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Be subjected to extreme heat for extended periods of time
Travel within the US to work at customer locations or other GE facilities as needed
Handle heavy parts and moving parts
Subjected to the following: extreme heat that could exceed 500 degrees, enclosed areas, heights, and awkward positions, exposure to eye injuries, noise, dust, burns, & arc flashes, exposure to high noise levels for long periods of time, as required
Work inside and outside, as required
Interpret drawings, prints, drawings and engineering specifications to perform moderately complex, repetitive disassembly and reassembly tasks of all pressure control equipment
Possess or obtain forklift operator license and certification to operate overhead cranes
Wear PPE or Personal Protective Equipment - Hearing and eye protection (safety equipment) must be used
Operate pneumatic and hydraulic torque tools
Comply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations and maintain good housekeeping in assigned work areas
Possess a valid driver’s license
Desired Characteristics
Minimum 0-1 years of experience in Operations / service center operation applications or minimum 0-1 years of total relevant operation experience
Strong knowledge of existing natural gas engine and compressor cylinder equipment.
Team player
Ability to work un-directed per engineering specifications and inspect own work for integrity and quality
Ability to perform highly complex troubleshooting and repair of equipment
Ability to setup and run test operations on basic and moderately complex sub-assemblies and final assemblies following engineering drawings, parts specifications, assembly procedures and/or verbal instructions
Ability to perform hydro pressure testing and functional testing of product
Knowledgeable in good housekeeping requirements and all safety regulations
Basic math skills
Ability to read schematics
Mechanical aptitude
Familiarity with tools
Previous manufacturing / shop service center operations experience
Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, any other characteristic protected by law.
