Job Description

About POWERTECH
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.
Key Accountabilities:
Balancing and Alignment of Turbine Components

• Perform precision balancing of rotating components, such as turbine rotors, shafts, and impellers, to minimize vibrations.
• Use specialized tools and balancing equipment to achieve the specified tolerances and align components properly.
• Verify alignment after installation or maintenance to ensure operational integrity.

Technical Expertise and Troubleshooting:

• Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions or balancing issues.
• Stay up-to-date on advancements in balancing technology and recommend upgrades or improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to enhance balancing methods and solve complex issues.

Calibration and Maintenance of Balancing Equipment

• Ensure that all balancing tools, such as balancers, alignment lasers, and vibration analyzers, are calibrated and in proper working condition.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments on balancing equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Keep records of calibration and maintenance activities, following facility standards.

Quality Control

• Ensure all balancing processes meet specific tolerance and quality requirements.
• Conduct pre- and post-test inspections to verify accuracy and identify potential issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent contamination or interference with results.

Safety

• Follow all safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working on or near rotating equipment.
• Ensure that all balancing and alignment work complies with industry safety standards.
• Regularly participate in safety training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety procedures.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Will maintain accurate records of balance work carried out and calibrations

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 to 7 years of related experience, preferably, working on aerospace engines
• Experience with applying the latest balancing techniques on engines.
• Extensive knowledge of latest balance methods
• Strong diagnostic skills to identify and fix balancing issues that arise during build, installation and test.
• High level of accuracy in measurements. Good attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Why Join Powertech?
At Powertech, part of Edge Group, you'll work on the cutting edge of aerospace propulsion and additive manufacturing.
This role offers the opportunity to innovate, collaborate with world-class teams, and accelerate your career while contributing to the UAE's advanced engineering and defense capabilities.
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Skills Required