Turbine and Compressor Mechanical Technician

Siemens Energy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in South Africa is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to perform inspections, repairs, and assembly on steam turbines and high-speed compressors. Candidates must have at least 10 years of hands-on experience and a valid trade qualification. The position emphasizes adherence to quality and safety standards while contributing to innovative energy solutions.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with a distributed team

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and parental leave

Continual learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in workshop/service center.
• Experience in dismantling and assembly of turbine blades and high-speed gear assemblies.
• Knowledge of mechanical fitting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision inspections, repairs, and assembly on turbines and compressors.
• Adhere to manufacturing and testing guidelines.
• Contribute to production planning processes.
• Develop tooling for turbine and compressor repairs.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading engineering drawings

Repairing high-speed centrifugal compressors

Repairing steam turbines

Assembly of turbo machinery

Education

Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter

Relevant equivalent tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

The Mechanical Fitter performs precision inspections, repairs and assembly in the Workshop / Service Centre on steam turbines, high speed compressors, gear assemblies, and related equipment for the power, gas, and oil industries.

How You'll Make An Impact

Carry out equipment inspections, repairs, and assemblies according to a detailed checklist.

Adherence to defined manufacturing and testing guidelines, processes, and procedures.

Ensure that all production activities are according to established quality and EHS requirements.

Contributes to production planning processes, determines priorities based on schedules.

Ensure that all tools and equipment supplied are handled and maintained with care.

Develop, manufacture and source special tooling required in turbine and compressor repairs.

Ensure that the health and safety of employees, plant, equipment, and buildings are maintained in accordance with the health, safety and environmental policies of the company.

What You Bring

Must have a valid Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner or relevant equivalent tertiary qualification. At least 10 years hands‑on experience in a workshop / service centre on high‑speed centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, high speed gear assemblies, and related auxiliary equipment.

Experience includes :

• Removal and fitting of turbine blades, including manufacturing and fitting of seal strips.
• Dismantling and assembly of shrunk wheels and impellers.
• Dismantle, repair and assembly of high precision auxiliaries, including oil pumps, barring gears, turbine valve assemblies, turbine and compressor assemblies.
• Knowledge of assembly and repair of turbo machinery, compressors, turbines, high speed gear assemblies, and related auxiliaries.
• Knowledge and experience of principles, procedures, work routines and skills in mechanical fitting.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

About The Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonising the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonisation of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.

Rewards / Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a distributed team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Time off / Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups