Turbine and Generator Technical Field Advisor

Turbine and Generator Field Advisor
The NRL Group are currently looking for an experienced Turbine and Generator Field Advisor to deliver a significant work package on a major power generation construction project in the South West.
 
What will the role consist of?

• Provide specialist technical guidance on the installation, alignment, assembly, and commissioning of turbine and generator systems.
• Interpret and clarify OEM drawings, specifications, procedures, tolerances, and technical documentation for site teams.
• Ensure turbine and generator system installation activities follow approved engineering designs, quality standards, and nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and advise on mechanical installation activities including rotor placement, casing closure, bearing installation, coupling alignment, oil system flushing, and lube system commissioning.
• Support electrical and instrumentation teams in generator assembly, excitation system installation, stator and rotor inspections, and electrical testing.
• Participate in walkdowns, inspections, and readiness assessments for key milestones (e.g., first fire, overspeed testing, synchronization).
• Monitor contractor workmanship and ensure adherence to OEM quality requirements, safety procedures, and nuclear site protocols.
• Review and approve installation check sheets, quality records, test packages, and turnover documentation.
• Identify any deviations or non-conformances, escalating issues and coordinating resolution with engineering and OEM teams.
• Support the development and execution of commissioning plans, test procedures, and system verification activities.
• Advise on turbine roll-up, operational readiness, vibration analysis, generator testing, and system performance assessments.
• Provide technical direction during troubleshooting, defect rectification, and optimisation during commissioning and early operational phases.
• Act as technical liaison between OEM engineering teams, construction contractors, commissioning teams, and project management.
• Contribute to daily coordination meetings, providing technical status updates and identifying risks or constraints.
• Ensure accurate communication of technical requirements, engineering changes, and safety-critical information.

 
Who are the NRL Group?
The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from our colleagues, earning us a spot on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium-sized organisations. For over 40 years we’ve provided engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, thanks to the talented people working across our businesses. Our focus on continuous improvement and innovation have earned us coveted industry awards, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50-250m).
Looking after our colleagues is important to us, which is why we’re a Living Wage Employer, have a network of Mental Health First Aiders and provide personalised development plans to help everyone find the right career path for them. We’re family-owned, with a strong moral compass guiding everything we do, creating a transparent workplace where everyone is valued equally and work together to strategically grow our business. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome conversations about how we can personally support every colleague.
 
What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience working as a TFA or turbine engineering professional across major construction project(s)/ scope of works in the power generation industry.
• Proven field experience in complex, high-integrity environments (e.g., nuclear, thermal power, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects).
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in construction, engineering or other related discipline.
• Excellent communication skills.
• General IT skills including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

 
A wealth of benefits
Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

• 25 days holiday – with the option to purchase additional days each year.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance.
• Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored finance advice.
• Long service awards.
• Benefits platform including wellbeing, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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