Turbine Technician

WhiteWater Midstream • Midland, TX

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About The Position

The Turbine Technician is responsible for maintaining and documenting turbine engines. The position is based in the company’s Midland, Texas office and includes occasional overnight travel to other compressor locations. The technician evaluates, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs turbine engines and related hardware, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring that maintenance activities comply with the company’s Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA), safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

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 PPE guidelines.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and as part of 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 and work in tight spaces and from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining CAT 3500 series equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate gas turbine engines and hardware for maintenance needs using technical specifications, routers, manuals, and other quality verification criteria.
• Audit system integrity, test and troubleshoot component failures or malfunctions, recommend corrective procedures, and perform required maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• 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, model high safety standards, and assist with regulatory inspections.
• Travel occasionally, including overnight visits, to other compressor locations.

Benefits

• Employer-matched 401(k).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Other benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED