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Mechanical and Construction Specialist

Our client in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Mechanical & Construction Specialist to oversee field installation, heavy equipment setting, and mechanical construction for large-scale power projects. This role is hands-on, field-facing, and contractor-focused, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient execution from installation through commissioning.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Installation & Construction

  • Supervise installation of gas turbines, generators, SCRs, exhaust stacks, skids, and piping systems.
  • Direct and coordinate day-to-day activities of third-party mechanical and civil contractors.
  • Manage heavy lifts, equipment alignment, and installation of rotating machinery and pressure vessels.
  • Verify layouts, anchor bolt patterns, structural supports, and clearances against drawings.
  • Review and apply construction drawings, P&IDs, piping isometrics, and equipment datasheets.
  • Monitor welding, bolting, rigging, and assembly for QA/QC, tolerances, and safety compliance.
  • Manage staging, sequencing, and laydown areas to optimize crane operations and minimize re-handling.

Commissioning & Testing

  • Oversee pre-commissioning checks including flange management, hydro/pneumatic testing, oil flushing, steam/air blows, and run-in checks.
  • Coordinate with OEM reps for turbine alignment, installation, and initial firing support.
  • Verify SCR systems (ammonia skid, catalyst housing, ductwork, injection systems) are installed, tested, and integrated.
  • Supervise valve stroke tests, actuator checks, and system pressurization.
  • Support performance testing, reliability runs, and turnover to operations.

Project Oversight & Reporting

  • Track construction progress against schedule milestones and report risks or issues.
  • Document daily updates, contractor performance, and installation status for site leadership.
  • Participate in walkdowns, punch list resolution, and preparation of mechanical completion packages.
  • Ensure accurate as-built documentation is turned over for project closeout.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of mechanical or construction field experience on industrial, power, or energy projects.
  • Proven background with heavy equipment installation, rotating machinery, and structural/mechanical interfaces.
  • Strong knowledge of rigging, pipe fitting, welding, and mechanical QA/QC practices.
  • Experience coordinating and supervising third-party contractors in an active field environment.
  • Familiarity with gas turbines, power modules, emissions systems, and balance-of-plant integration.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and vendor manuals.
  • Technical trade certifications, mechanical licenses, or construction management background preferred.

*This position is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and relocation is available*

This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to jobs@sagetechresources.com for consideration in future opportunities.