Field Service Specialist (SME) – Gas Turbines

Senior Technical SME – Gas TurbinesUp $160,000 base salary for 40 hours, any overtime will be paid at time & half Bonus + Equity as wellAustin, TX - Expected to be onsite here Mon-Thurs during commissioning. Our client are building a next-generation power platform across large-scale data centers and this is a foundational hire: the first Technical Service Engineer (Specialist Subject Matter Expert) for a brand-new service organization.You’ll play a critical role in the initial deployment, supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, and long-term product support, while helping replicate the service model across future sites. This is a rare chance to shape processes, teams, and strategy from the ground up.Key ResponsibilitiesLead startup and commissioning of advanced power generation systemsAct as technical authority across mechanical and electrical systemsTroubleshoot and resolve complex field issuesTrain and support onsite teams (24/7 operations)Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvementBuild service processes and infrastructure from scratchTransition into technical advisory / product support post-deploymentWhat We’re Looking ForSME in power generation, ideally including gas turbines, diesel generators, or rotating equipmentHands-on experience in field service, commissioning, and troubleshootingStrong mechanical foundation; working electrical knowledgeFamiliarity with switchgear, controls, and battery/energy storage is a plusExperience in OEM or field operations environmentsComfortable as a jack-of-all-trades technical expertWhy Is This Role is Different?First SME hire – influence how the service organization is builtWork with cutting-edge power technologyRevenue generating data centers already operational in other StatesDirectly shape processes, teams, and standardsPathway to senior/strategic roles as the business scalesCompetitive package with overtime + equity upside