Rotor Technician

GE Vernova; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Rotor Technician in Saudi Arabia. The role involves supervising daily rotor operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in manufacturing or maintenance, particularly with rotating equipment, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing team performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting employee training. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential for ensuring operational success.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments.
• Experience in rotating equipment or turbine components.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rotor operations across machining, assembly, and balancing.
• Lead a team ensuring compliance with safety and production targets.
• Collaborate with the Rotor Operations Leader to balance workload.
• Support training and onboarding of new employees.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean principles

Technical drawing interpretation

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic MS Office Tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

This job is a Rotor Technician. Duties are subject to change as the assigned mentor sees fit. The duties laid out below is intended to provide the necessary skills to be a Rotor Technician or to be a Rotor Technician lead in the shop in the future.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Supervise day-to-day rotor operations across machining, disassembly, assembly, and final balancing processes during the shift.
• Lead a team of hourly employees including technicians, machinists, and inspectors—ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production targets.
• Support standard work execution, elevate abnormalities, and drive quick containment and countermeasures.
• Ensure shift handovers are effective, with proper documentation and communication of open issues.
• Collaborate with the Rotor Operations Leader and other supervisors to balance workload, cover manpower gaps, and support delivery plans.
• Partner with the Rotor Method Engineer and PQE to troubleshoot technical and quality issues.
• Coordinate with the Material Specialist on availability of parts and kits needed for rotor work scopes.
• Monitor 5S and housekeeping standards; drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Actively support time and attendance management, shop discipline, and employee coaching.
• Participate in daily tier meetings and production reviews.
• Support training and onboarding of new employees to ensure competency in critical processes.

What you’ll bring

• Diploma or equivalent degree or equivalent experience.
• 10-15 years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, or repair environment, preferably in rotating equipment or turbine components.

What will make you stand out

• Experience with repair or assembly of heavy industrial equipment (e.g., rotors, compressors, turbines).
• Prior leadership or team lead experience is a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of Lean principles, Root Cause Analysis, and shop floor problem-solving.
• Familiarity with EHS, QMS, and ISO procedures.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multi-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, route cards, and process instructions.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and basic MS Office tool

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No