Shop Lead (Datum & Primary Structure)

Company Overview

TURBINE-X Energy Inc. is a leading provider of modular power solutions dedicated to delivering reliable and innovative energy systems across various industries including industrial, oil & gas, mining, and data centers. Our mission is to support clients in their transition to cleaner, smarter energy while fostering a workplace built on excellence, kindness, and innovation.

The future of power is bright.

Summary

The Shop Lead (Datum & Primary Structure) is a critical leadership position within the turbine packaging assembly process, responsible for overseeing all datum and primary structural work.

This role ensures the accurate alignment, structural integrity, and readiness of assemblies for subsequent stages, focusing primarily on S1 and S2 kit activities.

Acting as a hands-on leader, the Shop Lead (Datum & Primary Structure) drives quality, safety, and efficiency while mentoring technicians and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

This role requires close collaboration with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical challenges, maintain compliance with specifications, and ensure timely completion of assembly milestones.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and organizational skills to deliver precision-built turbine packaging assemblies that meet stringent industry standards.

Our Core Values

We live by five simple but powerful values that shape everything we do:

- Be Great – Strive for excellence in every task, every day.

- Be Kind – Treat others with respect, empathy, and generosity.

- Stand Out – Bring bold ideas, unique perspectives, and your authentic self.

- Have Fun – Celebrate wins, enjoy the journey, and build meaningful connections.

- Give Back – Make a positive impact on our team, our community, and our world.

What we'll offer you

- A dynamic environment where your expertise in safety makes an impact

- A comprehensive compensation package, including company benefits and a competitive salary

- Decades of experience to support you in your role and augment your knowledge

- Core values we live by and you’ll resonate with

What You'll Do

- Receive and inspect S1 and S2 kits for completeness and compliance with BOM.

- Validate datum points and ensure level alignment per engineering specifications.

- Document kit receipt and discrepancies for corrective action.

- Install rails, mounts, supports, and structural members with precision.

- Ensure proper torque, alignment, and fit-up for all primary structural components.

- Coordinate with engineering for any design clarifications or adjustments.

- Install primary cable trays, bonding jumpers, and tray bases per layout drawings.

- Verify grounding and bonding integrity for electrical safety compliance.

- Prepare tray bases for harness routing and integration.

- Prep rails and mounts for subsequent assembly stages.

- Cut and fit tray bases according to specifications.

- Initiate travelers and ensure accurate documentation for traceability.

- Lead a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to SOPs ad safety standards

- Act as the primary point of contact of engineering, quality and production teams

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and quality.

- Perform in-process inspections to ensure compliance with drawings and standards.

- Maintain accurate records of installation activities and traveler documentation.

- Support audits and quality reviews as required.

- Enforce strict compliance with safety protocols and PPE requirements.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient operations.

What you'll bring?

- 5+ years in mechanical assembly or structural fabrication in a heavy industrial or turbine packaging environment - 2+ years in a leadership or lead technician role

- Datum alignment and structural work for large assemblies

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and travelers

- Ability to coordinate with engineering and quality teams

- Experience with turbine packaging or power generation equipment

- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for traveler initiation

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks

- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet assembly deadlines and manage multiple kit activities simultaneously

- Ability to troubleshoot alignment or structural issues and make quick decisions under production constraints

- Strategic thinking with strong business and brand acumen

- A creative, detail driven and solution-oriented mindset

- Integrity and presence consistent with X-Group's leadership standards and Core Values

Safety Requirements, Physical Demands

- Adhere to all TURBINE-X Energy HSE policies, procedures, and training requirements.

- Participation in safety training programs, including hazard communication, emergency response, and travel safety.

- Ensure all sales team members are trained on site-specific safety protocols when visiting customer facilities or field operations.

- Participate in any required drug and alcohol testing. This position is considered safety sensitive.

- Understand and comply with the X-Group's safety polices, safe work pos, protocols, procedures, and rules.

- Wear required safety equipment and personal protective devices, including clothing mandated by legislation and the employer.

- Ensure the worksites is free of hazards that could cause slips, trips, or falls.

- Notify supervisors of any unsafe conditions or acts that may endanger workers.

- Report all accidents and Injuries to supervisors es soon as possible.

- Take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of other workers and oneself.

- Maintain a valid Driver's License and a clean driver's abstract.

- Maintain a valid passport and have the ability to travel internationally as required.

- Maintain a clean criminal background check.

- Prolong periods of standing and walking throughout the shop floor

- Ability to life and carry components and tools up to 50lbs regularly

- Occasional team lifts for heavier structural parts

- Frequent bending and kneeling

- Extended reaching

- Exposure to shop noise, vibration and varying temperatures

Why You’ll Love Working Here

- A values-driven culture that puts people first

- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

- Opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership

- A team that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and community

- The chance to help shape the future of energy

Ready to Energize your career?

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are heard, and your potential is celebrated — we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s build something great together.

Together, We Win!

TURBINE-X is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in the position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is open until a successful candidate is hired.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- Vision care

Work Location: In person