Turbine Technical Field Advisor / SME

Job Title: Turbine Technical Field Advisor / SME

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 months

Our client has a need for a Turbine Technical Field Advisor/SME. If you have the background we are looking for, and you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

Description:

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Turbine Outage Experience: Demonstrated expertise managing fast-paced, small-to-large turnkey steam and combustion turbine outages.
Technical Mastery: Proven experience with Gas Turbine / Steam Turbine / Generator project execution.
Communication Skills: Ability to interpret and convey technical, commercial, and contractual issues clearly to customers.
Project Cost Analysis: Skilled in collecting and analyzing project costs.
Software Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
Interpersonal Aptitude: Exceptional people skills with the ability to identify and resolve conflict.
Customer Focus: Driven to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain strong client relationships.

Additional:

As an employee with ASAP, you will be working for an established and well-respected organization that goes above and beyond for our Clients and Talent. We provide our Associates with professional and responsive attention, and we are here to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. Your diligence and professional commitment will be rewarded with competitive compensation, including benefits.

Available benefits for this position may include (but are not limited to):

Excellent medical, dental, and vision
401(k)
Short Term Disability/LTD

Who We Are:

ASAP is the expert solution for companies seeking a skilled contract/contingent workforce. Our expertise, market knowledge and recruitment proficiency make us the source for providing companies seeking highly skilled Financial, IT, Engineers, and Technicians to fill contract, temp-to-perm, and direct hire opportunities.