Industrial Gas Turbine Mechanic- 2nd Shift

EthosEnergy Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Referral bonus

Personal development

Perks & discounts

Job summary

EthosEnergy Group in Houston, TX is seeking an Industrial Gas Turbine Mechanic on 2nd shift to repair rotating equipment, including disassembly, balancing, and inspection to exacting tolerances. The role reports to the Workshop Supervisor and collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of turbomachinery repair experience, 2-3 years in a manufacturing or repair shop, plus strong customer relations and project planning skills; HS diploma or

Qualifications

• Five+ years turbomachinery repair experience.
• Two to three years in a manufacturing/repair shop.
• Customer relations and project planning experience.
• Minimum HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Review job releases, equipment history, and supporting documentation to confirm the scope of work and prepare incoming inspection packages.
• Build and maintain ERP job records, shop work packages, inspection forms, and related production documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection results to verify compliance with EthosEnergy and OEM standards.
• Develop repair scopes and cost estimates covering labor, materials, outside services, and required technical resources.
• Coordinate scope, estimates, and technical requirements with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Commercial, and leadership.
• Lead project scope reviews, document agreed changes, and update cost workbooks and ERP records as needed.
• Initiate purchases for parts, materials, and vendor services; monitor supplier deliverables and resolve issues with Supply Chain.
• Partner with Manufacturing on make‑or‑buy decisions and support production schedules, including overtime when required.
• Prepare RFQ estimates and extra‑work cost authorizations in coordination with Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, and management.
• Identify process improvements and continuously expand technical knowledge of rotating equipment and repair methods.

Skills

Gas turbine expertise

Technical interpretation

Component repair

Precision measurement

Shop practices

Quality and documentation

Safety compliance

Leadership and teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS

Job description

Industrial Gas Turbine Mechanic- 2nd Shift

Build your career with EthosEnergy as a 2nd Shift Industrial Gas Turbine Mechanic at our Houston, TX gas turbine repair facility. This is an hourly position reporting directly to the Workshop Supervisor. In this critical, hands‑on role, you will repair gas turbine rotating equipment, including inspection, disassembly, machining, assembly, blading, and balancing to exacting tolerances. You will evaluate customer equipment and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure each project meets customer requirements and EthosEnergy standards. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of turbomachinery repair experience, including two to three years in a manufacturing or repair shop, along with customer relations and project planning experience. A high school diploma or GED is required. DON’T MEET EVERY REQUIREMENT? Candidates with less experience may qualify for a trainee role with opportunities to advance. Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m., with overtime required based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Review job releases, equipment history, and supporting documentation to confirm the scope of work and prepare incoming inspection packages.
• Build and maintain ERP job records, shop work packages, inspection forms, and related production documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection results to verify compliance with EthosEnergy and OEM standards.
• Develop repair scopes and cost estimates covering labor, materials, outside services, and required technical resources.
• Coordinate scope, estimates, and technical requirements with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Commercial, and leadership.
• Lead project scope reviews, document agreed changes, and update cost workbooks and ERP records as needed.
• Initiate purchases for parts, materials, and vendor services; monitor supplier deliverables and resolve issues with Supply Chain.
• Partner with Manufacturing on make‑or‑buy decisions and support production schedules, including overtime when required.
• Prepare RFQ estimates and extra‑work cost authorizations in coordination with Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, and management.
• Identify process improvements and continuously expand technical knowledge of rotating equipment and repair methods.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Gas turbine expertise: Strong knowledge of gas turbine operating principles, rotor and stator components, compressor, combustion, and turbine sections across industrial and aero‑derivative systems.
• Technical interpretation: Ability to read OEM manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials, specifications, tolerances, repair procedures, and work instructions.
• Component repair: Experience disassembling, assembling, inspecting, and repairing casings, rotors, shafts, diaphragms, blades, and vanes; able to identify wear, erosion, corrosion, and foreign object damage.
• Precision measurement: Proficiency with micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, digital calipers, height and depth gauges, runout equipment, and alignment tools.
• Shop practices: Knowledge of machining tolerances, grinding, polishing, balancing, lifting, and rigging, with the ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Quality and documentation: Skilled in performing in‑process and dimensional inspections, documenting results, reporting nonconformances, and maintaining accurate repair and service records in CMMS or ERP systems in accordance with ISO and OEM standards.
• Safety compliance: Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, hot work, confined‑space awareness, rigging and lifting safety, PPE, and fire prevention requirements.
• Leadership and teamwork: Ability to train and mentor employees, demonstrate repair techniques, share best practices, communicate project status and concerns, collaborate across technical teams, and support continuous improvement.

Experience

• 5+ years of direct experience in turbomachinery repairs is preferred.
• 2‑3 years minimum in a manufacturing or repair shop environment.
• Customer relations and project planning experience are required.

Education Requirements

• Minimum HS diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work Monday‑Friday, 3:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m., with overtime available based on business needs.
• Stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift and perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, overhead reaching, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Work safely in confined areas and on ladders, platforms, and elevated surfaces.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally move up to 75 pounds with assistance or mechanical equipment.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, slings, and rigging equipment to position and maneuver gas turbine components and tooling.

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.