Head of Turbine Operations

A Snapshot of your Day:

As the Head of Turbine Operations (US) West team, you will lead and inspire a dedicated group of more than 15 engineers (Technical Project Managers for Blades and Vanes) based in the US. This leadership role focuses on driving team performance, ensuring quality, on‑time delivery, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. You will work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders including manufacturing, service, procurement, and program management on engine level to deliver high‑impact turbine solutions.

You will be pivotal in developing your team’s capabilities, promoting continuous improvement, and globally aligning operational goals with Siemens Energy’s commitment to sustainable and reliable energy solutions.

• Lead and inspire:
  Provide professional leadership to your team of more than 15 technical project managers for blades and vanes development, fostering an environment of drive, innovation, and high performance
• Culture and collaboration:
  Create an inclusive and collaborative environment where all team members can contribute to their full potential
• Growth and development:
  Enable organizational growth and individual development through multi‑skilling, training, task assignments, and proactive creation of opportunities
• Operational excellence:
  Ensure quality, on‑time delivery, and cost efficiency in turbine operations
• Cross‑functional collaboration:
  Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, service, procurement, and program management on engine level to meet project and operational goals
• Continuous improvement:
  Drive initiatives to optimise processes, tools, and methodologies within the team

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or similar technical degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years R&D project management or line management. Preferred experience in gas turbine design.
• Proven leadership experience
• Deep understanding of design activities for gas turbine / turbine project like aerodynamics, heat transfer, mechanical integrity, mechanical design, manufacturing and service.
• Strategic thinking focused on execution, excellence and team performance
• Strong communication, inter‑cultural awareness, and presentation skills
• A proactive mindset with analytical and organisational skills and the ability to communicate expertise for networking and change management.
• Available for domestic travel
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer‑sponsored visa requirements

Join the Siemens Energy team and make an impact on the development of gas turbine products. Work in an international team (US, Germany and India) and in an agile environment where you can question existing approaches, come up with new ideas, and drive these to a solution.

Our Gas Services division offers Low‑emission power generation through service and decarbonisation. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonisation opportunities through service offerings, modernisation, and digitalisation of the fleet.

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What’s it like to work at Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company‑paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavittionary Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.