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Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Mechanical Field Engineer
Job Summary
Our client in Georgetown, KY is looking for a Mechanical Field Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD
At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.
Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
Mechanical Field Engineer
Job Summary
Our client in Georgetown, KY is looking for a Mechanical Field Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do
- Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
- Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor generated RFIs.
- Work with construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.
- Coordination of weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
- Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
- Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.
- Conduct inspections and observations of mechanical building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, & applicable codes.
- Oversee work of mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, & coordination with other groups.
- Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule to Project Managers.
- Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.
- Implement building construction projects to support site.
- Coordinates construction scheduling and communication.
- Manage daily construction and RFI support for construction projects.
- Act as liaison between in-field construction and project management.
- May be responsible for estimates, schedules, materials and purchase orders.
- Supervises construction activity in the field.
- Coordinate weekend/shutdown work plans with contractors, facilities, NAMC shops, PC, and PE.
- Work with vendors and contractors to coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling.
- Have knowledge of general building construction methods.
- Monitor equipment installation methods for confirmation that installation meets specifications and drawings.
- Coordinator RFI’s and CCR’s.
- 5-10 years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
- 5 years in mechanical design field.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
- Possess extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (including but not limited to: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
- Proficient drawing review and field application abilities.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for mechanical installations including but not limited to Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Energy, & arc flash safety.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.
- Ability to properly manage a construction schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Experience in design criteria development for mechanical systems.
- Ability to stand, stoop, and walk throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant for many hours of the day.
- Ability to ascend & descend stairs to roof or equipment rooms throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant.
- Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
- Software experience: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project.
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “First”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD
At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.
Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.