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Services Specialist - On Site Services

4 days ago Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description Summary

The On Site Services Specialist (OSS) will have technical knowledge and experience working with GE/Alstom and oOEM turbines. He/she is responsible for the on-site machining of major rotating equipment components. In addition, He/she will set up and operate a variety of manual and numerically controlled machine tools.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute assignments according to GE EHS and Quality requirements & ensure rules are understood by the crew prior to the start of work.
  • Provide technical and EHS direction to those performing the work on Customer sites.
  • Lead and supervise repair jobs at Customer sites and act as the representative of On Site Services Specialist (OSS) in front of the customer (internal and external) to ensure safe, quality and timely completion of work.
  • Perform in-situ machining operations, including milling, boring, flange facing, drilling, grinding, and turning, on gas and steam turbine components.
  • Operate portable boring bars and machining equipment for precise machining of turbine casings, bearing housings, and diaphragms.
  • Conduct gas turbine casing alignment to ensure proper fit and assembly of turbine components.
  • Perform steam turbine diaphragm alignment to restore concentricity and minimize efficiency losses.
  • Carry out shaft and journal repairs, including grinding, polishing, and metal spraying, to restore worn-out surfaces.
  • Use laser or dial indicator alignment techniques to achieve precise positioning of machined components.
    Complete all pre-job planning and post job reporting required, fulfilling the needs of the customer as assigned including machine and tooling preparation, ordering parts and supplies.
  • Special duties can include but not be limited to: projects as assigned by management, development of innovative service offerings, delivery of training, and drive safety, quality, and customer-centric culture.
  • Must be willing to travel globally on short notice, and for extended periods of time during outage seasons; and the willingness to work weekly schedules that are not uniform on a day-to-day basis.

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field from an accredited university or college, or a high school degree with relevant work experience.
  • Minimum 10 experience on power generation equipment, out of experience on GE/Alstom and OEM Turbines machining and repair.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to handle complex work-packages.
  • Ability to work in different countries and cultures.
  • Able to understand/read technical work instructions in English.
  • Willing to train other persons according to the requirements (OJT).
  • Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and work in a team of Onsite Service Crew.
  • Willingness and ability to travel for work globally on short notice and for extended periods of time, including weekends and holidays. This position requires 70 - 80% travel.

Desired Characteristics

  • Has the knowledge and skill to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel
  • Ability to work under pressure; Take ownership of onsite activities
  • Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over-time
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution and ability to mediate interpersonal issues within a diverse crew is vital.
  • Mentorship/Coaching: Beyond just "training," the ability to create structured development plans for junior technicians to accelerate their competency.
  • Cultural Intelligence (CQ): Proactive knowledge of regional business etiquette and safety protocols in different international markets.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1610955907
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-06-20T18:32:20

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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