Shift Operator, Monitoring & Diagnostics
LOCATION: Houston, TX (Hybrid: 50% Remote / 50% On-site) or Jupiter, FL
STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt
About the Role & Hanwha Power M&D
Hanwha Power M&D is seeking experienced Gas Turbine Power Plant Professionals (Operations, I&C, or Mechanics) who are looking to transition to an office environment. This role is ideal for power plant professionals with strong computer and communication skills who can serve as the central hub for day-to-day M&D Operations.
Hanwha Power provides aftermarket upgrades, gas turbine equipment, and outage support for Large Frame Power Plants and Gas Turbine Powered Compressors used in the LNG industry. Our M&D center monitors close to 70 large frame gas turbines. Because our customers utilize a range of equipment—from OEM setups to Hanwha Power (formerly PSM) upgrades—no two plants are identical.
As an M&D Operator, you will utilize highly tuned alarm systems to assist customers in getting ahead of potential issues, managing major events (trips, runbacks, unloads), and fielding requests to restore normal operations. You will filter incoming alarms and disposition actionable items using your expertise and our extensive library of Knowledge-Based Articles. Issues requiring deeper evaluation are escalated to the shift engineer or specialists. You will be supported by a robust team of Combustion Tuning, Autotune, Controls, Vibration, I&C, and Operations Specialists, with further backing from Hanwha Power’s Service Engineering and R&D departments.
IMPORTANT QUALIFICATION NOTE: While we recognize that processing plants utilize much of the same auxiliary equipment, the primary focus of this role is on Gas Turbines, particularly combustion systems. Therefore, direct Gas Turbine experience is a strict requirement for this position. Highly skilled Process Professionals without specific Gas Turbine experience will not be considered at this time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor Gas Turbine and Auxiliary plant equipment as part of a 24/7 team based in an M&D Center location.
- Work with a variety of heavy frame Gas Turbines (specifically GE 7FA, GE 7EA, SW501, and M501 units) to make recommendations on operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, following problems to the root cause.
- Apply deep understanding of Gas Turbine systems (e.g., IGV, IBH, multi-stage fuel nozzles, CDMS, flashback, disc cavities/wheel spaces, bearings, exhausts, and emissions monitoring).
- Monitor Centrifugal Compressors used in the LNG industry with GTs as the prime movers.
- Utilize AVEVA (OSIsoft) PI tools for monitoring, analysis, and graphical representation of Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and HRSG operations.
- Leverage in-house GT experts (controls, performance, design, etc.) for assistance as required.
- Collaborate with the team to build a knowledge base of known issues and indicators for future troubleshooting reference.
- Clearly communicate corrective actions to customers via email and/or phone calls.
- Facilitate and actively ensure all documentation is correct, complete, timely, and recorded appropriately.
- Work a 24/7 rotational 5-shift, 12-hour DuPont schedule, including overtime as necessary. (Note: Hybrid remote work is currently scheduled for nights and weekends).
- Remain available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- Complete EHS assigned regulatory training for the work area as described by the EHS Training Matrix.
- Undertake elective travel as required and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Training:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- 2-year Degree from a technical/vocational school OR equivalent experience from Military, Power Generation, or LNG facilities.
- Strong computer competency, including Microsoft Office, web-based applications (PI Vision, SharePoint), remote desktop connections, VPNs, cybersecurity best practices, and navigating file/folder structures.
Skills & Experience:
- 2+ years working in a Heavy Frame Gas Turbine Power Plant environment or LNG Facility as an Operator, Technician, I&C, or in Engineering.
- Working experience with GT control systems (GE, MHI, Ovation, and/or Siemens).
- Knowledge of general GT control philosophy, architecture, design, startup, and commissioning (Preferred).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
- Knowledge of GT support systems and associated supervisory instrument limits and alarm levels.
- Strong overall computer skills, including experience working with spreadsheets, databases, Process Information (PI), and word processing software.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in Gas Turbine commissioning, operations, mechanics, and diagnostics.
- Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID) and Control Logic.
- Experience with Nuovo Pignone centrifugal compressors, John Crane dry gas seals, dry gas seal systems, and Gas Turbine/Centrifugal control systems.
- Multilingual candidates (Spanish & Korean) are a strong plus.
Hanwha Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled.
Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 2 years or more of Gas Turbine Power Plant experience?
- Are you able to work a 24/7 rotating Dupont schedule reliably?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77079
