Gas Turbine Technician

TransCanada Turbines; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist turbine service provider in Lethbridge is looking for a Gas Turbine Technician responsible for repairing and overhauling industrial gas turbines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a commitment to safety. This role offers a competitive compensation package and emphasizes employee training and professional development in a clean and climate-controlled facility.

Benefits

100% employer paid health and dental benefits

Annual bonus

Four weeks paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience repairing and overhauling GE and/or Siemens Energy Industrial Gas Turbines.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.
• Capacity to pass a medical and drug & alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul of GE and Siemens Energy industrial gas turbines.
• Field maintenance and inspection on installed units.
• Preparation of engines for testing in the facility.

Skills

Repairing GE and/or Siemens Energy Gas Turbines

Hands-on mechanical skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of HSE Policy

Job description

Overview

Gas Turbine Technician

About TransCanada Turbines

TransCanada Turbines (TCT) is the sole authorized overhaul, repair, and maintenance service provider for both Siemens Energy and General Electric (GE) aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, serving an expanding international client base. TCT is headquartered in Airdrie and operates an overhaul depot in Airdrie, a testing facility in Calgary, and three field service offices located across the USA and in the UK.

Come Visit Us

Thursday October 2nd

1:00pm – 7:00pm

Lethbridge Convention Centre

Position Summary

The Gas Turbine Technician is responsible for the repair and overhaul of General Electric and/or Siemens Energy industrial gas turbines, as well as assisting in all aspects of operation in the TransCanada Turbines test cell.

Duties

The duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Accomplish the repair and overhaul of General Electric and/or Siemens Energy industrial gas turbines, ensuring that this work is carried out in accordance with the applicable OEM manuals, TCT specifications and procedures, and standard industry practices.
• Hands on disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and/or assembly of the various product types as required to achieve shop production schedules.
• Make ongoing work scope recommendations based upon shop floor observations.
• Work with production control and materials management to facilitate the flow of material through the shop.
• Perform in field maintenance, repairs and inspections on installed units.
• Help to ensure that customer expectations are met, in terms of delivery, cost, quality and responsiveness.
• Work with the engine team(s) to ensure a focused, constructive and communicative working environment, delivering high levels of personal and company performance from your team, and from the support services working with your team.
• Monitor and maintain tooling and equipment. Ensure that this equipment is kept in a safe reliable working order. Remove from service any tool or equipment found to be defective.
• Make recommendations on tooling and equipment to be provisioned for a gas generator overhaul shop and field service group.
• Monitor shop practices to ensure that the facility is always operated in a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscience manner, per TCT policies and procedures. Take steps to correct any condition that violates this fundamental principle.
• Make recommendations on policy and procedures to improve shop productivity and profit of the company in general, and to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparation of engines for the testing in the TransCanada Turbines test cell facility.
• Maintenance and repair of all engine test support equipment.
• Testing of engines in accordance with the relevant General Electric and/or Siemens Energy test schedule.
• Increase knowledge of the HSE Policy and Manual and maintain a positive attitude towards the health and safety of myself and my coworkers
• Take ownership of HSE issues and demonstrate enthusiasm and support for HSE.
• Other duties as directed by the Manager, Production or designate(s).

Employee / team flexibility is of prime importance to TransCanada Turbines. It is important that all employees are willing and able to assist with any activity, at any time, as necessary to support the needs of a changing and demanding customer base in the gas turbine repair and overhaul business. A prime example of this would be assisting in inspection and training activities.

What You Bring

• 5+ years ‘experience repairing, over-hauling GE and/or Siemens Energy Industrial Gas Turbines (RB211, AVON, LM2500, LM6000) or similar type engines.
• Similar experience with other models of Gas Turbines will be considered
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Successful completion of a post-offer medical and drug & alcohol test

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package,
• 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefit plan
• Company paid RRSP contributions – no match required
• Annual bonus
• Four (4) Weeks’ Paid Vacation (Prorated in first year)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Company Social Committee and events
• Culture that values trust, open communication, safety, integrity, and accountability
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a locally operated business with a global reach
• Climate controlled facility and a clean working shop, focused on safety
• Emphasis on employee training and professional development

Flexibility and adaptability are of prime importance to TransCanada Turbines. It is important that all employees are willing and able to assist with any activity, at any time, as necessary to support the needs of a changing and dynamic organization.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted