Turbine Operator

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Turbine Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our electrical turbines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our energy systems, troubleshooting issues, and implementing maintenance procedures to maximize turbine efficiency. This position may require travel to customer locations to ensure successful operation of the equipment.

Essential Functions

• Efficiently operate electrical turbines, ensuring they run within specified parameters.
• Monitor turbine performance through control systems, gauges, and other instrumentation to ensure optimal operation.
• Perform routine inspections of electrical and mechanical components to detect signs of wear, damage, or malfunction.
• Identify and address any issues or irregularities in the turbine’s operation.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults and malfunctions, utilizing diagnostic tools and following safety protocols.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, standards, and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Implement safety procedures and conduct emergency response drills as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of turbine performance, maintenance activities, and any incidents or anomalies.
• Prepare detailed reports for management, highlighting operational issues and recommending improvements.
• React promptly and effectively to emergency situations, including turbine shutdowns, system failures, or safety incidents.
• Perform emergency repairs and restore turbine functionality as quickly as possible.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment used for turbine operation and maintenance are well-maintained and in good working condition.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or needs for replacement to management.

Qualifications

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year of gas turbine controls/instrumentation/electrical experience preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status

Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions ability to adapt to change
• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Additional Information

Our CREATORS Culture

At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to our culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Career Progression
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.

Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age / All other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws

Why Solaris Join a company at the forefront of the energy infrastructure buildout powering data centers and industrial growth. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside a high-performing team.

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