Director of Engineering

This is a high-growth, independent company in the power generation services sector , specializing in the repair and overhaul of industrial gas turbines for some of the world’s most demanding operators. With a focus on quality, innovation, and responsiveness, they’ve become a go-to engineering partner for major players in energy, utilities, and industrial power—including leading integrated oil & gas firms and independent power producers .

Privately backed and aggressively investing in its technical capabilities, this firm has:

• Scaled significantly over the past 5+ years through targeted acquisitions and facility expansions.
• Built out advanced in-house capabilities across metallurgy, fuel systems, coatings, and additive manufacturing .
• Consolidated engineering, production, and corporate functions into a newly upgraded technical HQ and shop campus , dramatically increasing output efficiency and supporting the repair of GE, Siemens, and Westinghouse-class heavy-duty gas turbines (HDGTs) .

This group is known for OEM-level technical excellence with independent flexibility , serving a national and international customer base that includes names like Chevron, Shell, NRG, and Calpine .

What You’ll Own

• Lead and evolve the Engineering & Technology function , shaping technical strategy and shop repair methods for HDGT platforms (GE, Siemens, Westinghouse).
• Build a high-performance culture , guiding engineers and elevating cross-team innovation.
• Champion advanced repair technologies: NDT, coatings, digital inspection , and additive manufacturing .
• Drive full lifecycle: risk management, technical oversight, budgeting, proposals, oversight of engineering initiatives.
• Serve as bridge between field, operations, sales, QA, and executive leadership—ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Embed best practices to reduce cycle time and raise repair quality, while influencing talent development and structural engineering growth.

✅ Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years in power generation / O&G sectors , with at least 5 years as an engineering leader .
• Deep technical experience in heavy-duty gas turbines (HDGT) —component repair, metallurgical integrity, coatings, NDT, reverse engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership of high-impact, multidisciplinary engineering teams in industrial repair or OEM environments.
• Strong business acumen —budgeting, stakeholder influence, and collaboration across core functions.
• Passion for process optimization , emerging tech in shop environments, and fostering high-performance teams aligned to strategic business objectives.