{"id":76915,"date":"2026-02-17T11:55:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdaturbines.com\/?post_type=experts&p=76915"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:00:46","slug":"jesse-gonzales","status":"publish","type":"experts","link":"https:\/\/www.mdaturbines.com\/resources\/experts\/jesse-gonzales\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesse Gonzales"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"JesseBackground: <\/strong><\/h2>\n

I started my career in the U.S. ARMY as a 44B (metal worker). In March of 2000, I was employed by Pratt & Whitney to weld on combustion chambers for the military and commercial engines. Roughly in 2006, management brought in IGT (Industrial Gas Turbine) components for us to start a new venture, which would become MD&A\u2019s San Antonio Service Center. I became a Cell Lead for the Static (non rotating) Parts<\/a> repair team in 2009. In 2013, I started performing some field service work by pinning compressor blades and welding cracked diffuser cases. This opportunity has taken me across the world. In 2021, I was promoted to Rotating Parts Supervisor, where I managed\u00a0daily production with 14 team members who put pride into their daily work ethic.<\/p>\n

What do you do here at MD&A? What aspect do you enjoy most about your role at MD&A? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

I am the MD&A San Antonio Service Center Operations Manager. I manage the day-to-day production process, making sure we stay on schedule with delivery dates and ensuring the customer receives a quality set of parts<\/a>. What I enjoy most is still working hand and hand with all the employees I\u2019ve come to know in all these years employed by this company.<\/p>\n

What are some of the biggest challenges in managing gas turbine component repairs, and how do you stay ahead of them? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the biggest challenges is finding the time to engage with the teams on the floor. I try to stay ahead by having individual team meetings with the rotating parts team and the static repair team. I believe that when you include the team in production planning and\/or process; it motivates the team to work hard to meet the weekly and monthly production goals.<\/p>\n

How do you stay connected with both your team and customers during complex, multi-phase jobs? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Communication; that goes a long way with both your teams and customers. Without communication, there is no structure.<\/p>\n

What do you think sets MD&A apart when it comes to servicing and supporting gas turbines?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What I\u2019ve seen here at MD&A is that the customer comes first, and we will do what it takes to meet or exceed customer expectations. A happy customer can mean long-term contracts.<\/p>\n

Why did you choose to work for MD&A, and why have you continued to choose to work at MD&A? How would you describe our company culture? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Well, I didn\u2019t choose MD&A; MD&A chose me by merging with PW POWER SYSTEMS. With this bond, MD&A is a powerhouse for the repair side and the field service side. I continue to work for MD&A because this place is like a second family, and MD&A has been good to me. Our company structure, to me, is like a football team; everyone has a position, and everyone strives to do the best they can do. It takes a team to win; without everyone doing their part, we can\u2019t succeed.<\/p>\n

Do you have a motto?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

My Motto: IT’S NOT WHERE YOU CAME FROM, IT’S WHERE YOU ARE GOING!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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