What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Turbine Technician position at Sulzer?
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About The Role
Job Summary
The Sr. Machinery Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical systems. This role performs complex diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
This job profile is intended for experienced support-level staff that generally works autonomously and only requires closer supervision in non-routine situations.
Position Summary
Hands-on technician in the disassembly, inspection, assembly, and testing of gas turbine engines, subassemblies, components, and accessories.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
About The Role
Job Summary
The Sr. Machinery Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical systems. This role performs complex diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
This job profile is intended for experienced support-level staff that generally works autonomously and only requires closer supervision in non-routine situations.
Position Summary
Hands-on technician in the disassembly, inspection, assembly, and testing of gas turbine engines, subassemblies, components, and accessories.
Responsibilities
- Work independently and with team members to disassemble, inspect, conduct minor repairs, assemble, and modify gas turbine engines, turbines, accessories, and support systems.
- Read and interpret work instructions and inspection manuals to determine material compliance. Record findings in project logs and submit to next department.
- Use calibrated measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
- Adhere to detailed work instructions and procedures assigned by the supervisor and monitored by a quality inspector.
- Acquire personal tools and hardware to perform the work. Specialized tools provided by Sulzer.
- Operate instrumentation to perform pressure and flow tests.
- Review all phases of tasks, as specified by work instructions, perform self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Inspect, operate, and maintain shop equipment, facilities, and support systems.
- Package engines for shipment to the customer.
- Complete any other tasks within the company to support objectives and to develop individual skills.
- Foster a positive working environment and relationships with colleagues.
- Perform all tasks at the highest level of safety awareness.
- Properly utilize provided PPE at all times.
- Properly utilize lifting and rigging fixtures and tooling.
- Occasional travel may be required. 1-2 weeks a year in variable weather conditions.
- Able to work in high noise level conditions utilizing proper PPE.
- Able to lift 60lbs.
- Able to maintain certification to operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, etc.).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Up to 3 months of hands-on jet engine or diesel mechanic experience
- 1 year experience in Diesel or Gas Turbine Engine Repair
- Formal training in power plant mechanics and operation
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.