Combustion Tuner & Controls Field Engineer

MD&A; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC in Fort Collins, CO is seeking an experienced Controls Field Engineer with Combustion Tuning expertise to optimize turbine performance and strengthen customer relationships. The role involves hands-on tuning, diagnostics, and field support across sites.

The position requires extensive US and international travel, strong communication with customers, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements while delivering reliable, high‑quality service as part of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Five years of experience in the Power Generation industry.
• Two years of experience tuning heavy duty DLN turbines.
• Experience interfacing with customers.
• Ability to travel on short notice and travel within US and internationally.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work in US power plant and other industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Tuning of heavy duty DLN type I & II for emissions and/or dynamics
• Knowledge of digital type GT controls for calibrations, minor maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs, internal service records and final reports in a timely manner
• Maintenance & knowledge of proper use of portable combustion dynamics equipment
• Ability to work independently and maintain daily communications with customers
• Meeting Health and Human Services, Environmental Health and Safety and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements
• Working as a member of the team to provide efficient service delivery to all customers
• Performing controls field engineer functions when not on tuning assignments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world class supplier of power generation services, parts and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who has a desire to join a growing organization and an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

Job type: Full-time.

The Control Systems Division in Fort Collins, CO is seeking an experienced Controls Field Engineer with Combustion Tuning experience. The candidate would be responsible for tuning combustion emissions and/or dynamics for best possible turbine performance, establishing and maintaining proper business relationships with customers and peers, and performing necessary administrative duties when required. This position requires extensive short‑term travel within the US and short‑term international travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Tuning of heavy duty DLN type I & II for emissions and/or dynamics
• Knowledge of digital type GT controls for calibrations, minor maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs, internal service records and final reports in a timely manner
• Maintenance & knowledge of proper use of portable combustion dynamics equipment
• Ability to work independently and maintain daily communications with customers
• Meeting Health and Human Services, Environmental Health and Safety and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements
• Working as a member of the team to provide efficient service delivery to all customers
• Performing controls field engineer functions when not on tuning assignments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering)
• Five years’ work experience in the Power Generation industry
• Two years experience tuning heavy duty DLN turbines
• Experience interfacing with customers
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Must be able to work in US power plant and other industrial environments; extensive travel within the U.S. and short‑term international assignments
• Flexibility of hours per year committed is available and can be discussed prior to offer

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