Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Mechanics

BASIS NORTH AMERICA INC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BASIS NORTH AMERICA INC is seeking experienced Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Mechanics in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves supporting installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of gas turbines.

Candidates should have hands-on mechanical experience and familiarity with auxiliary systems. Responsibilities include mechanical assembly, inspections, and communicating technical findings, requiring a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience with aeroderivative gas turbines.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow mechanical procedures.
• Experience using hand tools and measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical assembly and installation of gas turbine units.
• Perform gas generator installation and module replacement activities.
• Inspect, disassemble, clean, assemble, and reinstall turbine components.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience with aeroderivative gas turbines

Knowledge of gas generators and turbine modules

Ability to read technical drawings

Strong safety mindset

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Mechanical tools

Job description

We’re Hiring: Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Mechanics

Basis North America is currently looking for experienced Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Mechanics to support field service activities involving installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of aeroderivative gas turbines and related auxiliary systems.

We are looking for hands‑on mechanical professionals with solid field experience working on aeroderivative gas turbine units, gas generators, modules, bearings, seals, rotors, fuel systems, lubrication systems, and auxiliary equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical assembly and installation of aeroderivative gas turbine units and auxiliary systems
• Assist with pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, warm-up, and controlled turbine runs
• Perform gas generator installation and module replacement activities
• Support alignment, laser alignment, clearance checks, torque verification, and mechanical integrity checks
• Inspect, disassemble, clean, assemble, and reinstall turbine components
• Work with bearings, seals, rotors, fuel nozzles, liners, transition pieces, and rotating parts
• Support oil flushing and preparation of lubrication, fuel, and control circuits
• Perform borescope inspections, vibration checks, condition monitoring, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Follow OEM procedures, engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Prepare basic field reports and communicate technical findings clearly

Requirements

• Hands‑on mechanical experience with aeroderivative gas turbines
• Experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul activities
• Knowledge of gas generators, turbine modules, auxiliary systems, lubrication systems, fuel systems, and control circuits
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow mechanical procedures
• Experience using hand tools, measuring instruments, and mechanical tools
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work in field service environments
• English is required