Turbine Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Turbine Engineer to support the technical execution of gas and steam turbine maintenance upgrades and field service operations. This role involves engineering analysis technical support and on-site troubleshooting to ensure turbine equipment meets performance reliability and safety standards. The ideal candidate will be hands-on solutions-focused and capable of working independently or as part of a cross-functional team.

The Steam Turbine Engineer will provide technical engineering support for steam turbine products and services across field and shop environments. This role plays a key part in outage response equipment evaluation procedure development and ensuring high-quality repairs. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of rotating equipment and a hands-on approach to solving complex engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in steam turbine rotating and stationary components and sub-systems (valves lube oil hydraulic systems seal oil and controls).

• Provide technical support for field and shop operations including repairs open-clean-close (OCC) work and outage activities.

• Analyze or generate engineering drawings specifications and technical data using CAD and related tools.

• Develop operating procedures and data sheets for use in both shop and field service operations.

• Create project estimates for costs resources and schedules.

• Oversee and ensure quality control during field/shop turbine repairs maintaining proper margins and performance outcomes.

• Perform or guide tolerance calculations layout sketches and dimensional analysis.

• Review designs for compliance with engineering standards customer requirements and performance criteria.

• Coordinate technical development and resolve design/test issues with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Lead or support project engineering/management efforts including reporting budgeting and technical documentation.

• Evaluate and approve design changes specifications and drawing releases.

• Monitor project budgets expenditures and schedules to ensure efficiency and adherence to deadlines.

• Measure components during manufacturing and field work to ensure compliance with design specifications.

• Perform Material Review Board (MRB) responsibilities and disposition nonconforming material.

• Oversee welding program development weld procedure certification and personnel qualification.

• Uphold all safety standards and promote a clean safe working environment.

• Maintain strong communication with clients vendors field teams and internal departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)

• 5 years of experience with steam turbine repairs high-speed rotating equipment or industrial power generation (preferred)

• Proficient in AutoCAD or equivalent drafting/CAD software

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint)

• Experience with steam turbine field and shop repair processes (required)

• Familiarity with turbine components such as diaphragms rotors nozzles and blades

• Demonstrated ability to read interpret and develop engineering documentation and procedures

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally to support client and in-house turbine projects

• Required to support both Houston and Sullivan MO operations

• Must have a valid Drivers License

• Valid Passport required (or ability to obtain one promptly)

Why Join Reliable Turbines Services

• Competitive base salary and per diem for field work

• Full benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) and PTO

• Opportunities for advancement and technical certifications

• Work on complex high-value projects in a high-performance culture

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field.5 years of experience with industrial gas or steam turbines (GE Siemens Solar Pratt & Whitney or equivalent).Proven experience in turbine overhauls maintenance or MRO understanding of thermodynamics fluid mechanics and rotating equipment in the use of engineering software tools (AutoCAD SolidWorks ANSYS or equivalent).Strong diagnostic and analytical skills particularly in failure analysis and performance communication skills and ability to interact directly with clients and technicians in the field.