Generation Technical Specialist - Aeroderivative Turbines

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arizona Public Service seeks a Generation Technical Specialist for aeroderivative turbines to provide on-site expert support to APS and contractor teams. You will ensure maintenance and repairs follow OEM specifications, industry best practices, and safety standards, while collaborating with engineering to assess inspections and performance trends.

You will troubleshoot emergent issues, minimize downtime, and act as the liaison between plant personnel and turbine OEMs to improve reliability and

Formación

• 15 years of experience as a Technical Field Advisor in the power generation industry.
• Experience with aeroderivative turbines including GE LMS100, LM6000, LM5000 or LM2500.
• Two-year associate's degree can substitute for two years of experience.
• Four-year bachelor's degree can substitute for four years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of OEM specifications, industry standards, and safety practices for turbine operations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide on-site technical support for APS and contractor teams on aeroderivative turbines.
• Ensure maintenance and repair work aligns with OEM specs, industry best practices, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate inspections and performance trends and advise on proactive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot emergent turbine issues to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Act as liaison between plant personnel and turbine OEMs for clear technical communication and solutions.
• Identify and implement best practices for turbine maintenance and asset reliability.

Conocimientos

Aeroderivative turbine experience

OEM specifications knowledge

Troubleshooting

Performance optimization

Safety compliance

Engineering collaboration

Data inspection and trend analysis

Communication with OEM representatives

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Associate's degree substitute option

Herramientas

GE Mark VIe control system

Vibration monitoring systems

PLCs / DCS / HMIs

Industrial networks and protocols

Descripción del empleo

Summary

As a Generation Technical Specialist - Aeroderivative Turbines, you will serve as a subject matter expert, providing on-site technical support for APS and contractor teams working on aeroderivative turbines. You will ensure maintenance and repair activities align with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, industry best practices, and safety standards. Collaborating with engineering teams, you will provide strategic recommendations based on equipment inspections and performance trends. Additionally, you will assist power plants in troubleshooting emergent issues and act as a liaison between plant personnel and turbine OEMs to drive operational reliability and efficiency.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

On-Site Technical Expertise: Provide direct support to APS and contractor teams working on aeroderivative turbines, ensuring efficient and compliant execution of maintenance and repair work.

Compliance & Safety: Ensure all turbine maintenance and repair activities adhere to OEM specifications, industry regulations, and safety best practices.

Engineering Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to evaluate inspection results and performance trends, providing recommendations for proactive maintenance or repairs.

Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Assist power plants in diagnosing and resolving emergent turbine-related issues, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.

OEM Liaison: Act as a key point of contact between plant personnel and turbine manufacturers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical solutions.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices for turbine maintenance, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and long-term asset performance.

We are looking for technical specialists who:

• Have extensive experience working with aeroderivative turbines, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Possess a deep understanding of OEM specifications, industry standards, and best practices for turbine operations.
• Are skilled at analyzing inspection data and performance trends to provide strategic recommendations.
• Have strong problem-solving abilities and can quickly diagnose and resolve emergent turbine issues.
• Excel at collaborating with engineering teams, plant personnel, and external OEM representatives.
• Prioritize safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in all aspects of turbine maintenance and operations.
• 15 years experience as a Technical Field Advisor in the industry. (Technical Field Advisor provides technical support and guidance for the installation, maintenance and upgrade of power generation equipment.)
• A two-year Associates degree in engineering, applied sciences or other technical field from an accredited college can substitute for two years experience.
• A four-year bachelors degree in engineering, applied sciences or other technical field from an accredited college or university can substitute for four years experience.
• Experience and qualifications working with aeroderivative turbines including General Electric LMS100, LM6000, LM5000 or LM2500 turbines.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• General Electric (GE) Mark VIe turbine control system experience and training.
• Experience with turbine instrumentation, control valves, sensors, vibration monitoring and auxiliary system controls.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of applicable cybersecurity requirements and industrial control system cybersecurity practices.
• Strong problem analysis, troubleshooting and root cause resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards for turbine control systems and associated components.
• Good communication and technical documentation skills.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Understanding of project management.
• In-depth understanding of construction, operating and sound engineering practices, safety rules, company policies and union agreements.