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Turbine Supervisor (Gas or Steam)

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Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title: Turbine Supervisor (Gas or Steam)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Turbine Supervisor to lead the execution of complex maintenance, overhaul, and commissioning activities for gas and/or steam turbines in power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial settings. This leadership role requires deep technical expertise, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to interface with cross-functional teams, OEMs, and client stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive field experience, has led major turbine outages, and is capable of driving performance, reliability, and safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Turbine Overhaul & Maintenance Leadership

  • Lead major inspections, overhauls, and repairs of gas and steam turbines, including rotor inspections, alignment, seal replacements, and bearing work.

  • Provide technical direction during disassembly, reassembly, and commissioning activities.

  • Diagnose advanced turbine issues using performance data, vibration analysis, and OEM guidelines.

Team Management & Supervision

  • Supervise and mentor mechanical teams, including technicians and junior supervisors.

  • Allocate manpower, tools, and resources to meet tight turnaround schedules.

  • Ensure task execution meets quality and HSE standards.

Client & Stakeholder Interface

  • Act as the primary point of contact for turbine-related activities during turnarounds or outages.

  • Liaise with OEM representatives, third-party inspectors, and client engineers.

  • Provide expert input during project planning, technical reviews, and progress meetings.

Project Execution & Planning

  • Lead job planning and method statement preparation for turbine work scopes.

  • Oversee inventory and procurement of spare parts and specialized tools.

  • Track and report KPIs, timelines, and maintenance metrics.

Safety & Compliance

  • Enforce strict adherence to safety policies, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments.

  • Lead safety briefings, root cause investigations, and corrective action planning.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Lead turbine maintenance and major outages

  • Drive team performance and technical excellence

  • Ensure safety and quality compliance

  • Interface with clients, vendors, and project leadership


Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field

  • Specialized OEM training (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) strongly preferred

Experience:

  • 8–15+ years of experience in gas/steam turbine maintenance and supervision

  • Proven track record leading turbine overhauls and commissioning in high-stakes environments

  • Deep familiarity with turbine control systems, vibration diagnostics, and alignment tools

Skills:

  • Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Advanced technical knowledge of turbine internals, auxiliaries, and performance tuning

  • Effective communicator with experience managing diverse teams and technical discussions

  • Fluent in interpreting OEM manuals, ISO procedures, and mechanical schematics

Certifications (Preferred):

  • NEBOSH/OSHA or similar safety qualifications

  • API, ASME, or OEM turbine overhaul certifications

  • Rigging & lifting, confined space, and high-risk work permits

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Oil and Gas