Experienced Mechanical Field Engineer (Gas and Steam Turbine)

Accountabilities

• Manage, coordinate, and oversee on-site field service activities, including planning, organizing, and monitoring labor, tools, technical support, and other resources to meet project schedules and contractual requirements.

• Perform installation, commissioning-related activities where required, preventive maintenance, repair, calibration, and servicing of gas and steam turbine systems and associated equipment.

• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues, respond to emergency repair requests, and implement effective solutions to restore reliable operations.

• Provide technical guidance and instruction to customer representatives on equipment installation, operation, calibration, maintenance, and repair procedures.

• Conduct equipment inspections and installation walk-downs to verify that work performed by customer contractors meets technical specifications and quality expectations.

• Execute aftermarket upgrades and equipment modifications at customer sites, ensuring that all changes are properly reviewed, documented, and approved.

• Maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring that all field activities comply with established safety procedures, technical standards, and site requirements.

• Verify that the required parts, tools, and materials are available and delivered to the worksite in time to support planned activities.

• Prepare accurate and timely technical reports, job status updates, customer documentation, material requests, quotations, timesheets, and expense reports.

• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to communicate progress, address technical concerns, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Apply knowledge of equipment from different generations to diagnose faults and perform routine maintenance checks across a broad range of turbine systems.

• Coach, mentor, and train other field service team members, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of field engineering capabilities.

• Support project execution through effective resource management, short-term planning, problem-solving, and timely decision-making at customer facilities.

• Demonstrate flexibility to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended assignments as required by operational needs.

• Travel extensively to customer facilities and project locations to support field assignments across the designated service territory.

Requirements:

• A technical or university degree, or equivalent qualifying experience. Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED combined with at least four years of experience in a field services role.

• At least seven years of experience in field services, power generation equipment maintenance, or a closely related technical position.

• Successful completion of the required Level III training programs, which is a minimum qualification for the role.

• Strong mechanical and technical expertise in gas and steam turbine systems, power generation equipment, and field maintenance operations.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams, flow diagrams, and instrumentation documentation.

• Practical knowledge of dial and laser alignment techniques and thermal growth considerations when working with rotating equipment.

• Proven troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex equipment issues independently within established technical and safety parameters.

• Experience coordinating field activities, overseeing work execution, and guiding technical teams at customer sites.

• Strong understanding of industrial safety requirements, quality standards, maintenance procedures, and contractual service obligations.

• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate documentation on time.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers and colleagues.

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including travel to and from project sites, and to work weekends, holidays, or overtime when required.

• Experience with Alstom, Siemens, or other original equipment manufacturer (OEM) turbine equipment is an asset.

• Extensive field engineering services experience and familiarity with a broad range of equipment generations are strong advantages.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify customer needs and communicate the value of relevant products and services are desirable.

Benefits:

• Employment type: Full-time position.

• Work arrangement: Remote position, with extensive travel to customer facilities and project sites required.

• Relocation assistance: Not provided.

• Professional development: Opportunity to apply advanced technical expertise and support the training and mentoring of other field service professionals.

• Technical exposure: Hands-on work with gas and steam turbines, power generation equipment, troubleshooting, maintenance, and aftermarket upgrades.

• Leadership opportunities: Responsibility for coordinating field activities, guiding technical teams, and supporting customer relationships.

• Industry impact: Opportunity to contribute to reliable power generation and support the development of a more sustainable energy future.

• Salary and additional benefits: Compensation range, healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, bonuses, and other perks are not specified in the available job description and should be confirmed during the recruitment process.