Steam Turbine Controls Field Engineer

AP4 Group; Lakeland (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in gas turbine maintenance, AP4 Group is seeking a skilled Steam Turbine Controls Field Engineer. The role entails installation and troubleshooting of control systems, ensuring safety and efficiency on-site. Join a dedicated team focusing on technical excellence and customer support while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plus bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one

Health Savings Account contribution

Telehealth benefits

401(k) matching plan

Competitive paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a ST Controls Field Engineer.
• Expert in MKVI and MKVIe steam turbine control systems.
• Knowledgeable of Gas Turbine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of control systems.
• Perform on-site troubleshooting and provide technical direction.
• Ensure all work complies with safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer focus

Strong work ethic

Prompt communication skills

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

AP4 Services, a Division of AP4 Group, is seeking a Steam Turbine Controls Field Engineer
AP4 Group is a global full-service provider of heavy-duty & aeroderivative industrial gas turbine maintenance, including spare parts distribution, component repairs, and field services. Our team of 170 dedicated employees is on a mission to provide our customers with the parts and services they need, when they need them. We continue to grow and are on the hunt for talented people to join our team!

What are your responsibilities?
The Steam Turbine (ST) Controls Field Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of GE and non-GE controls systems. The ST Controls Field Engineer is also responsible for the safety of all employees in the plant by ensuring that all electrical equipment is up to code and safe to use. The AP4 ST Controls Field Engineer will work closely with plant maintenance personnel, maintenance managers and field engineers to ensure that all controls related equipmentis properly inspected, evaluated, maintainedand repaired in a timely manner. This is a remote position. However, you must be willing and able to travel frequently throughout the United States to customer locations.

What will you do?

• Perform on-site troubleshooting/repair/maintenance of Steam Turbine MKVI and MKVIe control systems.
• Provide expert technical direction to power plant personnel during Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance, or upgrades of ST control systems.
• Read and interpret software logic, equipment schematics, and manuals to determine the best course of action for maintenance or installations.
• Support AP4 sales and commercial teams by providing technical guidance on customer sales calls and assisting with proposal development activities.
• Support customers and AP4 peers via remote phone support by offering technical troubleshooting guidance.
• Responding to emergent calls from service manager after hours as required.
• Provide timely and accurate timesheets, travel expenses, and job reports.
• Ability to work alone on customer job sites.
• Ability to work extended hours and on occasion shift work, as necessary during customer jobs.
• Take ownership of implementing AP4 and customer safety policies while assigned to a customer job.
• All work shall be performed in a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient manner in accordance with accepted/required electrical practices and guidelines.
• Complete all safety training and other assigned training requirements.
• Extensive travel throughout the United States field assignments is required.
• Travel to internal company events or industry conferences as required.
• Comply with the policies outlined in AP4’s Employee Handbook

What do you need to qualify for this role?

• Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of experience as a ST Controls FE in power plants support troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Expert in MKVI and MKVIe steam turbine control systems
• Experience in MKIV and MKV is not required but preferred.
• Knowledgeable of Gas Turbine control systems.
• Knowledgeable of excitation and DCS systems.
• Strong customer focus.
• Team oriented and strong work ethic.
• Prompt and concise communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Act with a sense of urgency in supporting AP4 customers
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.

Why you’ll love working at AP4!

• Team culture focused on buildingtrust and empowering everyone to do their best work!
• Competitive compensation, plus bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage available on your first day of employment!
• Health Savings Account Employer Contribution of $1500 for individuals or $3000 for families who enroll in a high deductible health plan.
• Telehealth benefits.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Competitive paid time off plan and10paid holidays.

AP4 Group LLC 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.