Technical Expert at Voith Hydro in York, PA | Kablio

Role

Description

site management

field procedures

safety quality

report production

customer relations

service outages

The Field Engineer/Technical Advisor travels to customer sites to bring Voith value directly to the customer. OEM engineering, Voith Hydro Engineering Center (Fluid, Mechanical, and Electrical), global supply and knowledge base are all tools that will drive customer value. Lead Voith crews to execute Voith Hydro Service outages and/or technical advise customer or 3rd party crews to contribute to a successful, valuable outage. Support quoting and winning work at customer sites.

On site project management with sub-contractors and crews on larger projects
Bring value-add solutions to the customer site.
Write and follow Field Procedures as needed for work scope(s)
Directly responsible for Safety, Quality, Schedule, cost/productivity of assigned projects
Travel will be frequently required within the North America territory to visit Customer sites and follow up with suppliers with exposure to industrial environments.
Support proposals on projects
Responsible for producing final reports.
Grow customer relationships at the site level
Lead Voith site labor, ie. labor supervisors report directly to Technical Expert at site

Requirements

bachelor's

ms excel

hydropower

english

travel

billable

Billable – 75-80% assigned time
Extensive Travel
Fully fluent in English with very good communication skills
Equivalent experience in large capital industrial projects would be considered
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or College diploma with at least 4 years related experience.
Microsoft office, strong aptitude in MS Excel
Minimum of two years in hydropower or supporting industry is required.
Ability to pass a physical medical exam, drug and alcohol test, respirator qualification test, and background check required by Voith customers
Ability to make presentations and reports to upper management

Benefits

Customer on site direct doorway into Voith value add – design, drawings, knowledge, fleet history etc.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

physical medical exam
drug and alcohol test
respirator qualification test
background check required by voith customers

Company

Overview

€4.2B Revenue

Annual Sales

The company generates over €4.2 billion in annual sales through its global operations.

530 MW Uprate

Project Scale

The company has modernized massive hydro installations, including a significant 530 MW uprate at Bath County.

Tracing its roots to 1867, it produced its first turbine in 1870 and has grown into a full‑service hydropower specialist.
A division of the Voith Group, it delivers end‑to‑end hydro systems: turbines, generators, pumps, automation and control.
Projects range from small hydro plants and pumped storage to modernization of massive installations.
Its global manufacturing footprint includes flagship sites like York, PA and Heidenheim’s Brunnenmühle lab for innovation and testing.
Known for pioneering projects (e.g., first turbine in 1870, wave‑power tech via Voith‑Schneider propellers) and cutting‑edge digital integrations.

Culture + Values

We are energetic, diverse and open
Talents bring drive, visions, and very diverse skill sets to the inclusive Voith ecosystem.
We value their strengths and perspectives and are invested in their personal and professional growth.
Diverse teams in an inclusive corporate culture stimulate innovation and new ways of problem solving.
We feel a diverse and inclusive ecosystem with people from different backgrounds, experiences and locations who reflect the customers and communities we serve is critical to our ability to tackle global challenges.
Clear values define the way we conduct business: We are innovative, reliable, fair, sustainable, and ambitious.

Environment + Sustainability

35.4% Renewable Electricity

Renewable Energy Contribution

Significant portion of electricity sourced from renewable sources, driving sustainability efforts.

€5M Annual Energy Investment

Energy Efficiency Funding

Committed to improving energy efficiency globally with a substantial annual investment.

13% Emissions Reduction

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Achieved a notable decrease in emissions, contributing to global sustainability goals.

95% Fish Survival

Fish-Friendly Technology

Innovative hydropower solutions ensure high survival rates for aquatic life.

Committed to carbon neutrality worldwide starting in 2022 with carbon-neutral electricity and emissions offsetting.
Saved 28% energy, 27% waste, and 44% fresh water since FY 2011/12 through various efficiency measures.
Joined the Science Based Targets initiative in January 2024; targets validated by SBTi in February 2025.
Aims to be a sustainability benchmark with ISS ESG rating of B‑ and EcoVadis Silver certification (top 15%).
Voith Hydro employs fish passage modeling and greaseless technologies to minimize environmental impact.
Provides hydropower solutions that support low-emission energy supply.

Inclusion & Diversity

Belief that diversity of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, educational/professional background and all other individual differences induce diversity of thought.
Inclusion defined as a culture of mutual respect, appreciation and equal opportunities, which is open to different ideas and perspectives.
Corporate Board signed German Diversity Charter and issued Declaration on Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities.
Managers receive structured D&I training; global D&I roadmaps in place to create awareness and involve employees.
Global communication campaigns and employee participation in initiatives like D&I Statement Collage and Your Diversity Moment picture contest.
Diverse and inclusive employee ecosystem is promoted to stimulate innovation, creativity, and problem solving.

Articles

Voith Hydro Overview

Careers at Voith Hydro

Voith Hydro Products

Role

Description

site management

field procedures

safety quality

report production

customer relations

service outages

On site project management with sub-contractors and crews on larger projects
Bring value-add solutions to the customer site.
Write and follow Field Procedures as needed for work scope(s)
Directly responsible for Safety, Quality, Schedule, cost/productivity of assigned projects
Travel will be frequently required within the North America territory to visit Customer sites and follow up with suppliers with exposure to industrial environments.
Support proposals on projects
Responsible for producing final reports.
Grow customer relationships at the site level
Lead Voith site labor, ie. labor supervisors report directly to Technical Expert at site

Requirements

bachelor's

ms excel

hydropower

english

travel

billable

Billable – 75-80% assigned time
Extensive Travel
Fully fluent in English with very good communication skills
Equivalent experience in large capital industrial projects would be considered
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or College diploma with at least 4 years related experience.
Microsoft office, strong aptitude in MS Excel
Minimum of two years in hydropower or supporting industry is required.
Ability to pass a physical medical exam, drug and alcohol test, respirator qualification test, and background check required by Voith customers
Ability to make presentations and reports to upper management

Benefits

Customer on site direct doorway into Voith value add – design, drawings, knowledge, fleet history etc.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

physical medical exam
drug and alcohol test
respirator qualification test
background check required by voith customers

Company

Overview

€4.2B Revenue

Annual Sales

The company generates over €4.2 billion in annual sales through its global operations.

530 MW Uprate

Project Scale

The company has modernized massive hydro installations, including a significant 530 MW uprate at Bath County.

Tracing its roots to 1867, it produced its first turbine in 1870 and has grown into a full‑service hydropower specialist.
A division of the Voith Group, it delivers end‑to‑end hydro systems: turbines, generators, pumps, automation and control.
Projects range from small hydro plants and pumped storage to modernization of massive installations.
Its global manufacturing footprint includes flagship sites like York, PA and Heidenheim’s Brunnenmühle lab for innovation and testing.
Known for pioneering projects (e.g., first turbine in 1870, wave‑power tech via Voith‑Schneider propellers) and cutting‑edge digital integrations.

Culture + Values

We are energetic, diverse and open
Talents bring drive, visions, and very diverse skill sets to the inclusive Voith ecosystem.
We value their strengths and perspectives and are invested in their personal and professional growth.
Diverse teams in an inclusive corporate culture stimulate innovation and new ways of problem solving.
We feel a diverse and inclusive ecosystem with people from different backgrounds, experiences and locations who reflect the customers and communities we serve is critical to our ability to tackle global challenges.
Clear values define the way we conduct business: We are innovative, reliable, fair, sustainable, and ambitious.

Environment + Sustainability

35.4% Renewable Electricity

Renewable Energy Contribution

Significant portion of electricity sourced from renewable sources, driving sustainability efforts.

€5M Annual Energy Investment

Energy Efficiency Funding

Committed to improving energy efficiency globally with a substantial annual investment.

13% Emissions Reduction

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Achieved a notable decrease in emissions, contributing to global sustainability goals.

95% Fish Survival

Fish-Friendly Technology

Innovative hydropower solutions ensure high survival rates for aquatic life.

Committed to carbon neutrality worldwide starting in 2022 with carbon-neutral electricity and emissions offsetting.
Saved 28% energy, 27% waste, and 44% fresh water since FY 2011/12 through various efficiency measures.
Joined the Science Based Targets initiative in January 2024; targets validated by SBTi in February 2025.
Aims to be a sustainability benchmark with ISS ESG rating of B‑ and EcoVadis Silver certification (top 15%).
Voith Hydro employs fish passage modeling and greaseless technologies to minimize environmental impact.
Provides hydropower solutions that support low-emission energy supply.

Inclusion & Diversity

Belief that diversity of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, educational/professional background and all other individual differences induce diversity of thought.
Inclusion defined as a culture of mutual respect, appreciation and equal opportunities, which is open to different ideas and perspectives.
Corporate Board signed German Diversity Charter and issued Declaration on Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities.
Managers receive structured D&I training; global D&I roadmaps in place to create awareness and involve employees.
Global communication campaigns and employee participation in initiatives like D&I Statement Collage and Your Diversity Moment picture contest.
Diverse and inclusive employee ecosystem is promoted to stimulate innovation, creativity, and problem solving.

Articles

Voith Hydro Overview

Careers at Voith Hydro

Voith Hydro Products