Lead Turbine Specialist
About The Position
The Lead Turbine Specialist is the on-shift technical authority for turbine operations, directing and coordinating crew activities and setting expectations for safety, quality, and operational excellence. The role requires senior-level knowledge of turbine systems and serves as the primary escalation point for complex field issues, with responsibility for making real-time decisions that keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. The specialist guides crews, interfaces with customers on-site, and connects field operations with management. Responsibilities include coordinating shift assignments and readiness, providing technical direction, monitoring crew performance, and conducting shift briefings and handoffs. The specialist leads complex troubleshooting, reviews turbine performance data, maintains expert knowledge of controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems, and supports maintenance planning with field observations. The role also champions safety and regulatory compliance, verifies work quality, maintains shift and maintenance documentation, and mentors and trains turbine specialists and junior technicians.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 years of gas turbine controls, instrumentation, or electrical experience.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Senior Turbine Specialist or in an equivalent role.
Responsibilities
- Lead shift operations by coordinating task assignments, work sequencing, and crew readiness.
- Provide crew members with real-time direction, guidance, and technical support.
- Monitor workload and performance, assisting or redirecting crew members to maintain operational tempo and safety.
- Conduct pre-shift and post-shift briefings, communicate priorities and safety considerations, and document shift activities and handoff notes.
- Escalate personnel concerns, equipment issues, and operational anomalies to management.
- Lead complex turbine-system troubleshooting using diagnostic tools and techniques to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
- Analyze turbine performance data, identify anomalies and trends, and take corrective action within shift authority.
- Serve as the crew’s on-shift subject matter expert on turbine controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
- Drive adherence to maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures.
- Develop and communicate long-term maintenance strategies and provide input to engineering teams based on field observations.
- Promote safety practices, lead job hazard analyses, and exercise stop-work authority when appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards; conduct field-level safety observations and intervene when unsafe conditions are identified.
- Verify work quality before sign-off and shift handoff.
- Maintain detailed shift logs, equipment records, and maintenance documentation.
- Prepare and deliver shift handoff reports to the oncoming lead and management.
- Mentor Turbine Specialists and junior technicians by sharing technical knowledge, field experience, and professional practices.
- Identify crew skill gaps and provide on-the-job coaching, knowledge transfer, and hands-on training.
- Model and reinforce ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental offerings.
- Company matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Ongoing career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
