Combustion Turbine Systems Engineer
Power Generation | Oakville, Ontario | Full-Time,
Permanent
OpTalent is leading this search on behalf of a leading
Ontario-based power generation organization.
The Opportunity
OpTalent is partnering with a leading power generation organization to recruit a Combustion Turbine Systems Engineer to join its Asset Management and Engineering team.
This is an opportunity to take on a highly specialized technical role supporting the reliability, performance, and lifecycle management of combustion turbine systems across a fleet of combined-cycle power generation facilities in Ontario.
Working closely with plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate stakeholders, you will provide technical expertise on complex equipment challenges, lead investigations and root-cause analyses, and contribute to capital projects, outage planning, and long-term asset strategies.
This is an individual contributor position suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with hands-on operational support, project involvement, and independent decision-making.
The position is based in Oakville, Ontario, with regular travel to operating facilities across the province.
Key Responsibilities
Combustion Turbine Engineering & Reliability
- Develop
and maintain specialized technical expertise in combustion turbine systems
and associated equipment.
- Provide
engineering support to plant operations and maintenance teams,
interpreting inspection findings, operating trends, field-test data, and
control-system information to identify equipment degradation and recommend
corrective actions.
- Lead
technical investigations, root-cause analyses, and equipment assessments,
developing testing plans and ensuring corrective actions and lessons
learned are implemented.
- Monitor
equipment health and performance using plant historians, OEM monitoring
systems, inspection reports, vibration data, alarms, and maintenance
history.
- Develop
and optimize maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability,
performance, and lifecycle cost.
- Identify
and assess technical risks and recommend appropriate mitigation
strategies.
Engineering Projects & Technical Solutions
- Develop
engineered solutions to address operational challenges and support capital
projects from scope development through execution and closeout.
- Prepare
technical specifications, evaluate engineering alternatives, and review
vendor proposals and technical deliverables.
- Review
OEM and vendor engineering documentation, including drawings,
calculations, technical reports, and design submittals, ensuring
compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Coordinate
gas turbine performance and compliance testing, including test planning,
data validation, correction-curve application, reporting, and stakeholder
communication.
- Evaluate
and recommend vendors, contractors, and technical service providers based
on technical expertise, quality, safety, and operational requirements.
- Support
the management of OEM long-term service agreements, including technical
scope, warranties, change orders, service requirements, and commercial
considerations.
Outage & Asset Lifecycle Management
- Provide
technical leadership during planned and forced outages, including scope
development, field oversight, quality reviews, repair requirements,
commissioning, and return-to-service decisions.
- Plan
and lead combustion turbine condition assessments and borescope
inspections, including scope definition, inspection criteria, deficiency
assessment, and repair recommendations.
- Coordinate
critical spares, long-lead components, specialized tooling, and
contingency planning to support outage execution.
- Develop
and maintain fleet-wide lifecycle plans incorporating inspection history,
maintenance intervals, equipment upgrades, risk assessments, and long-term
capital forecasts.
- Maintain
and govern OEM technical information, including service bulletins,
technical information letters, manuals, and recommended actions.
- Ensure
equipment modifications follow applicable management-of-change processes
and that technical documentation, maintenance programs, spare-parts
requirements, and training materials are updated accordingly.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Collaborate
with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain,
Regulatory Compliance, Legal, OEMs, and external technical service
providers.
- Communicate
technical findings, recommendations, and engineering decisions clearly to
management and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide
technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Maintain
accurate engineering documentation, drawings, technical records, and
reference materials.
- Manage
multiple technical priorities independently while supporting operational
requirements across the generating fleet.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree
in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated
experience with combustion turbines, gas turbine systems, or related power
generation equipment.
- Strong
understanding of combustion turbine operation, maintenance, inspection,
performance, and lifecycle management.
- Experience
supporting equipment troubleshooting, engineering assessments, root-cause
analyses, and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Experience
with capital projects, technical specifications, vendor evaluations, and
engineering design reviews.
- Proficiency
in interpreting mechanical drawings, including P&IDs, piping
isometrics, general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, and assembly
and installation drawings.
- Working
knowledge of ASME PTC 22 (Gas Turbines), the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code, and ASME B31 piping codes.
- Familiarity
with project management principles and practices.
- Strong
analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with the
ability to develop practical recommendations for complex technical
challenges.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills. A technical writing sample will
be required as part of the recruitment process.
- Strong
organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and
priorities independently.
- Proficiency
with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Additional Requirements
- Valid
driver's license.
- Ability
to travel throughout Ontario and North America without restriction.
- Ability
to undertake assignments at Ontario operating facilities for periods of up
to approximately 30 consecutive days.
- Successful
completion of a criminal record check.
Compensation & Employment Details
- Salary: $106,000 – $146,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education.
- Location: Oakville, Ontario.
- Travel: Regular travel to operating facilities across Ontario.
- Employment
Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
