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About NAES

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

Summary

This position will be based at the NAES Plantersville facility supporting major overhauls on Gas Turbines and Auxiliary bases.

NAES Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides technical direction and advisory services supporting gas turbine and auxiliary base overhaul services, start-up and commissioning. Provide the technical field direction or professional opinions on heavy industrial equipment (i.e., gas turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, etc.). The TFA is considered the field liaison between customer, equipment conditions, and engineering support. In addition to the TFA's technical equipment knowledge, they are also responsible for the planning, scheduling, and defining of projects and scopes of work.

Primary Duties

• Provide Advisory Services and Technical Direction for major maintenance, start-up and commissioning projects.
• Project planning, scheduling, and estimating for assigned work.
• Complete status reports and technical reports (i.e., recording on critical measurements).
• Provide professional guidance related to critical measurements and acceptance criteria major as defined by OEMs or based on industry specified best practice.
• Assist in finding and supporting repair shops to perform Scopes of Work based on inspection findings.
• Participate in project planning and project execution meetings.
• Awareness around NAES site safety program and responsibility to ensure these procedures are followed during all work activities.
• Support business development activities to contribute to customer satisfaction.

Working Relationships

NAES TFAs report to department heads within the Engineered Performance Division.

Compensation

The initial salary range is $127,500 to $175,100 based on experience and qualifications.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience and technical competencies may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
• Years of Experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred Experience: Providing technical advice and direction for heavy industrial rotating equipment. Specific experience with gas turbines, steam turbines and generators, Experience with major OEM equipment (GE, Siemens, Westinghouse, Alstom).
• Licenses/Certification: OSHA safety certifications and other relevant licenses and certifications. Preferably OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certified.
• Software/Equipment Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Preferred experience with Microsoft Project.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work hours are dependent on project plan coinciding with industry standards. This could include weekend work, alternate shifts and other extended hours may be required based on specific requirements. Ground and air travel is required for this position. Ability to travel up to 30% may be required. Work is performed at an established home office environment or headquarters office, and on industrial sites that require protective clothing and equipment. Work at facilities can occur around industrial hazards, in areas of high noise levels, and around new construction. Physical mobility to transverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain are essential. Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms are essential.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred 10 year(s): Providing technical advice and direction for heavy industrial rotating equipment. Specific experience with gas turbines, steam turbines and generators, Experience with major OEM equipment (GE, Siemens, Westinghouse, Alstom).

Education

Preferred Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required Driver's License.

Skills

Preferred
- GE Turbines
- MS Office Suite
- MS Project
- OSHA 10 Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- OSHA Regulations
- Siemens Turbines
- Steam Generation Systems
- Steam Generator
- Technical Support
- Technical Writing
- Verbal and Written Communications

Behaviors

Preferred
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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