Remote Steam Turbine Blading Specialist – Outage Expert

GE Vernova, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Steam Turbine Blading Specialist to perform on-site blading and weld repair activities. Candidates can be located in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, China or Vietnam and will report to the Service Manager (OSM/OSR).

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-site problem solving. Responsibilities include planning the job, selecting tooling and measurement devices, documenting work, and delivering progress updates to internal teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Mechanical Trade Certificate required.
• 3–5 years’ experience on Steam Turbine/Gas Turbine maintenance.
• Experience in blading work and weld repair of steam turbine diaphragms/valves preferred.
• Good hands-on skills and ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in using measurement devices and communicating in English.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally on short notice; valid passport and driver license.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site steam turbine blading and weld repair activities per approved instructions.
• Plan the job by identifying drawings, documents, drawings and tooling.
• Manage pre-job planning, tooling, measurement and consumables.
• Ensure EHS compliance and quality; maintain site documentation and reports.
• Coordinate with OSS team; provide progress updates and post-work reports.
• Carry out daily safety assessments and lock-out/tag-out duties as required.
• Support continuous improvement for cost, productivity and quality.

Skills

Steam Turbine Maintenance

Mechanical Drawings

Measurement Devices

English Communication

Problem Solving

Travel Flexibility

Education

Diploma/ Mechanical Trade Certificate

Tools

Inside/Outside Micrometers

Dial Calipers

Dial Indicators

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Steam Turbine Blading Specialist is responsible for On Site Services blading work. This role is open to candidates based in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, China and Vietnam. This role reports to Service Manager (OSM/OSR Segment).

Job Description

Position Summary/Purpose

• Perform on site steam turbine blading and weld repair activity in accordance to approved instruction.
• Identify the proper drawing, document and instruction
• Identify the machine, tooling, measurement and consumable for defined scope during pre-job planning.
• Deliver expectations on EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) and Quality
• Site schedule management and control
• Machine/tooling packing, lifting and preparation at site
• Report the machine/tooling condition before/after the assignment
• Solving the problem regarding to site activity, process and related quality issues
• Implement process continuous improvement for cost reduction, productivity and quality improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform onsite removal, reinstallation of stationary & rotating blades and onsite repairs of steam turbine in a demanding mission critical outage.
• Prepare completed measurement and blading/ repair checklist or data form post work completion.
• Ensures that the correct documentation is used and filled out as specified on Inspection and test plans, work instructions and any quality documents.
• Ensures that all specified records are correctly taken, reviewed and approved.
• Vigilant in ensuring a safe working environment to include good housekeeping practices of assigned work area and comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety policies
• Identifies non-conformances and tags and segregates non-conforming items
• Ensures all lifting equipment is correctly used, and prior to use confirms its current inspection status
• Ensures all work under their control is properly protected against damage whilst in the Workshop or on-site and correctly packages equipment for transport to ensure protection against damage.
• Complete all online and classroom training sessions.
• Provide OSS progress updates to internal customer team and OSS SM
• Furnish detailed report post work completion.
• Complete daily Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRA) and Safety Observations for good practice and practice which need corrective action.
• Performs Lock Out Tag Out duties in accordance with site procedures
• Ensures proper use and storage of equipment and chemicals
• Perform other additional duties as requested by Service Manager
• Turbine welding repair experience is an advantage

Qualifications/Requirements

• Diploma/ Mechanical Trade Certificate
• 3 to 5 years’ experience on Steam Turbine/Gas Turbine maintenance activity
• Experience in gas turbine or steam turbine blading work and repair of steam turbine diaphragm weld repair / valves would be added advantage
• Good hands-on skill
• Familiar with mechanical drawings, dimensions and geometric tolerances
• Ability to use and read measurement devices such as inside/outside micrometers and dial calipers/ indicators
• Good verbal and written communications skills in English and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Able to engage with engineering in regard to site activity and knowledge in engineering drawings
• Flexible with travelling at short notice (domestic & international) for an extended period
• Must have Valid Passport and Driver License

Desired Characteristics

• Strong team player
• Capable of creative thinking and quick problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Project management and coordination skill

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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