QA/QC Engineer – Steam Turbine & Generator Services

Role Overview

This position ensures that maintenance, overhaul, repair, installation, commissioning, and field service of steam turbines and generators conform fully to contractual obligations, industrial standards, OEM guidelines, quality management protocols, and client expectations. The QA/QC Engineer leads quality control initiatives, performs inspections, manages non-conformance reports, and promotes continual enhancement to achieve flawless service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and uphold the Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001 standards, creating and monitoring Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Control Procedures, and Method Statements.
• Ensure project adherence to specifications, client demands, OEM norms, and industry codes while supporting both internal and external audits and managing corrective and preventive responses.
• Coordinate inspections throughout turbine and generator disassembly, repair, assembly, alignment, and commissioning stages, verifying dimensions, clearances, tolerances, and technical details against OEM requirements.
• Review and endorse inspection documentation, monitor calibration status of testing tools.
• Oversee rotor, stator, turbine blade, bearing inspections; conduct shaft runout, alignment, coupling checks; supervise various NDT techniques (PT, MT, UT, ET, VT), dynamic balancing, electrical testing, and commissioning assessments.
• Identify, document, and investigate quality concerns, generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and track their resolution.
• Perform root cause analyses employing methods like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, FMEA.
• Apply corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA).
• Act as the quality liaison with customers during inspections and audits; coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure compliance; support customer acceptance testing and on-site approvals.
• Manage quality documentation, maintain inspection records, compile reports, KPI dashboards, and lessons learned ensuring traceability of all repair and inspection activities.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields with 5-10 years of QA/QC experience specifically in steam turbine or generator services, power plant or rotating equipment maintenance.
• Experience with leading OEM equipment such as Siemens Energy, GE, Mitsubishi Power, Ansaldo, Toshiba, or Alstom is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of steam turbine structures, rotor and blade inspection methods, bearing systems, steam path evaluation, and assembly/alignment techniques.
• Expertise in generator rotor/stator inspections, electrical testing, commissioning processes, and understanding of insulation systems and cooling methods (air vs hydrogen).
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, inspection plan development, quality audits, root cause analysis, and statistical process control.
• Proficient with Non-Destructive Testing methods including Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic, and Eddy Current Testing.
• Experienced with precision measuring instruments like micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and laser alignment tools.
• Certifications such as ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor, ASNT Level II (VT/PT/MT/UT), NACE/Coating Inspection, Six Sigma Green Belt, and API Q1/Quality Training are preferred.
• Strong analytical reasoning, meticulous attention to detail, client-focused attitude, excellent communication, teamwork, leadership abilities, decision-making under pressure, and a drive for continuous improvement.

About The Team

The Gas Services unit provides advanced low-emission power generation solutions through comprehensive servicing and modernization of gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators. This includes efforts aimed at decarbonization through service offerings, digitalization, and fleet upgrades.

About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is a global energy technology leader with approximately 100,000 employees across more than 90 countries. We focus on developing sustainable, reliable, and innovative energy solutions to support the energy transition globally. Our extensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities contribute to the generation of one-sixth of the world’s electricity. Diversity and inclusion are core values within our multicultural workforce, empowering creative energy and innovation.

Benefits

• Challenging and engaging projects in a dynamic environment
• Options for remote and flexible working arrangements
• Collaborative international professional support network
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company