Installation Field Engineer – Mechanical

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Oversight: Provide on-site direction for heavy equipment rigging, mechanical assembly, and alignment of turbines and generators.

• Commissioning Support: Assist in mechanical verification, including lubrication system flushing, hydraulic system testing, and structural integrity checks.

• OEM Compliance: Ensure all installation activities follow Gas Power OEM technical manuals, drawings, and engineering procedures.

• Safety & Compliance: Champion EHS initiatives in a high-hazard environment, ensuring all personnel follow site-specific safety protocols during heavy lifts and high-pressure system installations.

• Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve mechanical discrepancies or interference issues in real-time, working closely with engineering teams to minimize project delays.

• Documentation: Maintain meticulous records for QA/QC requirements, including bolt-torque logs, alignment readings, and clearance measurements.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline with experience in gas power plant installation, outage management, or field service.

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of gas turbine mechanical systems, gas/oil piping, thermal insulation, and rotating equipment alignment.

• Skills: Proficiency with laser alignment tools, torqueing/tensioning equipment, and reading complex mechanical schematics.

• Travel: Ability to travel extensively to power plant sites, often for long-term assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with [mention specific turbine models, e.g., HA-class, 7F/9F].

• Experience leading third-party mechanical contractors and site subcontractors.

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical commissioning processes for combined-cycle power plants.