Turbine Technician

WhiteWater Midstream•Midland, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and documenting turbine engines and is based in the company’s Midland, Texas office. The role includes evaluating turbine engines and hardware, auditing system integrity, testing and troubleshooting components, recommending corrective procedures, and performing repairs and installations. The technician also manages inventory procurement, maintains detailed maintenance and asset records, outlines quality assurance standards and documentation, and manages the maintenance program to support compliance with the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA). The position requires compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements; participation in safety training; maintenance of required certifications; and support for regulatory inspections. Occasional overnight travel to other compressor locations is required. The technician must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs or emergencies, and perform physically demanding work in changing climate conditions, tight spaces, and elevated areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of related experience maintaining machinery and industrial service equipment, including turbines, fans, motors, generators, and pumps.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
Maintain compliance with WWM’s drug and alcohol program.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various operating systems, and ability to perform basic math.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, and respond to call-outs and emergencies.
Knowledge of reading and interpreting charts, assembly manuals, and instruction manuals.
Knowledge and experience using measurement tools and complex equipment, including bolting, hydraulic bolting, flange management, small-bore piping, and basic rigging and lifting; ability to follow personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
Ability to work in changing climate conditions and in tight spaces, and to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, maintain required work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English.
Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining CAT 3500 series equipment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate gas turbine engines and hardware for maintenance needs according to technical specifications, routers, manuals, and other quality verification criteria, using precision measuring equipment.
Audit system integrity, test and troubleshoot component failures and malfunctions, recommend corrective procedures, and perform maintenance, repairs, and installations as needed.
Manage the procurement of inventory with vendors.
Document and maintain records of assembly, asset evaluations, machinery disassembly, improvement recommendations, and work performed on machinery, components, and hardware.
Outline company standards, procedures, and recordkeeping forms related to turbine-engine quality assurance.
Manage the maintenance program to ensure company compliance with the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA).
Follow safety and environmental practices in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
Attend safety training, maintain required certifications, demonstrate high safety standards, and assist with regulatory inspections.
Travel occasionally, including overnight visits, to other compressor locations.