Job Posting: Team Lead – Steam Turbine Valve Technician

Team Lead – Steam Turbine Valve Technician

Gainesville, GA

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Overview

Description

Employbridge is hiring for a client in Gainesville, GA. 

• Lead daily work activities for the valve technician team, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

• Perform and oversee precise measurement of components using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision instruments.

• Verify equipment and work piece dimensions to ensure conformance with engineering specifications.

• Operate and guide team members in the use of cutting, grinding, machining, and related equipment.

• Lead the dismantling, inspection, repair, and reassembly of steam turbine valves, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, power tools, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.

• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to determine repair sequences and specifications.

• Serve as primary point of contact with Supervisors, Project Engineers, and other departments to review work scope, scheduling, resource needs, and technical requirements.

• Provide hands-on support in fitting, assembling, welding, and machining of components as required.

• Support planning, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing activities for all valve repair projects.

• Ensure proper disposal of scrap and waste materials in accordance with company and environmental standards.

• Verify that production and quality documentation is completed accurately and on time.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and ensure team compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.

• Train, mentor, and evaluate technicians to improve skill levels and support career development.

• Ensure shift-to-shift continuity through clear documentation and communication of work status.

Job Requirements

Position Requirements:
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated experience in turbine valve maintenance and repair.
• Ability to lead and coach a team, assigning tasks based on skill level and project needs.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring tools and technical interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Education & Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience maintaining, dismantling, and installing industrial machinery, with specific experience on steam turbine valves preferred.
• Prior experience in a lead or senior technician role strongly preferred.
• Trade school, vocational training, or related technical certifications are a plus.
• Manual machining or welding experience preferred but not required.