Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. is looking toward future expansion in order to meet an increasing demand for our expertise and products. We employ engineers, drafters, project managers, purchasing and administration staff, as well as various levels of shop and mechanical personnel. We encourage qualified applicants to submit resumes either via email or USPS mail.
Send resumes to:
Attn: Human Resources
Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.
2760 Baglyos Circle
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Or email:
recruiting@rotatingmachinery.com
No agencies or phone calls, please.
Senior Structural Analyst
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Rotating Machinery Services, (RMS) is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst at our Bethlehem facility with core hours of 8am to 5pm. The Senior Structural Analyst is responsible for structurally modeling components from all of the RMS product lines in order to ensure reliability of modified designs, changes in operating conditions, and for root cause failure analysis. The Senior Structural Analyst creates structural analysis models using industry current mechanical Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software packages and hand calculation methodologies.
The Senior Structural Analyst effectively documents and communicates the results to other members of the design team in order to inform design decisions and to report out to customers. Additionally, the Senior Structural Analyst is responsible for managing the RMS database of material properties and metallurgical replica preparation. The Senior Structural Analyst works closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Applications teams to drive projects forward. The position also acts as a mentoring role to local and remote staff..
Job Responsibilities
- Rerates, modified, and new turbomachinery mechanical/thermal analyses and design
- Build structural analysis models in 2-D and 3-D from machine drawings and CAD models
- Collaborate with the drafting and inspection departments to facilitate reverse engineering of turbomachinery components for structural analysis
- Research and manage the RMS database of thermal and mechanical material properties for all materials used in RMS designs (i.e. modulus of elasticity, conduction, tensile strength, etc.)
- Leads efforts to prepare metallurgical replicas to be evaluated by a qualified metallurgist for remaining life analyses
- Collaborate with product managers and applications engineering to quote future work that requires structural analysis
- Write reports based on structural analyses which effectively communicate and discuss findings as well as recommended design changes
- Participate in the creation of design criteria and methodologies as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (Preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 or more years of turbomachinery analysis or design experience, including the use of standard mechanical engineering analysis and software
- Experience in Turbomachinery component design
- Ability to analyze components and assemblies to meet design goals and established criteria
- Ability to use industry standard CAD systems for design and model creation (i.e. Solidworks)
- Ability to use industry standard FEA software for structural analysis (i.e., ANSYS)
- Knowledge of programming infrastructure or some programming experience in industry common languages preferred (VBA, Matlab, Fortran, etc.)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be able to work in a collaborative environment
- Communication and leadership skills
Senior Oil-Free Screw (OFS) Engineer
Location: Houston
Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. (RMS) is seeking a qualified Senior Engineer to join the Oil-Free Screw (OFS) product line. The Senior Engineer will lead projects involving the inspection, disposition, modeling and design calculations associated with the OFS equipment Daily responsibilities typically involve approval of inspection results, approval of drawings and layouts, writing technical reports, performance of design calculations, electronic modeling of components, and presentation of results to a wide range of individuals both within and outside the organization.
The Senior engineer will be expected to develop new and novel approaches to problem solving by staying abreast of the latest industry trends and available technologies. Individuals at the Senior Engineer level are expected to have a working understanding of the field operation of equipment and relate that operation back to their design inputs.
Job Responsibilities
- Optimize repair, manufacturing, and testing processes including tooling/fixtures/equipment implementation
- Create shop routers, shop procedures, inspection forms, and other applicable process documentation
- Provide shop technical support during processing of repair, manufacturing, and testing of equipment
- Provide supplier technical support for special processes to establish and achieve quality requirements
- Provide site technical support for turnarounds, installation, and start-up of equipment
- Design, develop, analyze and document product designs which meet the function, cost, reliability, manufacturability and safety requirements of RMS
- Work directly with to designers on 2D and 3D CAD layout creation and machine redesign
- Review and approve detail design drawings
Qualifications
- 4-year Engineering Degree (mechanical preferred). Advanced degree beneficial
- High proficiency with solid modeling software (SOLIDWORKS preferred), computational analytical tools (such as ANSYS), specialized RMS design applications software, and general office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- 8 years or more in a engineer role working on OFS, rotating equipment, or the oil/gas sector
- Previous or current OFS engineering experience very helpful, but, not required
Oil-Free Screw or Centrifugal Compressor Mechanic
Location: Houston
Due to growth, Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. (RMS) is seeking qualified Oil-Free Screw or Centrifugal Compressor Mechanic’s for our Houston shop location.
The Oil-Free Screw or Centrifugal Compressor Mechanic position will perform a variety of mechanical operations/tasks on rotating equipment components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
Knowledge Requirements – Minimum requirements to fulfill this role
- 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
- 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
- Supply basic mechanics tools and measuring devices required to complete work as assigned
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.
- Ability and willingness to work in an environment of constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities
- Ability and willingness to be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required
- Ability and willingness to work around and use large propane/acetylene torches.
- Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment, but basic skills are required beforehand)
- Basic oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer and math skills
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 5+ years’ industry experience in an Oil-Free Screw or Centrifugal Compressor mechanic position working on rotating equipment
- Current or previous Oil-Free Screw or Centrifugal Compressor Mechanic experience highly desired
Machinist
Location: Bethlehem, PA and Houston, TX
Rotating Machinery Services is seeking qualified applicants for our current opening for Machinist for our Houston, TX and Bethlehem, PA locations.
The Machinist primary functions are to perform a variety of basic machining practices involved in turning, milling, drilling, and threading operations on turbomachinery components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.
- Ability and willingness to work in a team environment
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required
- Ability and willingness to work in an environment of constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities
- Ability and willingness to work in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required
- Ability and willingness to work around and use large propane/acetylene torches
- Ability and willingness to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment, but basic skills are required beforehand)
- Basic oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer and math skills
- Patience, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
- Must be familiar with basic machining practices involved in turning, milling, drilling, threading operations
- Must be competent reading drawings and following instructions necessary to produce usable and saleable parts
- Must be able to hold tolerances as dictated by drawings, written instructions, or industry standards
- Must be proficient with the use of, the care of, and the calibration of all types of measuring devices (e.g., micrometers (OD and ID), dial calipers, dial indicators, etc.)
- Must possess and provide basic tools required for the execution of the position of manual machinist
- Must be able to comply with all safety directives and programs established by RMS and or our customers
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
Mechanic
Location: Bethlehem, PA and Houston, TX
Rotating Machinery Services is seeking qualified applicants for our current opening for Mechanic for our Houston, TX and Bethlehem, PA locations.
The Mechanic position will perform a variety of mechanical operations / tasks on turbomachinery components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.
- 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
- 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
- Supply basic mechanics tools and measuring devices required to complete work as assigned
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required
- Ability and willingness to work in an environment of constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities
- Ability and willingness to be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required
- Ability and willingness to work around and use large propane/acetylene torches
- Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment, but basic skills are required beforehand)
- Basic oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer and math skills
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 5-10 years’ industry experience
Contracts Specialist
Location: Bethlehem, PA; Houston, TX; or Appleton, WI
The Contracts Specialist is responsible for the legal Terms and Conditions and Commercial Terms on all contracts or purchase orders. This includes the written and verbal negotiations to achieve contracts and purchase order with minimized and defined risks. This position can be located at any of our locations – Houston, TX, Bethlehem, PA or Appleton, WI. The position is a 40+ hour work week.
Essential Functions
- Reviewing and highlighting customer T&C requests
- Assessing the legal risks
- Developing and negotiating satisfactory T&C with customer
- Reviewing any highlighting any commercial special conditions
- Assessing the commercial risk and mitigation solutions
- Negotiating acceptable resolutions as necessary pre and post contracts
- Assist or manage the online customer reporting requirements
Responsibilities
- Understand various legal terms contract requirements
- Develop and implement standard and customized responses
- Maintain accurate contract files and summaries
- Establish priorities by required dates
- Develop and maintain NDA and confidentiality agreements
- Train sales personnel in the implications of legal requirements
- Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings, as necessary
- Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
- Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the department leader as required.
- The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of a RMS Contracts Manager. This list is subject to changed based on the needs of the company
Job Requirements
- Legal contract working knowledge
- Business insurance working knowledge
- Commercial contracts working knowledge
- International experience is a plus
- Commercial letters or credit and international financing documents is a plus
- Business Acumen
- Personal effectiveness / credibility
- Thoroughness
- Negotiating skills
- Communication proficiency
- Flexibility
- Proven working experience in similar roles
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Professional appearance
- Solid communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
- Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work efficiently under pressure
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Similar with 5 years’ experience in a commercial role
- The position will be based full time in our Appleton, Bethlehem or Houston office
- Travel time is expected to be 0 – 10%
- Evening and weekends depending on company needs
- Outgoing personality to interact with entire company and customers
- Organization skills to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Able to understand, read, write and speak English proficiently
- Authorize to work in the United States
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Subject to Background screening
Services Commercial Coordinator
Location: Bethlehem, PA; Houston, TX; or Appleton, WI
The Services Commercial Coordinator is an individual contributor role responsible for preparing customer proposals, entering orders, and general coordination and administration for our global field services organization. The position combines working independently along with collaboration through RMS’ product managers, sales team and customer interactions.
Objectives of this Role
- Obtain a thorough understanding of our field services process, capabilities, and differentiators to develop proposals and support business objectives
- Lead global field service proposal generation
- Coordinate project management tasks including scheduling, visa support, invoices and other work as required.
Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions
- Working with our Global Customers, manage field service opportunities from inquiry through order acceptance.
- Receive and investigate customer inquiries to determine, with Engineering support, RMS ability to fulfill requests
- Develop project estimated costs and prepare proposals
- Ensure the technical and commercial aspects of a proposal are complete and compliant with the customer’s requirements and present our solutions competitively
- Manage commercial risk with support of Finance and Contracts Manager
- Review and resolve any customer order discrepancies.
- Enter customer orders into system and ensure project handoff to the execution team.
- Support and drive productivity / process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary team such as Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Finance and external vendors to ensure timely flow of information.
- The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of a RMS Services Commercial Coordinator. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.
Qualifications and Skills
- Contract management experience preferred
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent industry experience
- Technical experience in repairs or field services of turbomachinery preferred
- Application Engineering or commercial experience including terms and conditions
- Computer proficiency including MS Office
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant to the job description
- All applications will be reviewed for relevance to Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. needs
Design Engineer II (AC Compressor)
Location: Bethlehem, PA
At Rotating Machinery Services in Bethlehem, PA we are seeking an Engineer II to join the AC Compressor team. The Design Engineer II (DEII) will have a good working knowledge of all aspects of turbomachinery and will be expected to lead projects of moderate size without direct supervision. As such, the DEII will interface with sales, applications, project engineering, drafting, analytical engineering, purchasing and suppliers, shop personnel and customers. The DEII will apply current technology in an efficient manner to produce designs, approve drawings, direct inspection activities, generate work scopes, write technical reports and present results to all level audiences. The DEII is expected to hone his/her skills over a period of approximately 5 years in preparation for advancement to Senior Engineer.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead projects of moderate size with general supervision
- Work within budgets and time constraints to best of ability
- Implement accepted methods of calculation and analysis for the rerating of turbomachinery
- Create work instructions for disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and reassembly of AC Compressors
- Direct and evaluate analytical activities related to projects and development work
- Create standards, specifications and operating procedures in support of project or group objectives
- Support field activities for disassembly/reassembly, inspection, repair of AC Compressors
- Support Sales and marketing activities demonstrating a contribution to realized sales
- Support Applications engineers in the development of cost models and proposals.
- Review operating status of AC Compressors
- Review spare parts inventory and make recommendations for outages
- The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of a RMS Engineer II. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the Product Manager, Chief Engineer or the RMS Executive Board
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years experience with an emphasis in turbomachinery or AC Compressor engineering
- Individual should have a mechanical aptitude for machinery and ability to read and understand drawings, service bulletins, product transmittals service reports and other service related reports of memos
- Microsoft Project and JobBOSS a plus
- Performs a variety of tasks, works under general supervision
- Ability to use industry standard CAD systems for design and documentation (i.e. Solidworks and/or AutoCAD)
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, standards and procedures in the field of turbomachinery
Cost Estimator
Location: Houston, TX
Rotating Machinery Services, (RMS) is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our team in the Houston, Texas office. If you have a passion for what you do, a strong drive to achieve results, the ability to solve problems creatively, and a dedication to client service and relationship management, come join us. The Cost Estimator will collect and analyze data in order to estimate the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture RMS products and/or services. This position is a 40+ hour position.
Responsibilities
- Identify and quantify cost factors such as lead times, material and labor expenses
- Some travel to suppliers to gather information on materials needed and/or other factors and to also build relationships
- Manage technical documents in order to prepare estimates
- Collaborate with proposal team and other staff members on estimates
- Evaluate products cost-effectiveness or profitability
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Use Sourcing approved suppliers list (ASL) to locate appropriate supply chain.
- Be able read drawings and technical specifications
- Be able to confirm that supplier has open terms with RMS prior to using any bids obtained
- Ability to locate sources when not on RMS ASL
- Work with Purchasing and Quality engineering to vet new processes or suppliers need to support high probability jobs
- Communicate and expedite supplier quotes to complete cost models
- File and organize supplier quotes inappropriate Application job files
- Use Project application, Job boss and purchasing PO files to obtain past quoted prices
The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of the position. This list is subject to changed based on the needs of the company
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- A background in negotiating is essential or equivalent field related experience in Purchasing
- The position will be based full time in our Houston, TX facility
- Travel time is expected to be 0 – 5%
- This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40+ hours per week
- Additional hours, including evenings or weekends maybe required based on engineering or project needs
- This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
- Ability to professionally handle stressful situations
- Able to understand, read, write and speak English
- Outgoing personality to interact with entire company and customers
- Organization skills to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be authorized to work in the US and provide proper documentation
- Ability to sit for long periods of times, able to reach above head, bend and stand
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol test and background check
Compensation and Payroll Specialist
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. (RMS) is seeking a Compensation and Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team in the Bethlehem, PA corporate office. The Compensation and Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the organizations payroll and handling the compensation process for all RMS employees with the input of the Human Resources Director. This role will serve as an expert of the payroll processing system (currently ADP Workforce Now), dealing with any implementation, training, bi-weekly payroll processing, and troubleshooting. In addition, this position will be responsible for researching, establishing and maintaining the company pay system, including but not limited to commission or incentive programs. The individual will need to understand the current and upcoming competitive markets for employee pay. This position is a 40plus (+) hour position and located in Bethlehem, PA. Base Hours – 8 am – 5 pm.
Responsibilities
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable payroll and overall compensation laws (including wage and hour laws for states in which RMS operates)
- Provides information to Accounting department for payroll taxes and filings
- Ensure company compensation and payroll programs/processes are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and government regulations (i.e. audits, reports, and oversight in daily practices)
- Oversee the distribution of pay to employees and process bi-weekly payroll for employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Coordinate the payment of any/all garnishments
- Setup new tax jurisdictions in payroll system when moving into a new state.
- Work with HR Benefit Administrator to handle ACA reporting (i.e. eligibility period, administrative period, stability period)
- Collaborates with the HR manager/director on variety of compensation projects including program design, analysis, budgeting, and implementation of programs
- Plan, develop and implement company compensation plans, policies and practices to ensure competitive approach for effective recruiting and retention
- Research competitive wage rates and report at necessary
- Organizational compensation department planning
- Works with managers to determine and budget for employee promotions
- Responsible to ensure proper job classification or market pay studies
- Responsible to ensure raises / performance evaluations are handled correctly and fairly
- Reviews and updates job descriptions as necessary; issues annual salary performance appraisals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Human Resources and/or equivalent field related experience in Human Resources or Accounting
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) helpful, but, not required
- 5 years or more of HR and payroll experience within a complex and dynamic work environment
- Previous or current experience with budgets or commissions structures
- Able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
- Ability to be discreet with confidential matters
- Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work efficiently under pressure
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, ADP)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrates successful collaboration with a service-oriented approach
- Works with a strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
- Builds trust, has professional credibility and delivers results
- Exhibits passion and drive for HR; takes initiative and is continuously evolving to stay personally and organizationally effective
Quality Control Inspector
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Rotating Machinery Services (RMS) is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for our Bethlehem, PA Shop. This role will perform quality assurance / control functions to ensure compliance to RMS and Customer quality requirements. Perform inspections on machined turbomachinery components and assemblies. Provide support for the quality system and continuous improvement efforts. This position is a 40+ hours position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence
- Inspect incoming parts from vendors
- Inspect components in the rotor shop or mechanical shop
- Proficient in the use of various measuring tools
- Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions
- Perform dimensional and visual inspections on mechanical components and assemblies
- Use various types of measuring tools to inspect components and assemblies to quality requirements
- Assist with the inspection instrument and machine calibration system
- Review supplier generated documentation
- Generate inspection reports as required by the quality system
- Assist with documentation of quality issues and solutions
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area
Qualifications and Skills
- 5+ years of experience
- Minimum of 2-year degree in engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, or related technical degree
- Proficient in mechanical/machining skills
- Capable of reading drawings and proper use of calibrated measuring tools
- Read drawings and use of micrometers
- At least 2 years of experience working in an industrial or machine shop setting preferred
- Experience / qualification with portable CMMs is a plus
- Experience working with precision parts and assemblies preferred
- Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, AutoCAD
- Ability to read and understand specifications, standards and engineering drawings