Turbine Engineer (Steam, Gas, Hydro)

The Junior Turbine Engineer supports the maintenance, inspection, and performance monitoring of steam, gas, and hydro turbines. The role involves assisting senior engineers in outage planning, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing condition monitoring practices to ensure reliability and availability of turbine systems. This position is ideal for a recent mechanical engineering graduate or early-career engineer aiming to grow in the power generation sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Support for Maintenance Activities

   • Assist in preparation of maintenance plans, checklists, and standard operating procedures for turbine equipment.

   • Support execution of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks during outages and planned shutdowns.

2. Inspection & Condition Monitoring

   • Participate in vibration analysis, thermography, borescope inspections, and alignment checks.

   • Help record and interpret readings from sensors and monitoring systems on turbine components.

3. Documentation & Reporting

   • Maintain logs of turbine performance, inspections, and maintenance activities.

   • Prepare initial drafts of technical reports, root cause analyses, and equipment history updates.

4. Project Assistance

   • Support senior engineers during turbine overhauls, part replacements, and minor upgrade projects.

   • Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for parts availability, delivery tracking, and basic installation support.

5. Safety & Compliance

   • Comply with plant safety protocols and contribute to job safety analysis (JSA) and tool-box talks.

   • Follow engineering and quality standards applicable to turbine operation and repair.

6. Learning & Development

   • Participate in on-the-job training and attend technical sessions to build knowledge of turbine systems.

   • Shadow senior engineers during complex troubleshooting and failure analysis tasks.

Key Focus Areas:

• 🔍 Hands-on Learning: Gain exposure to steam, gas, and hydro turbine operations, maintenance, and inspection processes.

• 🛠 Maintenance Readiness: Support scheduled outages and equipment checks, focusing on accuracy and safety.

• 📊 Data Collection & Documentation: Accurately capture and organize operational and maintenance data for decision-making.

• 🔧 Team Support: Provide consistent support to the engineering and maintenance teams during daily routines and emergency interventions.

• 📚 Technical Skill Building: Develop foundational understanding of turbine thermodynamics, alignment, and rotating equipment behavior.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

• Experience: 0–3 years in turbine or rotating equipment environments (internships, trainee programs, or entry-level roles preferred)

• Certifications: None required, but exposure to OSHA safety training or mechanical technician courses is a plus

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of steam/gas/hydro turbine principles and rotating machinery

• Familiarity with mechanical tools, vibration monitoring equipment, and technical drawings

• Strong willingness to learn, observe, and apply engineering standards

• Good communication and reporting skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with CMMS is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Field and plant-based work in turbine halls, generator areas, and mechanical workshops

• Participation in maintenance shifts, outage support, and possible weekend work

• Use of appropriate PPE and adherence to HSE guidelines at all times