Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Apex Systems is actively hiring for a Mechanical Engineer role with a Fortune 200 Energy Client!

Position: Mechanical Engineer - Wind Turbine focus

Locations: Primarily remote w/ up to 25% travel

Purpose: This contractor will be reviewing wind turbine designs and assisting in streamlining supply chain processes

Experience: 3-5+ years of relatable professional experience in engineering, consulting, or project management preferred.

Length of Assignment: 12 month contract + potential to extend or convert to full time

Project Details

We are seeking a professional to join the Power Generation Division Engineering & Operations Support Services organization as part of the wind renewable energy fleet team. The ideal candidate is capable, organized, results oriented and process focused.

Position/Job Overview and Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals
• Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments
• Travel to wind sites as often as 510 days per month
• Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation business operates around the clock

Perform Day to Day Activities of Wind Mechanical Equipment Dispositions

• Drive-train system
• Yaw system
• Pitch system
• Hydraulic system
• Bolted Joint

Perform Root Cause Analysis

• Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues
• Catastrophic Events

Develop & Deploy

• RCA Countermeasures
• Reliability Improvement Countermeasures
• Cost Effective Solutions to Problems
• Tool Development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5+ Years of Relevant Engineering Work (design, project, test, etc.)
• Demonstrated History of Professional Work
• Travel to wind sites as often as 510 days per month
• Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work

Preferred Qualifications

• Gear, Bearing, Bolted Joint Design, Application and/or Maintenance Experience
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience with Maximo or a similar enterprise asset management system
• Six Sigma Certification

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.