Whitewatermidstream
Turbine Technician
Uvalde, TX. Posted 10 months ago
The role
This job is to maintain and document turbine engines on the Blackcomb pipeline. The technician will inspect, repair and keep records of gas turbine equipment, and manage parts procurement with vendors.
What you will do
- Perform routine evaluations of gas turbine engines and hardware using precision measuring tools
- Audit system integrity, test, troubleshoot failures, and carry out repairs and installations
- Manage inventory procurement with vendors
- Document and maintain records of assembly, disassembly, asset evaluations and all work performed
- Outline quality assurance standards, procedures and recordkeeping forms for turbine engines
- Manage the maintenance program to stay in compliance with the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA)
- Follow safety and environmental practices required by regulation and the company
- Attend safety trainings, keep required certifications, and assist in regulatory inspections
- Travel to other compressor locations, including overnight visits, when required
Required qualifications
- 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 meet company insurability requirements
- Comply with WWM's drug and alcohol program
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and various operating systems, with basic math skills
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call-outs and emergencies
- Ability to read and interpret charts, assembly and instruction manuals
- Knowledge and experience with measurement tools and complex equipment including bolting, hydraulic bolting, flange management, small bore piping, and basic rigging/lifting
- Follow PPE guidelines
- Ability to work in changing climate conditions
- Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep work schedules, focus on details and follow work rules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English
Nice to have
- Experience maintaining CAT 3500 series engines
Benefits
- Employer matched 401(k)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Other benefit offerings
Before you apply
- Drug and alcohol program compliance is required
- Insurability requirements apply
About the company
whitewatermidstream operates the Blackcomb pipeline and compressor locations, which this role supports.