Turbine Operator Apprentice

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Turbine Operator Trainee to safely operate electrical turbines and learn under seasoned operators. You will monitor performance, assist with maintenance, and travel for on-site training as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping, and skill development in turbine controls, instrumentation, and diagnostics, with the potential to contribute to reliability and uptime across client sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of gas turbine controls/instrumentation/electrical experience preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating electrical turbines under supervision and learn to keep them running within specified parameters.
• Monitor turbine performance through control systems, gauges and instrumentation.
• Support routine inspections of electrical and mechanical components for wear or malfunction.
• Help identify issues or irregularities in turbine operation and report them to senior operators.
• Assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbines, including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Shadow and support troubleshooting and repair of faults using diagnostic tools while following safety protocols.
• Maintain records of training progress, turbine performance and maintenance activities.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Total ownership mentality

Independent thinker

Innovative thinker

Desirable teammate

Relentless

Authorized to work in US

Gas turbine controls experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Turbine Operator Trainee to safely operate electrical turbines and learn under seasoned operators. You will monitor performance, assist with maintenance, and travel for on-site training as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping, and skill development in turbine controls, instrumentation, and diagnostics, with the potential to contribute to reliability and uptime across client sites.