Director, Steam Turbine Service Engineering

MHI

$130K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 15+ years in power generation engineering, with a focus on steam turbine service engineering; combined cycle experience preferred.
  • Experience leading complex steam turbine repairs and failure investigations.
  • Strong background in mentoring and developing teams in high-stakes environments.
  • Demonstrated project and program management skills across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Solid understanding of steam turbine life cycle, thermal-mechanical behavior, and risk management principles.
  • Exceptional communication skills to convey technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and organizational leadership to steam turbine service engineering teams.
  • Drive personnel development through individual development plans and mentorship programs.
  • Manage resource allocation and capacity planning through formal systems.
  • Oversee the technical standards for field service and repairs concerning steam turbines.
  • Govern complex repair activities, evaluating the feasibility and risks involved.
  • Lead cross-functional reviews for critical or unconventional repair scopes.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure quality and safety in repair execution.
  • Develop strategies for component life assessments and inspection planning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401K matching for retirement savings.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Tuition reimbursement and robust on-the-job training programs.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • A commitment from the organization to produce high-quality services and products.
  • A supportive work culture with employee appreciation initiatives.
Full Job Description
Director, Steam Turbine Service Engineering

Role Overview

The Director, Steam Turbine Service Engineering provides vision, leadership, and technical governance for engineering services supporting Service Operations (LTSA) and Service Execution (Field Service) within Mitsubishi Power Americas Power Generation Services. This role is accountable for safety, quality, and people development while coordinating steam turbine service engineering activities that support outage execution, repairs, and long-term fleet reliability. The position requires deep technical expertise balanced with strong leadership and a ONE TEAM mindset to deliver operational and organizational excellence for customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical, operational, and organizational leadership to managers and individual contributors supporting steam turbine service engineering.
  • Drive people development through IDPs, succession planning, leadership development, and structured mentorship programs for junior engineers.
  • Manage staffing, capacity planning, skill matrices, and resource allocation using formal planning and task management systems.
  • Serve as primary technical owner for steam turbine service criteria used in field service and repair facilities, ensuring consistent disposition of non-conformances.
  • Provide engineering governance for complex steam turbine repairs, including feasibility assessments, risk evaluation, and approval of repair plans.
  • Lead cross-functional technical reviews for high-risk or non-standard steam turbine scopes and ensure appropriate documentation and customer communication.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and repair partners to ensure repair execution meets quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
  • Develop and maintain steam turbine component life assessment methods, inspection planning inputs, and data-driven decision governance.
  • Drive risk assessment, RCCAs, and 8D corrective actions for steam turbine parts failures and fleet issues.
  • Ensure fleet experience and lessons learned are integrated into service products, repair specifications, and design reviews.
  • Provide onsite and remote technical support during steam turbine outage execution, prioritizing safety, quality, and critical path issues.
  • Support sales and marketing activities through technical documentation, presentations, and customer engagement.
  • Support ISO 9001 compliance efforts and represent the organization in industry and customer technical forums.


Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in power generation engineering functions relevant to steam turbine service engineering; combined cycle experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex steam turbine repairs, life and condition assessments, and failure investigations.
  • Proven people leadership, mentoring, and development experience in critical-path environments.
  • Strong multidisciplinary program and project management capability within collaborative organizations.
  • Ability to apply engineering fundamentals related to steam turbine component life, thermal-mechanical behavior, and risk-based decision making.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical information to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with database, project management, spreadsheet, word processing, and technical documentation tools.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25-50 pounds; ability to work in loud or industrial environments using required PPE.


Why Should You Apply?
  • Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
  • Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Committed to quality products and services.
  • Great working environment and culture.
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.


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