Turbine Tech - 1st shift

PW1531 Aero Products and Services JV, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PW1531 Aero Products and Services JV, LLC is seeking a Turbine Technician to perform the assembly, disassembly and inspection of aero-derivative gas turbine engines, modules, components or accessories in accordance with technical specifications and standard work practices.

Requires 2+ years’ experience on gas turbine or aircraft engine services (or 1 year at Jport), ability to read in English, lift 40 pounds, and maintain accurate records while upholding safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on gas turbine or aircraft engine services, or 1 year’s experience in the capacity of a turbine technician at the Jport facility.
• Ability and willingness to read and communicate in English.
• Ability and willingness to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routing of engine hardware, assemblies, and other material in support of the assigned area while complying with material handling and storage procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of gas turbine engines, components, and hardware for serviceability in accordance with technical specifications, routers, manuals or other quality verification criteria.
• Report and record discrepancies using service manuals as a reference.
• Maintain records and ensure proper documentation of turbine assembly, disassembly, or repairs per the Quality Management System (QMS), neatly, accurately, and legibly.
• Troubleshoot in‑process problems, malfunctions, or component failures.
• Use all types of precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment, and machinery as assigned.
• Uphold safety requirements and compliance in accordance with current policies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to promote safety and prevent foreign object damage (FOD).
• Work individually and in teams to support continuous improvement projects.
• Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.
• Perform other related duties as requested or assigned by Operations leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Transducers

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Scales

Precision instrumentation

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Turbine Technician will be responsible for performing the operations necessary for the assembly, disassembly, and inspection of aero‑derivative gas turbine engines, modules, components or accessories in accordance with appropriate technical specifications and standard work practices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform routing of engine hardware, assemblies, and other material in support of the assigned area while complying with material handling and storage procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of gas turbine engines, components, and hardware for serviceability in accordance with technical specifications, routers, manuals or other quality verification criteria.
• Report and record discrepancies using service manuals as a reference.
• Maintain records and ensure proper documentation of turbine assembly, disassembly, or repairs per the Quality Management System (QMS), neatly, accurately, and legibly.
• Troubleshoot in‑process problems, malfunctions, or component failures.
• Use all types of precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment, and machinery as assigned.
• Uphold safety requirements and compliance in accordance with current policies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to promote safety and prevent foreign object damage (FOD).
• Work individually and in teams to support continuous improvement projects.
• Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.
• Perform other related duties as requested or assigned by Operations leadership.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on gas turbine or aircraft engine services, or 1 year’s experience in the capacity of a turbine technician at the Jport facility.
• Ability and willingness to read and communicate in English.
• Ability and willingness to lift 40 pounds.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to read and interpret service repair manuals and technical publications to determine work procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of various hand tools including torque wrenches, transducers, multipliers, dial indicators, micrometers, scales, and other precision instrumentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience working with different types of engines and packages, including LM2500, LM6000, LMS100 or other aero‑derivative gas turbine engines or packages.
• Borescope inspection experience.
• Familiarity with static and dynamic balancing theory and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of FOD prevention and control.

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance will be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We reserve the right to require a successful drug screen as a condition of employment.