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Gas Turbine Technician Trainee Program at TransCanada Turbines

Date Posted: July 19, 2024
Application Deadline: August 15, 2024
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:

  • Industrial Trades and Technology
Job Start Date: September 10, 2024
Job Location: On-site Position (Airdrie, AB, Canada)
Positions Available: 6
Salary: 18-22 negotiable
Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description

The duties of this position will enable the applicant to successfully engage in the following tasks once they have finished the trainee program which requires a 2 year commitment to a rotational learning program which includes learning segments in all re quired areas of the shop and business covering a variety of essential topics which will enable successful completion of the trainee program:

  • Accomplish the repair and overhaul of General Electric and/or Siemens industrial gas turbines, ensuring that this work is carried out in accordance with the applicable OEM manuals, TCT specifications and procedures, and standard industry practices.
  • Hands on disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and/or assembly of the various product types as required to achieve shop production schedules.
  • Make ongoing work scope recommendations based upon shop floor observations.
  • Work with production and materials to facilitate the flow of material through the shop.
  • Perform in field maintenance, repairs and inspections on installed units.
  • Help to ensure that customer expectations are met, in terms of delivery, cost, quality and responsiveness.
  • Work with the engine team(s) to ensure a focused, constructive and communicative working environment, delivering high levels of personal and company performance from your team, and from the support services working with your team.
  • Monitor and maintain tooling and equipment. Ensure that this equipment is kept in a safe reliable working order. Remove from service any tool or equipment found to be defective.
  • Make recommendations on tooling and equipment to be provisioned for a gas generator overhaul shop and field service group.
  • Monitor shop practices to ensure that the facility is always operated in a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscience manner, per TCT policies and procedures. Take steps to correct any condition that violates this fundamental principle.
  • Make recommendations on policy and procedures to improve shop productivity and profit of the company in general, and to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Preparation of engines for the testing in the TransCanada Turbines test cell facility.
  • Maintenance and repair of all engine test support equipment.
  • Testing of engines in accordance with the relevant General Electric and/or Siemens test schedule.
  • Increase knowledge of the HSE Policy and Manual and maintain a positive attitude towards the health and safety of myself and my coworkers
  • Take ownership of HSE issues and demonstrate enthusiasm and support for HSE.
  • Other duties as directed by the Manager, Production or designate(s).

Qualifications

Employee / team flexibility is of prime importance to TransCanada Turbines. It is important that all employees are willing and able to assist with any activity, at any time, as necessary to support the needs of a changing and demanding customer base in the gas turbine repair and overhaul business. A prime example of this would be assisting in inspection and training activities.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • A sufficient level of mechanical aptitude is required
  • Experience in a shop setting would be considered an asset
  • Proactive, self-starter with strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
  • Willingness to learn and problem solve
  • Strong drive to learn and a solid work ethic

Other

TransCanada Turbines (TCT) is the sole authorized overhaul, repair, and maintenance provider for General Electric and Siemens Energy aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, serving an expanding international client base. TCT operates an overhaul depot in Airdrie, Alberta with a testing facility in Calgary, Alberta, and field service locations around the world.


How to Apply

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Company Information

Company Name: TransCanada Turbines

Address: 998 Hamilton Blvd

City/Town: Airdrie

Postal/Zip Code: T4A 0K8

Province/State: AB

Country: Canada

Website:


Company Contact

Contact Person: Deidra Campagna

Contact Person Job Title: Senior Manager, Human Resources

Telephone: 403-420-4268

Email: Deidra_Campagna@tcturbines.com