Turbine Field Advisor

Remote, with periodic site travel primarily in Spring (mid-February to March) and Fall (September to November)

Prefer candidates with Nuclear power background working with steam turbines.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Turbine Technical Field Advisor / Subject Matter Expert to lead and oversee turbine outage projects. This role requires in-depth mechanical turbine experience, strong project execution skills, and the ability to effectively direct on-site teams while maintaining excellent customer relationships. If you possess the background we need, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading organization in the industry.

Primary Functions

• Provide overall project leadership to ensure successful outage execution.
• Manage and direct client employees on-site during turbine disassembly and reassembly.
• Deliver outages on time and within budget to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Thoroughly plan and execute each project; present the plan at the Project Readiness Review prior to mobilization.
• Resolve contract disputes with customers as needed.
• Participate in technical sales visits upon request.
• Conduct Outage Planning Visits and produce required deliverables.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Pre-Outage Start

• Review all relevant documentation (scope of work, bid letters, sub-contractor quotes, previous final reports, etc.) in preparation for the Readiness Review.
• Coordinate with the outage team on pre-planning activities (safety, staffing, vendors, equipment, subcontractors, tooling, transportation, and cost-saving measures).
• Confirm the setup crew and tooling delivery schedule with the Project Coordinator (PC) and foremen.
• Finalize the project schedule and oversee setup tasks performed by the PC and foremen.
• Develop task-specific checklists and day/night shift worklists.
• Build rapport with the customer to discuss and finalize the outage work scope.
• Lead the Readiness Review meeting.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction strategies during planning and execution.

During Outage Performance

• Conduct a pre-outage meeting with the customer and Project Coordinator.
• Perform a walkdown of the running unit with the customer, noting visible deficiencies.
• Conduct a thorough survey of the machine, including running data, and compile a unit data sheet for inclusion in the final report.
• Confirm availability of OEM tooling with the foreman.
• Lead the initial job orientation for crew members and ensure a safe work environment.
• Review and approve all PC Activities Lists and timesheets; assume PC duties if no PC is on-site.
• Review and approve Supervisor Activities Lists.
• Monitor task-specific checklists, previous shift logbooks, and photos to track progress.
• Maintain and update a 48-hour work-ahead list and the overall project schedule.
• Generate and distribute daily reports.
• Provide technical guidance to the supervisors and PC.
• Review technical data for the final report and monitor internal cost reports.
• Interact with the customer daily to address any issues or concerns.
• Record final running data.
• Oversee closure activities for both the PC and the supervisors.
• Conduct a final inspection of the turbine deck to ensure cleanliness.

Post Outage

• Prepare and update the Qualification Statement.
• Confirm submission of expense reports for the entire team and turn in all job-related expenses to accounting.
• Coordinate with the customer contact regarding site demobilization.
• Complete the Post Outage Critique document and submit it to the Proposal Manager.
• Compile and deliver the Final Report within 14 business days of the last labor date, ensuring the logbook and dirty data are forwarded to the office.
• Engage in a formal or informal discussion with the customer contact to strengthen the ongoing relationship.