Job Description Summary

Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes, and GE Power, as well as the Authorized Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes, and GE Power, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair and execution, strategy and fulfillment with best-in-class quality, speed, and cost for the Joint Venture Partners and Authorized Service Providers network.

We are looking for a Turbine Engine Test Technician to add to the Houston Service Center ’s Test Cell team on 2nd Shift.

As a Test Technician you will be performing complete mechanical and operational acceptance tests and associated troubleshooting of repaired Aeroderivative Gas Turbine engines. You will also be performing engine installation into cell, assuring completeness and correctness of test instrumentation and support equipment, and perform component replacements as needed. Finally, you will be performing both pre and post-test activities such as full engine borescope testing, final engine quality inspections, and shipping Aero Alliance’s customers.

Job Description

• Perform testing and associated troubleshooting of Aero-derivative Gas Turbines during test
• Use Woodward/GE control system and software monitoring tools effectively for preparing, running and associated troubleshooting of engines/packages during test, meeting Aero Alliance quality and delivery standards
• Perform complete mechanical and operational acceptance test on all engine/package models. Adjust engine controls, such as mapping for emissions, and equipment as needed, to accomplish successful testing
• Use appropriate calculators to estimate performance, thrust balance orifice sizes etc. to determine if engine meets test acceptance criteria
• Accurately understand and interpret test data to accept or reject engines and packages based on test requirements
• Perform engine and package problem diagnosis and take corrective action on engines, packages, or components causing test failures
• Complete necessary forms and log sheets, as assigned, neatly, accurately, and legibly
• Operate and maintain package support systems and equipment such as load banks, starter skids, gas compressors and emissions monitoring system
• Perform special tests as needed
• Maintain facilities, materials, and work areas orderly by exercising good housekeeping practice
• Work individually and in teams to support continuous improvement projects and Lean action work-outs
• Work with other technicians to ensure customer requirements and timelines are met.
• Conform to all safety and quality requirements and compliance with current policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.