Senior Steam Turbine Field Services Engineer

Job Description

We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world.

At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values include: Do the Right Thing, Look for a better way, Always consider the impact and Create Together.

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) provides energy industry solutions – new equipment, retrofits, maintenance, outage planning and more – for current and future power generation needs in the Americas, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.

Position Summary

The Field Engineer, Field Service II provides engineering and technical support and may perform as Site Shift Supervisor for labor at project sites. In addition, they may serve as overall project lead on smaller scope turn-key projects. Activities may involve, but not be limited to support on steam turbines, generators, valves, and auxiliary systems.

Essential Duties

Field Engineer

• Provides technical guidance and engineering expertise in support of project site work
• Work may be for service, repair, installations, or fleet outages
• Advise and support disassembly, repair, and assembly of power generation equipment and auxiliary systems
• May support power generation equipment start up activities
• Supports trouble shooting activities
• Coordinates with Toshiba design groups as directed by Project/Site Manager
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests

May Assist Project as Site Shift Supervisor

• Supervises site labor assigned to project activities
• Manages shift activities
• Approves labor timesheets
• Submits shift work activity reports
• Coordinates shift activities with Project/Site Manager
• Notifies Project/Site Manager of all issues that can/might impact project schedule or costs
• Submits expense reports in a timely manner to allow Project/Site Manager to finalize project costs

Proposal/contract planning support

• May assist Project/Site Manager in project development as assigned
• Ensures technical requirements are met in the end product; addresses technical issues with sub-contractors and suppliers

Education and Required Experience

• Bachelor's Level Degree Highly Preferred
• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Without Bachelor Degree, strong industry experience in power generation equipment installation, operations, field services or repair work.
• Above average verbal and written communications skills, including organization and direction of technical personnel, experience in procedure and process documentation and technical report writing.
• Familiarity with product and document management, including PDM systems is preferred.
• Experience in installation, repair, or refurbishment of power generation equipment.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Certified Steam Turbine, Hydro or Nuclear technology training by Toshiba or equivalent company is preferred
• Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
• OSHA 10 Construction and General Industry
• OSHA 30
• First Responder and CPR

Travel

• Over 50%, or may be assigned to a long-term project site
• Must be able to travel 70% of the time and work significant overtime

Physical Requirements ( The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must be able to drive and work extended shifts.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, and risk of shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold and wet, humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Additional Info

Toshiba employee enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an annual bonus, a generous 401k match, health and wellness programs as well as generous t ime off.

Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.