What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Engineer - Mechanical position at Core Group Resources?
Job Summary
This critical role involves providing expert technical support, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of large and medium electrical rotating machines. If you possess a strong mechanical background, a customer-focused approach, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges, this is your opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation in rotating machinery services.
Responsibilities
This critical role involves providing expert technical support, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of large and medium electrical rotating machines. If you possess a strong mechanical background, a customer-focused approach, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges, this is your opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation in rotating machinery services.
Responsibilities
- Install and assemble AC/DC Motors and Generators according to mechanical drawings and specifications.
- Perform electrical testing such as insulation resistance, winding resistance, partial discharge, and hipot tests on motors and generators.
- Conduct mechanical inspections including bore scope inspections, neutral zone adjustments, shaft alignments, and bearing assessments.
- Execute start-up and commissioning activities, including static and operational testing, vibration analysis, and temperature monitoring.
- Disassemble and reassemble mechanical components such as rotors, stators, couplings, seals, and heat exchangers with precision.
- Use metrology tools and precision equipment to perform dimensional control, air-gap inspections, and shaft alignments.
- Troubleshoot vibration issues, perform balancing, and analyze schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
- Adhere strictly to Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures at all job sites.
- Travel extensively (up to 85%) to client sites for installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities.
- Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Diploma, or Mechanical Graduate Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance of large and medium rotating machines.
- Proven expertise in installation, commissioning, and retrofit of large motors and medium voltage DC/AC motors, including synchronous and induction machines.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical inspections, shaft alignment, and mechanical component assembly/disassembly.
- Experience with vibration analysis, balancing, and troubleshooting rotating machinery.
- Ability to interpret schematics, engineering drawings, P&IDs, and wiring prints.
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools such as dial indicators, depth gauges, and parallels.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 85%) to various job sites.
- Knowledge of safety standards and environmental procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Over 5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance and installation of large rotating equipment.