Turbine Commissioning Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Plan, implement, and oversee the mechanical and functional commissioning of hydraulic turbines along with their auxiliary systems.

• Conduct functional tests throughout the assembly, pre-commissioning, initial spin, and operational phases.

• Commission essential systems such as speed governors, distributors, servomotors, bearings, and shaft sealing systems.

• Validate systems involving pressurized oil, lubrication, cooling, drainage, and mechanical/hydraulic instrumentation.

• Monitor critical parameters during testing, which includes vibration, bearing temperature, shaft displacement, and operating pressures.

• Take part in performance tests, covering load rejection, overspeed, and hydraulic transient analysis.

• Detect mechanical or hydraulic failures, produce technical reports, and suggest engineering solutions for any nonconformities.

• Ensure that all field activities adhere strictly to technical, contractual, and safety standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A technical or university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanics, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in the commissioning of hydraulic turbines in hydropower facilities.

• In-depth knowledge of turbine technologies, including Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, or comparable turbines.

• Skilled in reading and interpreting P&IDs, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical schematics.

• Intermediate proficiency in English.

• Full availability for travel and extended assignments or relocation within Latin American countries.

• Basic Spanish language skills are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided: No