Turbomachinery Specialist
Position Summary
Acuren is seeking a highly experienced Senior Turbomachinery Specialist to support advanced vibration diagnostics, rotor dynamics analysis, and balancing of critical rotating equipment within the power generation and heavy industrial sectors. This role provides subject matter expertise for turbine and generator diagnostics, supporting both remote and field-based activities during commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and outage conditions.
Responsibilities
Provide expert-level vibration diagnostics for turbines, generators, compressors, and auxiliary systems
Support real-time troubleshooting and balancing during startup and outage conditions
Perform transient and orbit analysis using ADRE systems
Provide remote technical guidance to field personnel
Deliver root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations
Support technical reporting and client deliverables
Collaborate with Acuren engineering and field teams
Other work duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
20+ years of experience in turbomachinery diagnostics and vibration analysis
Extensive experience in power generation environments
Strong knowledge of rotor dynamics, orbit analysis, and CBM practices
Experience supporting turbine startups and outage troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications
Utility or OEM experience
Experience with flexible rotor balancing
Vibration certification (ISO Cat II–IV)
Experience mentoring junior analysts
Key Competencies
Advanced problem-solving in high-risk environments
Strong communication with field teams and clients
Ability to provide clear recommendations under pressure
Ability to work independently in a remote support capacity
Working Conditions
Flexible, project-based engagement
Primarily remote support with scheduled availability during critical operations
Travel not anticipated
Company Overview
Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.
Acuren is a market leader.
Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.