Turbine Engineer (Gas or Steam)

Job Title: Turbine Engineer (Gas or Steam)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Turbine Engineer to lead the technical oversight, performance optimization, and long-term reliability of gas and/or steam turbine systems. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in turbine operation, diagnostics, maintenance, and life-cycle asset management within the power generation or heavy industrial sectors. You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), mentor junior engineers, and provide high-level technical direction for complex outages, upgrades, and root cause investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Provide expert-level guidance on turbine performance, reliability, and long-term asset management strategies.

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of maintenance programs and performance benchmarking.

• Act as technical lead for critical outages, turnarounds, and turbine upgrade projects.

Advanced Troubleshooting & Diagnostics:

• Perform and guide advanced fault diagnosis and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for major turbine issues.

• Evaluate vibration, thermodynamic, and operational data using specialized software and techniques.

• Collaborate with OEMs and third-party experts for complex engineering assessments.

Project Oversight & Execution:

• Oversee turbine refurbishment, life-extension programs, and technology upgrades.

• Ensure timely execution of engineering deliverables and support capital project planning.

• Provide technical evaluations for equipment selection, supplier proposals, and contract reviews.

Compliance, Risk & Safety:

• Ensure turbine operations and maintenance align with industry standards (API 611, 612, 616, ASME PTC, ISO, etc.) and regulatory requirements.

• Lead turbine-related HAZOPs, FMEAs, and safety integrity level (SIL) assessments.

• Develop and review engineering policies, procedures, and technical guidelines.

Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing:

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promoting technical development and succession planning.

• Lead training sessions on turbine design, diagnostics, and outage planning.

• Support cross-functional teams with deep subject expertise in rotating machinery.

Key Focus Areas:

• Long-term turbine reliability and lifecycle management

• Major project leadership and engineering risk mitigation

• Root cause and advanced diagnostics expertise

• Strategic engineering input for asset investment planning

Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Power, or Aerospace Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience with gas and/or steam turbines, including OEM systems (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)

• Proven experience leading turbine outages, RCFA investigations, and upgrade projects

Technical Proficiency:

• Deep understanding of turbine thermodynamics, control systems, alignment, and condition monitoring

• Skilled in vibration analysis, CFD review, thermal performance modeling, and CMMS data utilization

• Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), RBI, and predictive analytics tools

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication capabilities

• Strategic thinking with attention to detail

• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and lead cross-functional teams

Certifications (Preferred):

• OEM-certified turbine specialist (GE, Siemens, etc.)

• Category II/III Vibration Analyst, API 671/618 knowledge

• Advanced HSE training (NEBOSH, OSHA 30, or equivalent)