Overhaul/Turnaround Supervisor – Turbines

Job Title: Senior Overhaul/Turnaround Supervisor 

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Overhaul/Turnaround Supervisor – Turbines to lead major shutdown and turnaround activities related to gas and steam turbines. This role requires deep technical expertise, excellent leadership, and the ability to manage high-risk, high-value turbine overhauls in oil & gas, petrochemical, or power generation environments. The ideal candidate will ensure execution excellence, safety, and timely completion of turbine maintenance scopes.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership of Overhaul Operations:

• Lead end-to-end turbine overhaul operations during shutdowns and turnarounds, including planning, execution, and closeout.

• Oversee disassembly, inspection, repair, alignment, reassembly, and commissioning of turbines.

• Act as the primary interface with OEM representatives, engineering, and client stakeholders.

Strategic Planning & Scheduling:

• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and project managers to define scope of work and schedule resources.

• Review turnaround work packs, method statements, risk assessments, and logistics plans.

• Identify critical path activities and implement recovery actions for schedule deviations.

Safety & Compliance Oversight:

• Champion safety leadership on-site and ensure strict compliance with HSE standards.

• Conduct audits, safety meetings, and field observations to mitigate risks.

• Ensure work areas are compliant with LOTO, confined space, and high-energy safety procedures.

Team & Contractor Management:

• Manage multi-disciplinary teams including internal staff, contractors, and OEMs across various turbine models.

• Assign and monitor team responsibilities and provide hands-on guidance to resolve field issues.

• Lead performance evaluations, skill development, and mentoring of junior supervisors.

Quality Assurance & Technical Integrity:

• Ensure QA/QC requirements are strictly adhered to throughout the turbine overhaul process.

• Validate critical measurements (e.g., clearances, run-outs, torqueing), and document all inspection results.

• Drive resolution of NCRs, punch items, and mechanical completion activities.

Progress Reporting & Documentation:

• Generate detailed daily and final turnaround reports, including progress tracking and variance analysis.

• Maintain detailed records of inspections, findings, replacements, and alignment data.

• Participate in RCA, lessons-learned sessions, and post-shutdown reviews.

Key Focus Areas:

• Leadership of high-stakes turbine overhaul projects

• Safety, quality, and performance management

• Multi-team coordination under tight deadlines

• Technical validation and client communication

Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Technical Diploma with equivalent experience

• OEM training and turbine-specific certifications (GE, Siemens, Alstom, etc.) highly desirable

Experience:

• 8–12+ years of hands-on experience in turbine maintenance, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or lead role

• Proven experience managing full-cycle overhauls during shutdowns/turnarounds

• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (API 616/617, ASME, OEM guidelines)

Skills:

• Strong leadership and decision-making in high-pressure environments

• Advanced knowledge of turbine systems, alignment, diagnostics, and failure analysis

• Excellent communication and team coordination abilities

• Proficient with CMMS systems, MS Project, and maintenance planning tools

Certifications (Preferred):

• NEBOSH/OSHA safety leadership certifications

• OEM turbine service credentials

• Project Management or Turnaround Management training (TAPPI, PMP, STO best practices)