Turbine Technician - Memphis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, inspect, and maintain gas turbine generator packages (including Solar and 6000-class units) and associated auxiliaries: lube oil, hydraulic, fuel gas, inlet air, enclosure ventilation, cooling, fire/gas detection, and generator systems
• Support turbine start-up, loading, shutdown, cooldown, and turning-gear operations per OEM and site procedures
• Perform daily inspections of turbines and package systems; identify leaks, vibration, temperature, and alarm issues early and self-report before they affect generation
• Troubleshoot and repair operational issues on turbine packages during normal operation, start-up, trips, outages, or commissioning
• Adjust, repair, or replace faulty mechanical, electrical, and controls components on turbines, generators, and package auxiliaries
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of turbine control systems, including OEM turbine controllers, PLC, HMI, and SCADA interfaces
• Write, follow, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs; support lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, and site safety and environmental requirements
• Support scheduled turbine outages: filter changes, inspections, OEM work, system isolation, and return-to-service
• Support commissioning by witnessing turbine start-up, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring turnover
• Read and interpret P&IDs, OEM manuals, schematics, and drawings; coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to restore the turbine and keep generation online

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a technician or operator working on gas turbines, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience operating or maintaining gas turbines (Solar, 6000-class, or similar) in a power plant or industrial generation setting
• Experience with turbine auxiliaries (lube oil, fuel gas, inlet filtration, enclosure systems) and generator systems
• Experience writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
• Experience troubleshooting turbine equipment, including OEM turbine control interfaces and PLC/HMI/SCADA
• Associate’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Power Plant Technology, Turbine Technology, Mechatronics) or equivalent experience
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a team environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs (unassisted), climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%. Position is based at a SpaceX power generation facility; work at other SpaceX sites for extended periods may be required
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed based on turbine operational needs
• Ability to work in all environments (heat, cold, rain) while wearing appropriate PPE and remaining focused in hazardous areas