Turbo Machinery Advisor – Power Systems, Geothermal Systems

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

📋 Description

• Direct the development roadmap for turbines and expanders, ensuring consistency with long-term system architecture, commercial viability, and manufacturability.

• Offer senior-level mentorship to engineers and technical contributors, assisting in shaping design methodologies, testing priorities, and integration strategies.

• Suggest best practices in the design of rotating machinery, material selection, thermodynamic cycle choices, and system optimization.

• Review and enhance thermodynamic cycle models, system assumptions, and performance forecasts.

• Provide recommendations on blade geometry, flow efficiency techniques, and integration between components.

• Assess alternative configurations for durability, maintenance requirements, and operational limitations in geothermal settings.

• Supervise prototype testing methods, including performance validation under realistic geothermal or steam-cycle conditions.

• Aid the team in establishing testing protocols, determining instrumentation needs, and developing risk-mitigation strategies for rotating equipment.

• Offer guidance on safety standards, mechanical integrity requirements, and relevant codes related to turbomachinery operation in geothermal and industrial environments.

• Advise on documentation and compliance requirements for initial pilot projects and field implementations.

• Assist in evaluating manufacturing pathways, vendor selection, and component sourcing for small-scale, high-efficiency turbine systems.

• Recommend frameworks for quality assurance and reliability suited for early production and scaling.

• Review technical documentation, such as design analyses, testing summaries, and risk assessments.

• Help create clear technical updates for internal stakeholders, external partners, and prospective investors.

• Utilize an established network in turbomachinery, geothermal, steam-cycle power, or related sectors to facilitate partnerships, pilot opportunities, and early adopter relationships.

• Provide senior technical representation in discussions with research institutions, industrial partners, utilities, and potential demonstration sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) or equivalent senior-level industry experience in mechanical engineering, turbomachinery, thermal sciences, or relevant fields.

• Over 15 years of experience with steam turbines, expanders, ORC systems, or comparable rotating equipment.

• Extensive knowledge of geothermal, waste-heat recovery, or thermal-to-power systems.

• Expert understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structural considerations, and the design of rotating equipment.

• Proven history of advising or leading engineering teams on intricate mechanical systems.

• Strong industry connections within the turbomachinery, geothermal energy, or thermal power generation sectors.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Capability to work independently and provide impactful guidance within limited advisory hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.