Turbine Technician

Sulzer; Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Job security

Rewards & recognition

Global opportunities

Diverse, challenging projects

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Turbine Blader at our Maitland Service Centre to support repair and overhaul of steam and gas turbines. You will inspect, de-blade and re-blade rotors, disassemble equipment and align components with QA standards.

You will work with fitters, machinists and engineers on outages for power generation and heavy industry customers, ensuring safe, precise assembly and rotor balancing. Trade qualifications and turbine maintenance experience are essential; the role offers competitive

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and turbine-specific training are required.
• Hands-on experience with steam/gas turbine maintenance is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety focus are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, de-blade and re-blade turbine rotors and casings.
• Disassemble mechanical equipment with precision and QA compliance.
• Install blades and assist rotor balancing (static & dynamic).
• Work on outages and overhaul projects for power generation customers.
• Collaborate with fitters, machinists, welders and engineers to deliver complete overhauls.

Skills

Turbine maintenance

Attention to detail

Safety standards

Education

Trade qualification (Fitter/Machinist or Turbine Technician)

Tools

QA procedures

Job description

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Turbine Technician - Full Time - Maitland NSW, Australia

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About Us

Sulzer is a global leader in rotating equipment services, providing solutions for steam turbines, pumps, and electro-mechanical equipment across industries such as power generation, petrochemical, mining, and heavy manufacturing.

At our Maitland Service Centre, our skilled engineers, fitters, and tradespeople deliver precision repairs and overhauls, backed by Sulzer’s global network of 180 world-class facilities. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland since 1834, Sulzer combines tradition with innovation to deliver excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Turbine Blader, you’ll play a critical role in the repair and overhaul of steam and gas turbines:

• Inspect, repair, de-blade and re-blade turbine rotors and casings
• Disassemble mechanical equipment with precision, ensuring QA compliance
• Install and secure turbine blades, supporting rotor balancing (static & dynamic)
• Work on outages and overhaul projects for power generation and industrial customers
• Collaborate with fitters, machinists, welders, and engineers to deliver complete turbine overhauls

What You’ll Need

• Trade qualification (Fitter/Machinist, Turbine Technician, or similar) with turbine-specific training
• Hands‑on experience with steam and/or gas turbine maintenance (power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industry ideal)
• High attention to detail, precision, and safety focus

Why Work With Sulzer?

We don’t just offer jobs, we build careers. At Sulzer, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly rates with clear career progression
• Job security with a strong pipeline of projects across mining and power generation
• Rewards & recognition – monthly BBQs, gift cards, and more
• Global opportunities with a company that values innovation, quality, and its people
• diverse, challenging projects that sharpen your expertise

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.