Lead Technical Field Advisor

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Lead Technical Field Advisor - Full Time - Maitland NSW, Australia

**Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.**

**Join the Field Services team at Sulzer Australia**

Are you a seasoned turbine expert with a knack for leading technical overhauls? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise drives success? At Sulzer, we’re on the lookout for a

**Lead Technical Field Engineer** to spearhead onsite overhauls of steam and gas turbines. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and leadership to a global organization that values innovation and excellence, we want you on our team

**About the Role**
Reporting to the **Field Services/ Senior Project Manager**, this role is pivotal in delivering technical direction and support during critical outages. You’ll oversee the assessment, disassembly, reassembly, and condition monitoring of turbine components, ensuring top-tier performance for our clients in power generation, petrochemicals, and heavy industry.

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- **Turbine Overhaul Leadership**: Lead onsite overhauls with technical expertise, guiding the site team through disassembly and reassembly processes.
- **Component Assessment**: Perform fact-finding and condition assessments on turbine components and provide expert recommendations.
- **HSEQ Excellence**: Support the preparation of HSEQ documentation, including Inspection & Test Plans and Safe Work Method Statements.
- T**ooling & Outage Prep**: Advise on tooling requirements and assist with detailed outage preparations.
- **Outage Scheduling**: Collaborate with the team to develop and manage schedules for outage activities.
- **Customer Engagement**: Partner with the sales team and provide technical expertise during customer interactions.
- **Comprehensive Reporting**: Deliver detailed reports post-outage, capturing overhaul activities and assessments.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Identify and address nonconformances while ensuring all onsite documentation is completed.
- **Travel Opportunities**: Some Travel across the APAC region to support diverse projects.

**What You’ll Need to Succeed**

**Qualifications & Expertise**:

- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent experience.
- **10+ years** in technical field roles for steam or gas turbines.
- OEM-backed training on steam and gas turbines.
- Deep knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance practices,
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.

**Experience That Stands Out**:

- Managing, complex outages, including capital upgrades and new equipment commissioning.
- Expertise in outage planning, scheduling, and subcontractor management.

**What’s in It for You?**

**Benefits**:

- Competitive bonus scheme.
- Phone, laptop, and a corporate credit card for travel.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Work with a global leader in innovation and engineering excellence.

**Join Sulzer Today**
At Sulzer, we’re committed to **powering progress** for our customers, our people, and the planet. This is your chance to lead impactful projects, collaborate with experts, and grow with a global leader in field services.

**Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.**
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