On Site Services - Machinist

GE Vernova


Date: 1 day ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Remote
Job Description Summary

The Machinist 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, you will set up and operate a variety of manual and numerically controlled machine tools.

Job Description

The general tasks and responsibilities of a Machinist includes, but not limited to the following:

  • Strong background in machining components for gas turbines, steam turbines, or heavy-duty equipment.
  • Perform On Site Machining operations, including milling, boring, drilling, grinding, and turning, on heavy duty large equipment.
  • Proficiency in interpreting mechanical drawings, including dimensions and geometric tolerances.
  • Familiarity with cutting tools, fixtures, and precision measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
  • Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment.
  • 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.
  • Create and maintain a personal commitment to EHS (safety) compliance, quality, and outage schedule.

What you'll bring;

  • Diploma from an accredited university or college or relevant hands-on experience in machining
  • Proven experience on onsite machining such as operating boring bar, lathe, milling machines etc.
  • Able to communicate, understand/read drawings and technical work instructions in English.
  • Ability to work according to a time schedule and meet deadlines accordingly.
  • Willing to train other persons according to the requirements (OJT).
  • Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and work in a team of Onsite Service Crew.
  • Work effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
  • Willingness and ability to travel for work globally on short notice and for extended periods of time, including weekends and holidays.
  • This position requires 100% travel both domestically and globally.

What you'll make you stand out;

  • Knowledge of GE/Alstom and oOEM Turbines.
  • Knowledge in different GT/ST Machining Scopes.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work in different countries and cultures.
  • Strong team player.
  • Strong desire to learn and adapt.
  • Able to cope with emergent request and respond fast.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

  • This is a remote position

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