An experienced On-Site Services Machinist is sought to join a global turbine services team supporting GE/Alstom and OEM turbines. This role is responsible for the on-site machining of major rotating equipment components, including setting up and operating manual and numerically controlled machine tools across customer sites worldwide.
About the Role
The On-Site Services Machinist performs in-situ machining operations — including milling, boring, flange facing, drilling, grinding, and turning — on gas and steam turbine components at customer sites. The role also covers deblading and reblading of steam turbines, diaphragm repair and alignment, and leading on-site crews to ensure safe, quality, and timely project completion.
Career Impact & Global Opportunity
This role offers extensive international exposure, working across diverse markets and cultures on major power generation outage projects. On-Site Services Machinists gain deep technical expertise on GE/Alstom and OEM turbines, along with strong leadership and cross-cultural coordination skills — valuable experience for long-term careers in global field services.
Why This Role Matters
Precise on-site machining and diaphragm alignment directly restore turbine efficiency and reliability, minimizing downtime for critical power generation assets. By leading outage crews safely and maintaining strict quality and EHS standards, this role protects both customer operations and project outcomes on high-stakes turbine repairs.
Key Responsibilities
On-Site Machining Operations
- Perform in-situ machining operations, including milling, boring, flange facing, drilling, grinding, and turning on gas and steam turbine components
- Operate portable boring bars and machining equipment for precise machining of turbine casings, bearing housings, and diaphragms
- Execute deblading and reblading of steam turbines on site in accordance with approved instructions
Diaphragm Repair & Alignment
- Perform steam turbine diaphragm alignment to restore concentricity and minimize efficiency losses
- Lead and supervise diaphragm repair jobs at customer sites, acting as the representative of On-Site Services Specialist (OSS) in front of internal and external customers
Safety, Quality & Planning
- Execute assignments according to GE EHS and Quality requirements, ensuring rules are understood by the crew prior to starting work
- Complete all pre-job planning and post-job reporting, including machine and tooling preparation and ordering parts and supplies
- Perform maintenance of clean work areas, tooling, and equipment
Travel & Special Duties
- Travel globally on short notice and for extended periods during outage seasons, working non-uniform weekly schedules
- Support special projects as assigned by management, including development of innovative service offerings and delivery of training
- Drive a strong safety, quality, and customer-centric culture across assigned crews
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field, or a high school degree with relevant work experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in machining, preferably on power generation equipment with GE/Alstom and OEM turbines
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and work within an On-Site Service Crew
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Able to understand and read technical work instructions in English
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 90% of the time globally on short notice, including weekends and holidays
Desired Characteristics
- Welding experience on steam and gas turbine parts according to OEM process
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel
- Cross-cultural conflict resolution skills and the ability to mediate within a diverse crew
- Mentorship and coaching ability to support structured development of junior technicians
- Cultural intelligence, including proactive knowledge of regional business etiquette and safety protocols across international markets
About the Opportunity
This position offers deep technical exposure to GE/Alstom and OEM turbine technology through hands-on field work across global power generation projects. It is well suited to machinists seeking an internationally mobile career with strong opportunities for technical growth, leadership, and cross-cultural experience.
Who Should Apply
This role suits experienced machinists with a strong power generation background who are comfortable with extensive global travel, high-pressure field environments, and leading on-site crews. Ideal candidates combine technical machining expertise with strong communication, cross-cultural adaptability, and a safety-first mindset.
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