Turbine Control Technician

Job Title: Turbine Control Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Turbine Control Technician to lead the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems for steam and gas turbines. This role demands expert-level proficiency in turbine automation, protection logic, and control systems including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and instrumentation. The successful candidate will serve as a technical authority, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with all operational, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Troubleshooting & System Optimization:

• Lead diagnostics and root cause analysis for complex control system faults or turbine trips.

• Oversee tuning and optimization of turbine control loops for performance, reliability, and safety.

• Analyze system logs, alarms, and trends to identify opportunities for control system improvements.

Maintenance & Upgrades:

• Supervise or independently perform detailed calibrations and functional testing of sensors, transmitters, actuators, and control valves.

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of control hardware and software.

• Manage software backups, firmware updates, and logic modifications for PLCs, DCS, and turbine management systems.

Commissioning & Project Support:

• Provide technical leadership during turbine installations, upgrades, and major turnarounds.

• Review and validate control logic, interlocks, and protection systems in collaboration with engineering and OEMs.

• Support integration of control systems with plant-wide DCS and remote monitoring platforms.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all control system activities comply with industry standards (API, IEC, ISO) and safety regulations.

• Maintain and update technical documentation including control narratives, loop drawings, calibration records, and change logs.

• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and safety integrity level assessments for turbine-related control systems.

Leadership & Mentoring:

• Act as the go-to expert for turbine control issues across the site or fleet.

• Train and mentor junior and mid-level technicians.

• Participate in competency development programs and technical audits.

Key Focus Areas:

• Expert-level turbine control system diagnostics and tuning

• Leadership in maintenance, projects, and upgrades

• Regulatory and technical compliance

• Mentoring and technical governance

• Integration with plant systems and digital platforms

Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (Diploma with extensive experience may be considered).

Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in turbine control systems in power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial settings.

• Proven track record in handling OEM turbine systems (GE Mark VI/Vie, Siemens T3000, ABB, Emerson Ovation, etc.).

• Experience in managing major turnarounds, commissioning, or control system upgrades.

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in PLC/DCS programming, logic troubleshooting, and signal diagnostics.

• Familiarity with safety instrumented systems (SIS), turbine protection systems, and HMI configuration.

• Ability to interpret and create complex technical documentation and control logic.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership and decision-making under pressure

• Excellent communication with cross-disciplinary teams

• Strong documentation and planning skills

Certifications (Preferred):

• OEM certification in turbine control systems (GE, Siemens, etc.)

• ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

• TUV Functional Safety or similar

• Advanced PLC/DCS training