Job Description

Position Description

Turbine Operations Manager

Department: Power Generation

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Turbine Generation

Grade/Level: Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Work Schedule: Positions Supervised:

Shift N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: Primarily works with gas turbine controls, related services and to aid in job execution by performing the following duties. The person in this position assists with engineering, fabrication and operations of gas turbines and gas turbine packages. Manages a team of Turbine Operators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word 'May.')

• Manage a Team of Turbine Operators
• Determine work schedules for multiple turbine operations
• Knowledgeable in the operation of gas turbines
• Provide trouble shooting oversite on gas turbine and other applicable equipment
• Understand utilization and application of available software
• Provide pre-job and post-job analysis (where applicable).
• Conduct work in accordance with safety rules, standard operating procedures, and work place.
• Provide essential training of personnel on gas turbine operation and trouble shooting
• Evaluate operational readiness of gas turbine and related equipment
• Project manage the electrical and controls manufacturing of new turbine package builds
• May aid in implementation of more efficient working tasks
• Perform essential reviews of new controls systems and related equipment for gas turbine and other equipment
• Aid operations with installation, commissioning of gas turbine and other equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully passes background check, pre-employment drug screening, an any pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Proficiency in spoken English language
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• In person - predictable attendance 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Associate degree or equivalent experience ​
• Fundamental foundation of GE Aero Gas Turbines competencies 
• 15 plus years of previous gas turbine operations or field service management
• Specific knowledge of GE LM gas turbine and related auxiliary systems

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to communicate in a technical manner around clients.
• Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to take instruction well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within the framework of assigned work groups.
• Efficient at Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook)
• Knowledge of GE and other gas turbine related controls programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. Field Engineers work primarily indoors in the office. If required to go to a worksite, the work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials and operating conditions. Given these conditions employees are required to wear company mandated personal protective equipment and must strictly adhere to safety policy.

Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination depending on job demands.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws.  Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.  It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non-English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company’s expectations and business objectives.

English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:

• Understand all health and safety communications
• Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge
• Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees
• Comprehend all operational and safety procedures
• Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies
• Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications
• Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues
• Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Last Reviewed 07/2024