The Senior Marine Gas Turbine Technician is a highly skilled specialist responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and field support of advanced marine gas turbine propulsion and power generation systems. This role includes leading troubleshooting efforts, supervising junior technicians, and supporting installation, commissioning, and operational testing of gas turbine systems onboard naval and commercial vessels.
Lead hands-on operation, diagnostics, and field maintenance of marine gas turbine systems (e.g., GE LM2500, Rolls-Royce MT30).
Direct and perform troubleshooting of performance issues, vibration abnormalities, start-up failures, and control system alarms.
Supervise installation, commissioning, harbor acceptance trials (HAT), and sea trials for turbine systems and auxiliary subsystems.
Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and field teams during planned and corrective maintenance operations.
Interface with OEM engineers, classification society representatives, ship crews, and customer technical authorities.
Conduct borescope inspections, alignment verification, fuel nozzle checks, LRU replacement, and system recalibrations.
Monitor turbine performance using OEM diagnostic tools and software, analyze trends, and recommend corrective actions.
Interpret and revise technical documentation, maintenance logs, and as-built configurations.
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards, OEM protocols, and shipboard regulations.
Participate in failure investigations and prepare detailed technical reports and field service documentation.
Technical Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
6–10 years of hands-on experience with marine gas turbines, including field commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
Deep understanding of gas turbine systems, including fuel delivery, lube oil, air intake/exhaust, control systems, and vibration monitoring.
OEM training and certification on major turbine models (GE, Rolls-Royce, Siemens) strongly preferred.
Proficient in reading and interpreting complex system schematics, P&IDs, technical drawings, and OEM manuals.
Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring junior technicians or cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel internationally and work in challenging environments (shipboard, offshore, drydock).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
Military or navy background involving propulsion plant operations (e.g., engineering watchkeeping or turbine maintenance).
Familiarity with ABS, DNV, or USCG inspection protocols for turbine-driven systems.
Experience using CMMS or ERP systems for maintenance tracking and reporting.
Knowledge of condition-based monitoring (CBM), predictive maintenance, and digital twin systems.
Field-based role requiring travel to shipyards, naval bases, and active vessels.
Work involves physical effort, confined spaces, elevated areas, and exposure to noise and high temperatures.
Extended hours, shift rotations, or deployments may be required during major support campaigns.