Mechanical Technician - Turbine Overhaul and Power Plant Services
Job Title: Mechanical Technician - Turbine Overhaul and Power Plant Services
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: International - Power Generation Sites (Home Based)
Working Pattern: Flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends and extended outage hours as required by project
Salary: £45,000 per annum (1,600 annualised hours)
Role Overview
Our client is a specialist field services business operating across international power generation sites. They are looking for a competent Mechanical Technician to join their turbine overhaul and power plant services team.
The role involves mechanical maintenance, overhaul, installation and inspection activities on gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and associated power plant equipment. You will work as part of an overhaul team on planned and unplanned outages at power stations across the world, following OEM technical instructions, method statements, drawings and site safety requirements.
When not deployed on a project you will be home based, receiving a monthly salary drawn from your 1,600 annualised hours contract. Hours worked beyond the annual allocation are paid at overtime rates.
Key Responsibilities
Turbine Overhaul
- Disassembly and reassembly of gas turbines and steam turbines
- Removal and installation of casings, covers, blades, vanes, bearings, seals, diaphragms, valves and auxiliaries
- Generator mechanical disassembly and reassembly where required
- Removal and installation of pipework, flanges, guards and auxiliary equipment
- Cleaning, preparation and inspection of mechanical components
- Correct torque application using calibrated equipment
- Supporting alignment and dimensional inspection activities under supervision
- Assisting with lifting and positioning of major turbine components
General Mechanical Fitting
- Dismantling and assembling mechanical equipment
- Correct use of spanners, sockets, torque wrenches and hydraulic tooling
- Gasket removal and installation, flange preparation and assembly
- Bearing and seal installation using approved methods
- Application of lubricants, anti-seize compounds and approved assembly products
- Equipment preservation and protection during outages
Measuring and Inspection
- Correct use of vernier calipers, digital calipers, outside micrometers, feeler gauges, depth gauges and dial indicators
- Reading measurements in millimetres and understanding metric dimensions
- Recording measurements accurately against drawings and specifications
- Escalating any measurements outside specified tolerances to the Supervisor immediately
Safety and Compliance
- Adherence to RAMS, permits to work and site QHSE requirements
- Strict compliance with Lock Out / Tag Out procedures
- Following lifting plans and instructions from authorised lifting personnel
- Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) controls maintained at all times
- Reporting unsafe acts, conditions, near misses and incidents immediately
- Never undertaking work for which you are not trained, competent or authorised
What We Are Looking For
Essential
- Previous mechanical fitting or industrial maintenance experience
- Practical experience using mechanical hand tools
- Ability to use vernier and digital calipers, micrometers and feeler gauges
- Understanding of mechanical assembly and disassembly
- Basic ability to read mechanical drawings and follow technical instructions
- Ability to work safely within an industrial environment
- Willingness to travel internationally and work extended outage hours
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous gas turbine or steam turbine overhaul experience
- Power station or OEM outage experience
- Mechanical apprenticeship or recognised mechanical qualification
- Hydraulic tooling experience
- Torque and tensioning experience
- FME, confined space or working at height training
- Experience working on international power generation projects
Physical Requirements
The role involves working at height, within confined spaces, on extended shifts, in hot, cold, noisy and dusty industrial environments, and requires manual handling and use of temporary access systems. Candidates must be fit for work in demanding industrial environments and willing to wear mandatory PPE for extended periods.
What to Expect
Candidates will need to be comfortable with international travel and staying in shared accommodation when on deployment. Expenses are covered by the client. In some cases candidates may need to pay expenses upfront and claim back, which will be made clear during the interview process.
The client actively supports training and competency development including turbine familiarisation, torque and tensioning, FME, lifting awareness, working at height and OEM-specific turbine training.
This role is being managed by Pivt Group on behalf of our client. Pivt Group specialises in placing veterans and service leavers into civilian careers. We welcome applications from all candidates with the right skills and experience.