Turbine Resident Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Turbine Resident Engineer supporting customer in steam turbine performance and problem-solving. Engaging in inspections, reporting, and emergency consultations for turbine operations.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assume overall technical responsibility to support the customer in identifying plant risks and problems
Recommend suitable solutions to improve plant performance and availability
Respond to customer requests for technical issue resolution relating to steam turbines
Perform plant walk downs, including a comprehensive visual inspection of the plant
Submit a monthly report to the client
Attend a 3 monthly technical discussion meeting between similar designed Eskom Power Stations
Provide detailed reports to relevant client representatives when requested
Be available for emergency consultation during unplanned turbine failure incidents
Inform the client of the latest engineering designs and developments that may improve the plant design
Regularly inform the client about the fleet experience on similar turbine islands supplied by the Engineer
Assist with compiling technical specifications for the refurbishment of turbine components
Provide turbine related training as per the needs of the client’s turbine system engineers
Communication channel to the OEM on technical matters
Provision of information and documentation as required
Revise, monitor and update relevant GE Vernova documentation
Compile technical specifications for plant operation and maintenance
Identify and optimize spares to be held to support planned overhauls
Determine maintenance requirements and the scope of work prior to overhauls
Recommend scope of work for all major planned outages
Investigate and report on turbine occurrences
Record monthly all significant abnormal events on the turbine
Advise on the required turbine history recording

Requirements

What you’ll need

B Tech., B Eng. or BSc.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 5 years of post qualification experience in the Engineering, Operation, Maintenance and troubleshooting of Steam Turbines and associated equipment and systems.
Knowledge of the GEC (Duvha, Tutuka & Majuba Power Stations) Steam Turbine Technology will be advantageous.
Good team player, research and organizational skills, keen to learn, proactive attitude.
Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and commitment.
Must be willing to work off hours and weekends to support emergency issue resolution.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
A good working knowledge of Control and Instrumentation applicable to Steam Turbine Plant.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringSteam TurbinesTroubleshootingPlant Performance OptimizationTechnical SpecificationsControl and InstrumentationVisual InspectionEmergency ConsultationTechnical ReportingMaintenance Requirements

Soft Skills

Team PlayerResearch SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive AttitudeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingEnthusiasmCommitmentKeen to LearnAdaptability

Certifications

B Tech. in Mechanical EngineeringB Eng. in Mechanical EngineeringBSc. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering