Turbine Field Service Lead: Start-up & Commissioning Growth

Emerson Electric Co; Tinley Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Field Service Manager to lead a turbine engineering team across our Tinley Park, IL or Cranberry Township, PA offices. You will oversee start-up, commissioning, and field service execution, ensuring operational excellence while driving growth in turbine projects.

The role requires a strong engineering foundation, a track record in instrumentation/control, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related field.
• Min 10 years’ Instrumentation and Control experience in power.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, travel up to 25%, and sponsor work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead turbine start-up and commissioning activities with aligned resources.
• Expand Field Service installation and commissioning resources for growth.
• Manage Field Service scope, equipment, and budget to improve profitability.
• Build relationships with turbine retrofit customers to grow business.
• Collaborate with regional Field Service leadership to optimize resource sharing.

Skills

Team leadership

Resource management

Risk management

Change management

Financial analysis

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

10 years of instrumentation & control experience in Power

PE, PMP, or OV400 certification

Tools

Ovation systems

Job description

We are seeking a forward‑thinking leader to manage out turbine engineer team. As a Field Service Manager you will lead and manage the overall direction, coordination, and execution of Field Service activities for turbine projects. This role is critical in ensuring successful installation, start-up, and commissioning of steam and gas turbine systems while fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence. This position can be based in our Tinley Park, IL or Cranberry Township, PA office.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Manage turbine start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring resources and teams are aligned for successful site operations.
• Expand and develop Field Service installation and commissioning resources to support the growth of the turbine business.
• Oversee personnel, equipment, and financial resources to expand the business volume and profitability of the Turbine Outage group by managing Field Service scope and change notice activities.
• Build close relationships with Turbine retrofit customers to grow the Emerson Power & Water Solutions business volume while providing quality service and support to our customers.
• Collaborate with regional Field Service leadership to share resources to enhance productivity and promote teamwork in the region and throughout the organization.

Who You Are:

You form teams with diverse strengths to create a mix of styles, perspectives, and experience. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in Instrumentation and Control in the Power industry
• Demonstrated experience in resource management, risk management, and change management
• Ability to manage multiple activities at the same time while assessing technical specifications
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Legal authorization to work in the United State - sponsorship will not be provided for this position, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• PE, PMP, or OV400 certification
• Prior experience with Ovation systems
• Prior experience with Field Service, Field Service scheduling, site installations, and site management
• Prior experience with project management
• Prior experience with turbine controls installations and commissioning
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about ourCulture & Values.

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