Gas Repair Specialist - 2nd Shift

About the role

Build your career with EthosEnergy as a 2nd Shift Mechanical Gas Turbine Rotor Specialist at our Houston, TX gas turbine repair facility. In this critical, hands-on role, you will plan and coordinate complex repairs on gas turbine rotating equipment, including inspection, disassembly, machining, assembly, blading, and balancing to exacting tolerances. You will evaluate customer equipment, develop safe and cost-effective repair plans, manage production documentation in the ERP system, and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure each project meets customer requirements and EthosEnergy standards.

Responsibilities

• Review job releases, equipment history, and supporting documentation to confirm the scope of work and prepare incoming inspection packages.
• Build and maintain ERP job records, shop work packages, inspection forms, and related production documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection results to verify compliance with EthosEnergy and OEM standards.
• Develop repair scopes and cost estimates covering labor, materials, outside services, and required technical resources.
• Coordinate scope, estimates, and technical requirements with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Commercial, and leadership.
• Lead project scope reviews, document agreed changes, and update cost workbooks and ERP records as needed.
• Initiate purchases for parts, materials, and vendor services; monitor supplier deliverables and resolve issues with Supply Chain.
• Partner with Manufacturing on make-or-buy decisions and support production schedules, including overtime when required.
• Prepare RFQ estimates and extra-work cost authorizations in coordination with Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, and management.
• Identify process improvements and continuously expand technical knowledge of rotating equipment and repair methods.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of direct experience in turbomachinery repairs (preferred).
• 2‑3 years minimum in a manufacturing or repair shop environment.
• Customer relations and project planning experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• CAD or PMP certification is a plus.
• Ability to work Monday‑Friday, 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m., with overtime available based on business needs.
• Stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift; perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, overhead reaching, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Work safely in confined areas and on ladders, platforms, and elevated surfaces.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lb unassisted and occasionally move up to 75 lb with assistance or mechanical equipment.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, slings, and rigging equipment to position and maneuver gas turbine components and tooling.

Skills

• Gas turbine expertise: strong knowledge of gas turbine operating principles, rotor and stator components, compressor, combustion, and turbine sections across industrial and aero‑derivative systems.
• Technical interpretation: ability to read OEM manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials, specifications, tolerances, repair procedures, and work instructions.
• Component repair: