The Senior Turbine Instrument Technician is responsible for the expert-level maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation systems associated with gas, steam, or combined-cycle turbines. The role involves supervising junior technicians, ensuring precision in turbine monitoring systems, and supporting plant reliability through effective instrumentation practices.
Advanced Diagnostics – Perform in-depth troubleshooting of turbine instrumentation failures, signal loss, or abnormal readings.
Calibration & Commissioning – Calibrate and commission sensors, transmitters, and vibration monitoring systems for turbine applications.
Control System Integration – Coordinate signal integrity with DCS/PLC for turbine startup, operation, and shutdown sequences.
Team Supervision – Guide and support junior/mid-level technicians during maintenance and outage operations.
Standards Compliance – Ensure all turbine instrumentation work complies with OEM, IEC, ISA, and plant-specific standards.
Perform precision testing and calibration of turbine sensors (RTDs, thermocouples, vibration probes, speed pickups, pressure/flow transmitters).
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans for critical turbine instrumentation.
Troubleshoot field instrument issues during operation and commissioning phases.
Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics for turbine systems.
Supervise turbine instrumentation works during planned shutdowns and startups.
Ensure proper documentation of calibration reports, test records, and technical issues.
Coordinate with OEM specialists, control room staff, and maintenance planners during turbine operations and fault investigations.
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Systems Engineering.
7–10 years of experience in turbine instrumentation maintenance, including major overhauls and commissioning.
Proficient with turbine control instrumentation, BOP (Balance of Plant), and vibration monitoring systems (e.g., Bently Nevada).
Familiar with OEM standards (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi) and safety instrumentation systems.
Expert knowledge of turbine instrumentation and control interfaces.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Proficient with calibration tools, signal simulators, and HART/Fieldbus communication.
Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
High awareness of rotating equipment safety and risk mitigation.