Experienced Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Technician

FieldCore

$77K — $129K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years as a mechanical technician on aircraft or turbine engines.
  • Experience with industrial equipment maintenance and installation.
  • Proficiency in aligning machinery with precision tools.
  • Knowledge of Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and rigging.
  • Computer skills required for reporting and scheduling.
  • Fluency in English essential for communication.
  • Willingness to work offshore if needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical direction and hands-on support for gas turbine maintenance.
  • Perform mechanical and hydraulic repairs as required.
  • Utilize hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
  • Execute job duties on-site, coordinating with teams and customers.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues with turbines efficiently.
  • Write professional reports to facilitate communication with customers.
  • Ensure compliance with EHS guidelines during field activities.
  • Support customer asset reliability to enhance satisfaction.
  • Assist in all site areas as directed by supervisors.
  • Travel frequently for work, including international assignments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Health and wellness reimbursement options.
  • Bonus or incentive programs available.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Aero Mechanical Technician is to safely accomplish the installation, maintenance and repair of Aeroderivative General Electric Turbines LM2500, LM6000 and LMS100. The work includes but is not limited to borescope inspections, blade work, combustion/hot section replacements, engine swaps, and other types of maintenance tasks. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization's core values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • As part of a team provide customers with technical direction and support on Aeroderivative gas turbines, including hands on maintenance and repair.
  • Perform all mechanical and hydraulic maintenance, repair or replacement of parts as directed
  • Use hand tools and small power tools to conduct general maintenance of GE Aeroderivative Gas Turbines
  • Execute hands-on job duties on site, including sub-contractor coordination and customer/internal communication
  • Troubleshoot complicated mechanical and hydraulic problems on variable pitch/ variable speed turbines
  • Write accurate professional reports acting as single point of contact between Customers and GE concerning technical issues and interfacing with all involved functions
  • Ensure all in-field activities carried out safely complying with company environmental health & Safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures
  • Keep reliability of Customers assets and to provide support for all customers.
  • Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
  • Provide all the information and document to administrative department to correctly and timely invoice the customers.
  • Assist in all areas of site as directed by manager or lead technician.
  • Travel extensively (internationally and domestically)
  • Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments

Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • 4+ years of work as a mechanical technician on aircraft engines, aero-derivative engines or other types of turbine technology.
  • Experience with industrial equipment that involves lifting / rigging, maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial mechanical service equipment.
  • Experience aligning above equipment, using dial indicators/calipers, micrometers, hoists or jacks is a plus.
  • Able to interpret and implement technical procedures, safely use basic hand tools and dismantle and assemble industrial machinery & equipment
  • Advanced knowledge of general Lock-out/Tag-out procedures, compression tubing fitting and bending skills and knowledge of rigging and lifting equipment
  • Computer skills
  • Fluent in English
  • May be required to work on offshore platforms

Desired Characteristics:
  • Airframe & Power Certification, Associate's Degree in a Technical field, or former U.S. Military Gas Turbine Systems Technician is preferred.
  • Experience with GE Jet Engines, LM2500, LM6000 or LMS100 gas turbines is also preferred.
  • Solid skills acquired with trainings and required to disassemble and reassemble complex rotating equipment - Bolting, Hydraulic Bolting, Flange Management, Small Bore Piping, Basic Rigging/Lifting, O/H Crane Operator
  • Good mechanical/technical and oral communication skills.
  • Critical thinking ability.
  • May be required to handle time-sensitive tasks and maintain a schedule within operationally challenging environments.
  • Must work well both independently and in a team environment.

Compensation and Benefits:
The hourly wage range for this position is $37.00 to $62.21. Employees may be eligible for overtime. FieldCore benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), retirement savings, health and Wellness reimbursement, and a bonus or incentive program. Eligibility for FieldCore benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan.

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