Turbine Engineer

Turbine Engineer 

Position Summary:

The Turbine Engineer provides steam turbine engineering support and disposition for products and services, including design solutions, redesigns to address equipment issues, field operations, and development of processes/procedures for use in the shop or field. The role requires sound technical judgment and timely decision-making to support outages and field/shop activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in turbine rotating and stationary components and sub-systems (valves, lubrication oil, hydraulic oil & controls, seal oil, etc.).
• Provide production support to field and shop operations (Repairs & Open Clean and Close).
• Analyze and/or generate engineering drawings, specifications, and related data as required.
• Develop procedures and datasheets for operations.
• Provide project estimates on costs, resources, and schedules.
• Oversee field and shop repairs to ensure high-quality work and acceptable operating margins.
• Sketch rough layouts and compute dimensions, tolerances, clearances, and other specifications.
• Review component designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate activities related to technical development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering design/test problems.
• Direct the integration of technical activities and products.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to stay within budget.
• Prepare interim and final project reports.
• Measure machines and parts during production for compliance with design specifications.
• Use computer-aided design/drafting equipment and software for designs and drawings.
• Perform material review board responsibilities.
• Oversee the welding program, including development and certification of procedures, processes, and personnel.
• Serve as project engineer or project manager as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety regulations.
• Participate in ongoing professional training and development.
• Maintain professional and appropriate communication with customers, suppliers, vendors, and colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar drafting software in required
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite
  Experience in high-speed rotating equipment repair and manufacturing is required
• 5 years of related experience preferred
• Experience with steam turbine repairs/parts required
• Experience supporting power generation maintenance and repair is a plus

Travel:

• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
• Must support onsite and in-house projects at both Houston and Sullivan locations
• Valid Driver’s License must
• Valid Passport is a must or ability to get one