Technical Field Advisor 5

NAES • Plantersville, TX

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About The Position

The Technical Field Advisor 5 position is based at NAES’s Plantersville facility and supports major overhauls of gas turbines and auxiliary bases. The role provides technical direction and advisory services for gas turbine and auxiliary base overhauls, start-up, and commissioning. The advisor provides field direction and professional opinions on heavy industrial equipment, including gas turbines, compressors, pumps, and motors, and serves as a liaison among the customer, equipment conditions, and engineering support. The position also plans, schedules, and defines projects and scopes of work.

The role reports to department heads within the Engineered Performance Division. Work may take place in a home office or headquarters office and at industrial sites. Ground and air travel are required, with travel of up to 30% potentially necessary. Work hours depend on the project plan and may include weekends, alternate shifts, and extended hours. Industrial-site work may involve protective clothing and equipment, hazards, high noise, and new construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education, or equivalent; relevant work experience and technical competencies may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• OSHA safety certifications and other relevant licenses or certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel by ground and air; travel up to 30% may be required.
• Ability to work project-dependent hours, including weekends, alternate shifts, or extended hours as required.
• Physical mobility to navigate stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms.
• Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
• Adherence to NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted safety signs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education, or equivalent.
• Experience providing technical advice and direction for heavy industrial rotating equipment.
• Specific experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators.
• Experience with major OEM equipment, including GE, Siemens, Westinghouse, or Alstom.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services and technical direction for major maintenance, start-up, and commissioning projects.
• Plan, schedule, and estimate assigned work.
• Complete status and technical reports, including records of critical measurements.
• Provide professional guidance on critical measurements and acceptance criteria defined by OEMs or industry best practices.
• Assist in identifying and supporting repair shops to perform scopes of work based on inspection findings.
• Participate in project planning and execution meetings.
• Maintain awareness of the NAES site safety program and ensure procedures are followed during work activities.
• Support business development activities to contribute to customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a field liaison among customers, equipment conditions, and engineering support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior