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Your role

At Solar Turbines, they are dedicated to attracting and retaining next-generation talent. Their interns and new hires work on projects that impact the business and the future of the company. With offices and facilities around the world, the recruits will collaborate and connect with Solar employees on a global scale.

You will be welcomed into a workforce that powers the future with innovative ideas that you make a reality. Join the team of experts in engineering, manufacturing and operations, sales, supply chain, environmental health and safety, human resources and more!

The Fleet Engineer rotation program is a 3-year program. The first year will be spent in training focused on a broad exposure to Solar’s products and the Customer Service organization. After the 14 months of training, the candidate will spend 2 additional years in the district office as a Fleet Engineer. At this time, the selected candidate will be required to travel.

While in Melbourne, the successful candidate will receive:

• On-line web-based training and classroom training.
• Commissioning and maintenance field assignments at customer sites.
• Controls engineering assignment.
• Exposure to the Customer Service Response Center and QHSE training.
• Engine Overhaul, engine teardown inspections, build and test and field assignments at customer sites. The candidate will be trained in all aspects of Machinery.
• Fleet Management Services including the support of a Solar Fleet Manager in a District office.
• Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.

This is a hands-on position that requires travel and overtime, customer interface, and some possible offshore assignments. This position is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to Fleet Managers in maintaining and managing machinery management Agreements between Solar and customers. The Engineer facilitates equipment failure investigations and root cause determination with appropriate groups; compiles and submits engineering reports and analysis to fleet managers for review; supports fleet managers with alert management, preventative action reports, value tracking, and compilation of monthly reports and submission to customers.

He/She/They will participate in and support onsite condition assessments. The Fleet engineer will also support the fleet manager with service bulletin compliance and implementation of corrective actions as well as follow up on pending issues defined within the issue tracker. Fleet engineers must be well versed in both Solar and customer Health Safety Security and Environment management systems. Ensure compliance with the Health Safety Security and Environment requirements, and best practices and provide overviews to Field Service Representatives and other personnel who will be visiting customer sites.

About you

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work overtime.
• High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• 0-2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work in a range of environments. High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.
• Ability to handle work in a high-pressure environment.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Previous Internships or related work experience with customer-facing activities is strongly preferred.

Benefits

They offer a total rewards package including a competitive remuneration package with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Dental & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Fitness Center
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Income Programs
• Technical Courses

Training & development

The foundational training provided will be a combination of classroom and online training, significant hands-on training, structured on-the-job training in the field, and mentored controls system training at various Solar locations covering:

• Gas Turbine Package Familiarization training
• Control Systems Training / Principles & Applications of Control Systems
• Borescope of Turbine Engines
• Power Generation and Gas Compression principles
• Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Career progression

Solar Turbines provides extensive career progression opportunities, offering employees the chance to develop technical and leadership skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment. Based on employee experiences, they foster a culture focused on growth, collaboration, and the ability to explore diverse roles, including international opportunities, making it an exciting place for long-term career development. Read about the employee experiences here.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• linkedin.com
• solarturbines.com/en_US/about-us/careers.html
• solarturbines.com/en_US/about-us/careers/benefits.html