Gas Turbine Applications Engineer

Analyze gas turbine components (compressors, combustors, turbines, rotors, blades, vanes) for performance limits, degradation, and operational capability.

Analyze gas turbine components for understanding and of component interchangeability and compatibility based on operating conditions

Review field data to identify performance gaps and root causes of component issues.

Analyze and propose upgrade solutions to improve efficiency, output, reliability, and emissions.

Define scope and technical requirements for component repairs, redesigns or retrofits.

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and service teams to execute upgrades.

Interface directly with customers to understand operational challenges and recommend solutions.

Support outage planning, inspections, and post-upgrade performance validation.

Deliver technical training and guidance.

Work closely with suppliers, product engineering, and field service teams to ensure alignment on upgrade strategies.

Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure all engineering solutions meet industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality requirements.

Works with the Engineered Performance team and reports up to the Engineered Performance Management. Does not have any direct reports.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.