Talascend is currently seeking a Mechanical and Piping Specialist for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.
Overview
The Mechanical & Piping Specialist will support the Complex II EAF/Caster Project, leading mechanical and piping activities for the EAF, Caster, water systems, and related equipment from design through startup. This role provides technical and field leadership, coordinates project execution, and ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with engineering standards and company requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical and piping technical support for the project, including EAF, Caster, FES, water systems, and associated auxiliary systems
- Support mechanical and piping activities from concept development and engineering through procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and startup
- Act as the mechanical and piping liaison between engineering, estimating, project management, construction, maintenance, operations, and contractors
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, piping specifications, and construction documents
- Ensure mechanical and piping installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
- Coordinate mechanical and piping work with electrical, instrumentation, civil, structural, refractory, and other disciplines
- Coordinate the work of different crafts, company departments, vendors, and contractors to maintain project schedule and execution priorities
- Provide field support for equipment installation, piping fabrication and installation, welding, alignment, pressure testing, flushing, inspection, and commissioning
- Identify construction, installation, and design issues and work with engineering and project teams to develop practical solutions
- Support equipment and piping system commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and turnover to operations and maintenance
- Participate in project walkdowns, inspections, punch-list activities, and final system acceptance
- Conduct safety inspections and participate in incident investigations and reports
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
- Assist in the development and improvement of mechanical and piping maintenance procedures
- Support maintenance execution teams by providing technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance
- Ensure work order reporting and documentation are accurate and complete
- Assist with contractor coordination, onboarding, and electronic timekeeping training
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements
- Support development of project schedules, work plans, estimates, and execution strategies as required
- Demonstrate safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability in all activities
- Foster an environment of trust and respect among team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with 10 years of relevant industrial experience, or a Trade School Diploma with 20 years of relevant industrial experience
- Experience with mechanical and piping systems in a heavy industrial environment
- Experience troubleshooting heavy industrial mechanical and/or piping systems
- Experience working with contractors and coordinating multiple crafts
- Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, piping systems, valves, pumps, hydraulic systems, and industrial utilities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, piping, equipment, P&ID, and engineering drawings
- Experience coordinating engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations teams
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EAF, continuous casting, steelmaking, or other heavy industrial processes
- SAP experience
- Experience with project execution from concept through commissioning
- Knowledge of company construction guides, specifications, and manuals
- Knowledge of welding processes, procedures, and inspection requirements
- Knowledge of ASME Codes, piping standards, and applicable mechanical standards
- Experience with piping fabrication, installation, testing, flushing, hydrotesting, and commissioning
- Familiarity with mechanical equipment installation, alignment, lubrication, and commissioning
- Knowledge of safety procedures and incident investigation processes
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.