Turbine Resident Engineer

About the role

The Turbine Resident Engineer provides overall technical responsibility for supporting the customer in identifying plant risks, resolving turbine issues, and recommending solutions to improve performance and availability of steam turbine assets.

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive plant walk‑downs and visual inspections of turbines and auxiliary systems.
• Prepare and submit monthly technical reports to the client.
• Participate in quarterly technical discussion meetings with similar Eskom power stations.
• Provide emergency consultation during unplanned turbine failures.
• Inform the client of latest engineering designs and fleet experience, delivering reports at least every six months.
• Assist in compiling technical specifications for turbine component refurbishments.
• Deliver turbine‑related training and technology transfer to client engineers.
• Act as the communication channel with the OEM for technical matters.
• Update GE Vernova documentation and ensure correct application of operating and maintenance procedures.
• Identify and optimise spare parts inventories for planned overhauls.
• Define maintenance scope and recommend work packages for major outages.
• Investigate turbine occurrences, report deviations, and advise on re‑commissioning activities.

Required profile

• Strong technical product knowledge of steam turbines.
• Analytical skills applied to plant performance and risk assessment.
• Ability to work on‑site and be available for emergency support.
• Experience preparing technical reports and specifications.
• Effective communication with OEMs and client engineering teams.

Required skills

• Steam turbine engineering and operation.
• Plant inspection and walk‑down procedures.
• Technical reporting and documentation.
• Maintenance planning and spare‑parts optimisation.
• Familiarity with GE Vernova documentation standards.