Gas Turbine Engineer

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Gas Turbine Engineer to support their fleet of gas turbines. This pivotal role involves on-site inspections, condition assessments, and coordinating repair activities with various suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in gas turbine operations and maintenance, with a focus on safety and quality. You will be part of a dynamic team that values effective communication and leadership, ensuring the highest standards in operational performance. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in gas turbine maintenance and operations.
• Strong knowledge of control systems and turbine repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for gas turbine inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate repair activities with vendors and suppliers.
• Develop quality work plans and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Vibration Analysis

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of Gas Turbines

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Computer

Job description

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Job Summary:

Corporate level position supporting NRG’s fleet of gas turbines across the country. Gas Turbine Engineer will provide on-site support for field inspections, condition assessments and run, repair, and replace recommendations. Coordinate repair activities with various repair shops and suppliers. Assist in developing and/or reviewing quality plans in addition to monitoring and auditing supplier quality. Emphasis on communication amongst peers, site management, and leadership team. Review of equipment histories, applicable service bulletins, and operational history and requirements to develop long range plans for gas turbines. Support our culture for safety, environmental compliance, quality, and diversity.

• Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental programs
• Evaluates component condition and repair options
• Performs site inspections and condition assessments to support maintenance planning and risk assessments
• Participates and/or leads teams that focus on specific problem areas or needs for generating units
• Communicates with customers regarding the condition of equipment and repair work scope
• Inspects completed work or work in progress to assure job quality
• Performs field inspections and takes field measurements
• Coordinates activities with Vendors/Contractors, other divisions, and departments
• Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them
• Performs root cause analysis of system and equipment problems
• Develops quality work plans when required
• Performs engineering calculations in area of responsibility
• Assists in outage planning and economic evaluation of turbine projects as needed
• May be required to manage projects in area of expertise
• Ensures company resources are used in a cost-effective manner
• Prepares written reports in assigned area of responsibility
• Performs technical duties in area of responsibility
• Develops and maintains technical specifications for the purchase of replacement parts, vendor repairs, and maintenance standards
• Identifies and implements new or existing repair technology in area of responsibility
• Tracks service bulletins for gas turbines/generators and assesses implementation and compliance strategy
• Qualifies vendors and suppliers for parts and services in area of responsibility
• Understands and evaluates non-OEM parts, services, and upgrades
• Collects and reviews operating data to identify mechanical and performance issues

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment and/or outside work environment (including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas at generating plants)
• Requires travel to and from NRG plants or vendor facilities across the country (approx. 15% of the time)
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Requires personal protective safety equipment while in the plants
• Overtime or non-standard hours may be required
• Requires operating a personal computer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Baccalaureate Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 10 years of experience in gas turbine equipment maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis and balancing of large rotating equipment
• Knowledge of working materials and metallurgy of gas turbines and components
• Knowledge of control systems for industrial gas turbines
• Knowledge of GE, Siemens, and ABB/Alstom gas turbines

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills with craft personnel, site leadership, as well as management.
• Ability to take a leadership role in meetings and communications around gas turbine issues.
• Knowledge of power plant systems
• Knowledge of turbine repair processes
• Ability to prepare written reports and presentations to management

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment access, inspecting or collecting data on plant equipment.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.