Gas Turbine Technician

Location:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Summary:

TransCanada Turbines (TCT) is the sole authorized overhaul, repair and maintenance service provider for Siemens Energy and General Electric (GE) aeroderivative industrial Gas Turbines, serving an expanding international client base.

TCT’s key strength is our people, who offer quality and flexibility that only an independent
organization can provide.

We are currently seeking Gas Turbine Technicians to join our growing
team. This position will be located in our Airdrie depot location.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Production or designate(s), the Senior Gas Turbine Technician is responsible for the repair and overhaul of General Electric and/or Siemens Energy (formerly Rolls-Royce) industrial Gas Turbines, as well as assisting in all aspects of operation in the TransCanada Turbines test cell.

Duties:

The duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Accomplish the repair and overhaul of General Electric and/or Siemens industrial Gas Turbines, ensuring that this work is carried out in accordance with the applicable OEM manuals, TCT specifications and procedures, and standard industry practices.
• Hands on disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and/or assembly of the various product types as required to achieve shop production schedules.
• Make ongoing work scope recommendations based upon shop floor observations.
• Work with production control and materials management to facilitate the flow of material through the shop.
• Perform in field maintenance, repairs and inspections on installed units.
• Help to ensure that customer expectations are met, in terms of delivery, cost, quality and responsiveness.
• Work with the engine team(s) to ensure a focused, constructive and communicative working environment, delivering high levels of personal and company performance from your team, and from the support services working with your team.
• Monitor and maintain tooling and equipment. Ensure that this equipment is kept in a safe reliable working order. Remove from service any tool or equipment found to be defective.
• Make recommendations on tooling and equipment to be provisioned for a gas generator overhaul shop and field service group.
• Monitor shop practices to ensure that the facility is always operated in a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscience manner, per TCT policies and procedures. Take steps tocorrect any condition that violates this fundamental principle.
• Make recommendations on policy and procedures to improve shop productivity and profit of the company in general, and to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparation of engines for the testing in the TransCanada Turbines test cell facility.
• Maintenance and repair of all engine test support equipment.
• Testing of engines in accordance with the relevant General Electric and/or Siemens test schedule.
• Increase knowledge of the HSE Policy and Manual and maintain a positive attitude towards the health and safety of myself and my coworkers
• Take ownership of HSE issues and demonstrate enthusiasm and support for HSE.
• Other duties as directed by the Manager, Production or designate(s).

Employee / team flexibility is of prime importance to TransCanada Turbines. It is important that all employees are willing and able to assist with any activity, at any time, as necessary to support the needs of a changing and demanding customer base in the Gas Turbine repair and overhaul business. A prime example of this would be assisting in inspection and training activities.

Company Requirements:

• 5+ years related experience is required, however, a combination of education & mechanical experience will be considered
• Experience with Siemens Energy RB211, AVON and/or GE LM2500 & LM6000 engines is an asset
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Successful completion of a post-offer medical and drug & alcohol test

We Offer:

• A full comprehensive benefits package, 100% employer paid
• Company paid RRSP contributions
• Disability & Life Insurance
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Paid time off
• Bonus

**Only those selected for an interview will be contacted**

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Application question(s):

• What are your starting salary expectations?

Work Location: In person