Turbine Technician, Linam Ranch
Hobbs, NM, US, 88240
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The Turbine Technician is responsible for Maintenance of Gas Turbines, Compressors, Generators and package related equipment. Responsible for directing Contract Field Service Technicians when needed. May also be responsible for other rotating equipment repair and maintenance on an as needed basis.The Turbine Technician will be reporting to our Linam Ranch facility in Hobbs, NM.
*This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email.
The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date, whichever is earlier. The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.
Responsibilities May Include:
- Performs preventative maintenance on Gas Turbines which includes Gas Producer wash, filter changes, Annual Inspections and calibrations
- Performs maintenance on Gas Turbines which includes Gas Producer, Compressors, Control Panels, Surge Controls, Air intake Systems and package safety equipment
- Swings Gas Producers on scheduled overhauls
- Develops a maintenance schedule for Turbines
- Conduct vibration analysis, thermographic analysis, and performance monitoring to detect early signs of wear, misalignment, or failure.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance work, and turbine performance data.
- Communicates with operations on maintenance needs and schedules
- Attends test cell runs on new Gas Producers
- Attends tear down of Gas Producers and Compressors that are being overhauled
- Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in turbines and auxiliary systems.
- Perform repairs on damaged or worn-out components such as bearings, seals, blades, rotors, and casings.
- Overhaul and replace major turbine components as needed.
- Assist with the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new turbines and related equipment.
- Ensure proper calibration of instrumentation and control systems associated with turbine operations.
- Repair and Maintenance of other plant rotating equipment on an as needed basis.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid driver’s license
- 3 or more years of experience as a Gas Turbine Technician, and capable of independently troubleshooting and repairing Gas Turbine Control Systems
- Able to read Electrical and Mechanical Gas Turbine drawings, Gas Producer data sheets and Compressor Curve data sheets
- Willingness to perform/comply with the following:
- Work overtime, which includes some weekends and holidays
- Read technical procedures and materials in English
- Work near large, hot, high-speed machines
- Climb up to 250 feet in height, occasionally may climb A-frame ladders.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces
- Lift up to 65 pounds, periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the gas plant.
- Regularly stoops, squats, kneels and crouches for durations up to 3 minutes.
- Work outside in harsh weather conditions
- Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat
- Learn computer software associated with process operations
- Available for callouts
- Work closely with engineering teams, maintenance managers, and other technicians to solve complex mechanical problems and improve turbine performance.
- Provide training and guidance to junior technicians when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7 or more years of experience as a Gas Turbine Technician, and capable of independently troubleshooting and repairing Gas Turbine Control Systems
- 3 or more years of experience with PLC Based Controls Panels and Relay logic Control Panels.
- 1 or more of years of experience with mechanical and/or rotating equipment maintenance
- Certification of Gas Turbine Training
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of rotating machinery dynamics, vibration analysis, and precision alignment techniques.
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and specialized diagnostic equipment.
- Willingness to travel to job sites as required.
Midstream
The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.
Total Rewards:
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
- 8% 401k company match
- Cash Balance Account pension
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
To be considered:
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 07/21/2025.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: Albuquerque