Turbine Technician

WhiteWater Midstream
Midland, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with industrial machinery maintenance experience comfortable with technical documentation and safety compliance.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of industrial equipment maintenance and a preference for hands-on technical work
    — “At least 5 years of related experience maintaining machinery, and industrial service equipment including turbines, fans, motors, generators, and pumps.”
  • Individuals who can manage inventory procurement and work within compliance frameworks
    — “Manage procurement process of inventory with vendors”
  • Professionals who thrive in team-oriented environments with clear communication and attention to detail
    — “Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules”

Things to consider

  • The role requires significant physical strength and endurance for lifting and working in tight spaces
    — “Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 75 lbs. and be able to work in tight spaces”
  • Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel and work in changing climate conditions
    — “Occasional travel, including overnight visits, to other compressor locations will be required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with CAT 3500 series turbines and precision measuring tools on your resume
    — “Experience maintaining CAT 3500 series, preferred”
  • Demonstrate your ability to document and maintain records of complex machinery work
    — “Document and maintain all records of assembly, asset evaluations, disassembly of machinery”
  • Emphasize your knowledge of safety and environmental compliance during interviews
    — “Comply with safety and environmental practices in accordance with regulatory and company requirements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • performed routine evaluations of gas turbine engines
  • managed maintenance program
  • complied with safety and environmental practices
Typical background
5 years of related experience maintaining machinery and industrial service equipment

Skills & requirements

Required

Turbine MaintenanceDocumentationProcurementSafety ComplianceMeasurement Tools

Preferred

CAT 3500 Series MaintenanceBasic Rigging/lifting

Stack & domain

Gas Turbine EnginesHardware MaintenanceProcurement ProcessDocumentationMeasurement ToolsComplex EquipmentSafety PracticesEnvironmental PracticesTeamworkDirection TakingAttention To DetailCommunicationFluency In EnglishTurbine EnginesIndustrial Service Equipment

About the role

Original posting from WhiteWater Midstream via Greenhouse

This position is responsible for the maintenance and documentation of turbine engines. This position is based in our Midland, TX office.

Responsibilities:

Perform routine evaluations of gas turbine engines and hardware for maintenance needs in accordance with technical specifications, routers, manuals or other quality verification criteria using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, rulers, calipers, protractors, and torque wrenches

Audit integrity of systems, perform testing and troubleshoot component failures and malfunctions as well as recommend corrective procedures and conduct maintenance as needed including repairs and installations

Manage procurement process of inventory with vendors

Document and maintain all records of assembly, asset evaluations, disassembly of machinery, improvement recommendations and all work performed on machinery, components and/or hardware

Outline company standards, procedures and recordkeeping forms related quality assurance of turbine engines

Manage maintenance program to ensure that the Company remains in compliance with the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA)

Comply with safety and environmental practices in accordance with regulatory and company requirements 

Attend safety trainings, maintain required certifications to perform job duties, set example of high safety standards and assist in regulatory inspections

Occasional travel, including overnight visits, to other compressor locations will be required

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. Experience maintaining CAT 3500 series, preferred

Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements

Maintain compliance with WWM’s drug and alcohol program

Proficient in Microsoft Office, various operating systems and perform basic math skills

Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies

Knowledge of reading and interpreting charts, assembly and instruction manuals

Knowledge and experience using measurement tools as well as complex equipment including Bolting, Hydraulic Bolting, Flange Management, Small Bore Piping, Basic Rigging/Lifting, and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines

Ability to work in changing climate conditions

Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English is required

Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 75 lbs. and be able to work in tight spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.

Benefits: Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

Source: WhiteWater Midstream careers (Greenhouse)

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