Sr Mechanic, Flushing Business (Bellingham, WA) at Fairbanks Morse in Bellingham, Washington

Job Description:

Why should you join Fairbanks Morse?
For 125 years, Fairbanks Morse has been powering the world forward with innovative distributed power generation solutions that deliver optimal performance in a wide range of applications from base load and standby in municipal, nuclear, and institutional facilities to locomotive engines, and naval and commercial-class ship propulsion and shipboard power. We are most known for our flagship Opposed Piston (OP) engine technology that has been trusted for decades and has totaled over 100 million operating hours - many units with over 40 years of service.

If you have ideas and passion and want to join a world-class team, then we want to help you fulfill the dreams and passions that truly drive you. Read more about what it is like to be a part of the Fairbanks More team here: https://www.fairbanksmorse.com/careers

Fairbanks Morse invests in YOU!

Weare looking to hire two Sr. Mechanics to work out of our Service location inBellingham, WA. Bellinghamis a coastal city in Washington State, near the Canadian border. It isknown forits easy access to outdoor recreation in the San Juan Islands and North Cascades.Driving distance toSeattle is 1 hour and 34 mins.

Employees work together and there's an emphasis onbrainstorming, feedback and innovation. The team projects are results-oriented.
Offering competitive salary, benefits, PTO, 401K and more..

The Sr. Mechanic is an experienced mechanicthat performs and directs the build, repairs and overhauls of flushingcomponents. The Sr. Mechanic shall maintain a professional and positiveattitude, ensuring all work performed is of the highest quality.TheSr. Mechanic shall train and guide junior mechanics to ensure customer needsare met.

PrincipleDuties and Responsibilities

ROLE

• Ability to perform, supervise and review inspection results.


• Ability to perform and supervise repairs and overhauls of flushing rig components.


• Ability to perform repairs and overhauls of flushing equipment on marine vessels or at customer sites when necessary.


• Assigned to shop duties and related administration.


• Ability to work independently.

• Perform and evaluate work related tasks in accordance with company product-line tech manuals.


• Document work performed in daily service reports.


• Document and analyze results of tests and inspections.

• Ensure all work-related tasks are conducted in accordance with published safety guidelines.


• Monitor and ensure use of appropriate PPE per company guidelines.


• Immediately report all work-related accidents or injuries to the appropriate personnel.


• Complete annual safety training requirements.


• Review near miss or potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.

• Provide accurate and timely reporting according to company guidelines.


• Provide timecards, expense reports, mileage reports, project reports.


• Maintain personal tool inventory in accordance with company policy.


• Maintain company property according to company policies.


• Document use of Vehicle, credit cards, test equipment, laptop, and pager.


• Provide input for evaluating subordinates.


• Review reading sheets and specifications for accuracy.

• Ensure high quality workmanship is being performed.


• Be responsive to customer needs and act as an FM ambassador of customer.


• Provide answers to all questions and concerns.

• Recommend process changes to ensure all work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.


• Ensure compliance of company dress code and safety regulations.


• Maintain professional attitude and appearance.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; ASDT (Associate of Applied Science Diesel Technology) preferred


• Required experience: Six years military experience in a related field - navy engineman - or equivalent industry experience, and Minimum two years' experience as Flushing Mechanic


• Advanced knowledge of flushing arrays


• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints


• Technical skills




• High mechanical aptitude





• Interpersonal Skills




• Professional attitude


• Reliable


• Works well with others





• Other skills:




• Proficiency in English language (verbal and writing)


• Ability to handle stressful situations


• Must have ability to regularly lift at least 35 pounds


• Maintain valid driver's license


• Computer skills







• Basic word processing


• Spreadsheet processing


• Electronic mail


• Internet





• Travel (up to 30%) may be required


• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate


• Travel (up to 30%) may be required


• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate

• Hazardous environments associated with heavy rotating equipment in gas compression, marine, and nuclear applications.

While performingduties of the above jobs, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk,use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reachwith hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell.Theassociate frequently is required to sit and climb orbalance.Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception, and the ability to adjust focus.Must have ability toregularly lift at least 35 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Travel % 30

• Bellingham, WA, USA