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Gas Turbine Mechanic

Houston, TX · On-site

$21/hr

Gas Turbine Mechanic Location: Houston, TX 77073 Pay Rate: $21.00/hour Duration: 12-Month Contract ... Perform visual inspections and identify non-conforming components. * Assist with repairing and ...

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How much do gas turbine inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for gas turbine inspector in the United States is $27.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a gas turbine inspector?

A Gas Turbine Inspector is responsible for examining and assessing gas turbines to ensure they operate efficiently and safely. They perform inspections, maintenance reviews, and testing to detect wear, damage, or potential failures. This role requires knowledge of turbine components, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, and industry regulations. Inspectors work in industries such as power generation, aerospace, and oil & gas, ensuring turbines meet operational and safety standards. Their job helps prevent costly breakdowns and ensures optimal turbine performance.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a gas turbine inspector?

To thrive as a Gas Turbine Inspector, you need in-depth knowledge of gas turbine systems, excellent mechanical aptitude, and typically a background in engineering or technical disciplines. Familiarity with inspection tools such as borescopes, vibration analysis equipment, and experience with industry standards like ASNT or API certifications are crucial. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help inspectors document findings and collaborate effectively with maintenance teams. These abilities are essential to ensuring turbine reliability, safety compliance, and optimal operational performance.

What challenges do gas turbine inspectors face in their daily work?

Gas Turbine Inspectors often encounter challenges such as working in confined spaces, handling high-value equipment with stringent safety protocols, and identifying subtle signs of wear or damage under tight time constraints. The role can involve both planned and emergency inspections, requiring adaptability and clear communication with operations and maintenance teams. Inspectors must also continuously update their knowledge of evolving technologies and inspection standards to maintain compliance and prevent costly downtime. This dynamic environment provides opportunities to develop expertise and advance into senior technical or supervisory positions over time.

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Infographic showing various Gas Turbine Inspector job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,905 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

(C) Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI)

The McHenry Management Group, Inc

San Diego, CA • On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Salary: $90,000 to $95,000
Background check, US Citizenship, CAC and a secret clearance are requirements of this position. Contingent on contract award. Travel is 35%
RATT events are training and assessment evolutions, partnering with the crews to improve technical knowledge, organic repair capability, operational understanding, performance during assessments, and ultimately, enhanced readiness. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor centric deck-plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives.
Requirements
Marine Gas Turbine Inspector should satisfy the following skill, knowledge, and experience require
• Extensive Navy technical management experience on multiple ships
• Extensive experience as shipboard Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on multiple Gas Turbine ships
• Extensive experience (multiple tours) as Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector with Navy surface ship maintenance processes.
• Over twenty years of supervisory level watchstanding experience on warships or military auxiliaries with gas turbine main propulsion as Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated control and auxiliary systems.
• Over seven years of experience conducting marine gas turbine inspections on surface warships or military auxiliaries with qualifications and certification as or equivalent to a Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector
• Direct operational and maintenance experience, within the last five (5) years, with gas turbine main propulsion, gas turbine generators, associated control systems, and associated auxiliaries currently in use by the Navy
• Must have a minimum of four (4) Shipboard Tours.
Physical Job Requirements
Must be able to work in a Shipboard industrial environment
Able to climb ladders
Education/Certification Requirements
Must have previously held a Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) certification.
Salary Description
$90,000 to $95,000

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