The Senior Field Service Supervisor – Hydro Turbine Units is a leadership-level role responsible for managing complex field operations involving installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hydro turbine systems. The position ensures that all activities meet technical, safety, and quality standards and provides direct oversight of multi-disciplinary field teams. The role is critical in ensuring mechanical reliability and operational readiness of hydropower infrastructure and energy recovery systems in water and utility sectors.
Lead high-stakes field operations for hydro turbine installations, overhauls, and modernization projects.
Manage multidisciplinary field crews, including technicians, riggers, welders, and alignment specialists.
Direct troubleshooting and resolution of advanced mechanical issues (e.g., cavitation, shaft misalignment, seal wear, efficiency losses).
Oversee rotor balancing, precision alignment, and commissioning of rotating machinery.
Serve as the senior technical liaison between clients, EPC contractors, and OEM service teams.
Participate in field-level engineering reviews, safety audits, and milestone inspections.
Enforce strict compliance with safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and site-specific HSE plans.
Conduct risk assessments and prepare contingency plans for critical mechanical operations.
Approve field service reports, redlines on technical documentation, and as-built records.
Recommend improvements for future design, installation, or maintenance strategies based on field insights.
Field Execution of Complex Hydro Turbine Projects (Installations, Upgrades, Overhauls)
Advanced Mechanical Troubleshooting and Optimization of Turbine Systems
Leadership of Field Crews and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Technical Interface with Engineering, OEMs, and Project Stakeholders
Risk Management, Safety Compliance, and Quality Assurance in Field Environments
Strategic Insights for Reliability, Performance Enhancement, and Lifecycle Planning
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field
8–12 years of hands-on field experience with hydro turbines, rotating equipment, or utility-scale mechanical systems
Proven track record leading turbine installation, refurbishment, and commissioning efforts
Deep familiarity with governing systems, turbine auxiliaries, alignment and balancing procedures
International field experience or EPC project involvement is an advantage
Expert-level mechanical aptitude with hydro turbines and energy recovery systems
Proficient in interpretation of engineering drawings, alignment specs, and OEM technical documentation
Strong leadership and mentoring skills for junior and mid-level field engineers
Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation ability
High adaptability to dynamic site environments and remote project locations