Turbine Commissioning Specialist

GE Vernova

Especialista em comissionamento de turbinas hidráulicas e sistemas auxiliares. Executando testes, diagnósticos e validações em projetos hidrelétricos na América Latina.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commissioning hydraulic turbines and their auxiliary systems, with strong knowledge of turbine technologies and proficiency in interpreting technical diagrams. Capable of ensuring compliance with safety and technical requirements while effectively identifying and resolving mechanical or hydraulic failures.

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Commissioning Hydraulic TurbinesMechanical Engineering DegreeReading P&IDs and Mechanical DrawingsTurbine Technologies KnowledgeIntermediate English Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Functional TestingMechanical CommissioningHydraulic CommissioningPerformance TestingTechnical ReportingEngineering SolutionsMonitoring Critical ParametersHydraulic Transient AnalysisVibration AnalysisFailure Identification

Tools & Technologies

Hydraulic DiagramsMechanical DrawingsInstrumentation SystemsSpeed GovernorsServomotorsBearingsShaft Sealing Systems

Industry Keywords

Hydropower PlantsFrancis TurbinesKaplan TurbinesPelton TurbinesTechnical ComplianceSafety RequirementsField ActivitiesTravel AvailabilitySpanish Language Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, execute, and coordinate the mechanical and functional commissioning of hydraulic turbines and their auxiliary systems
Perform functional tests during the assembly, pre-commissioning, first spin, and unit operation stages
Commission critical systems, including speed governors, distributors, servomotors, bearings, and shaft sealing systems
Validate pressurized oil, lubrication, cooling, drainage, and mechanical/hydraulic instrumentation systems
Monitor critical parameters during testing, including vibration, bearing temperature, shaft displacement, and operating pressures
Participate in performance tests, including load rejection, overspeed, and hydraulic transient analysis
Identify mechanical or hydraulic failures, issue technical reports, and propose engineering solutions for nonconformities
Ensure that field activities strictly comply with technical, contractual, and safety requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical or university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanics, or a related field
Demonstrated experience commissioning hydraulic turbines at hydropower plants
Strong knowledge of turbine technologies, including Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, or similar turbines
Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings
Intermediate English proficiency
Full availability for travel and extended assignments or relocation in Latin American countries
Basic Spanish is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance provided: No