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Job Description Summary

The Gas Turbine Performance Testing Engineer will be executing highly technical services primarily on various gas turbine frames including Steam Turbine/Combined Cycle configurations depending on business needs. The successful execution of these global services will require that you adhere to internal processes while being open to the challenges that may arise. Our engineers are accountable for the quality our customers feel when purchasing our services. Areas of customer quality include accurate/timely documentation, appropriate/timely installation of instrumentation, accurate collection of field data, accurate inspections and recommendations, various site activities, and communications.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review commercial guarantees, test expectations/requirements, and develop performance test procedures

• Prepare, plan, and execute thermal performance tests on gas turbines

• Analyze data, calculate test results, diagnose, and evaluate testing issues and develop corrective actions as needed

• Prepare test reports for internal and external distribution

• Provide service recommendations for the restoration of gas turbine components to optimal conditions

• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external customers regarding audit/testing activities, schedules, technical issues, and test results

• Support continued development and improvement of performance tools/processes

• Identify and report in-field sales opportunities

• Support new service development initiatives including IP to enable energy transition

• Thorough understanding of ASME PTC codes (PTC 22, PTC 6, PTC 46 and PTC 19)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum of two years of gas turbine/steam turbine/combined cycle maintenance/testing/operations/design/thermal performance experience

• Working experience with MS Office and Excel based tools. Proficient in the use of computers and PC software

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Understanding of gas turbine/steam turbine/combined cycle thermodynamics, performance, and operations

• Highly energized self-starter who can work independently

• Fluent in the English language. Excellent oral and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to business leaders and customers

• Proficient in the use of thermal modeling tools (GateCycle, Ebsilon, Thermoflow, and so on)

• Familiarity with the latest gas/steam turbine repair/maintenance techniques

• Experience working with customers

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Desire for continual improvement and skills development

• Desire to bring forward creative new ideas to help shape future growth opportunities

Leadership:

• Assesses & prioritizes problems in relation to organizational goals

• Prior experience with program management

• Creates meaningful stories and communications that drive behavior

• Demonstrated design creativity and problem-solving capability

• Understands business objectives and drives specific tasks required to meet the objectives

Personal Attributes:

• Learns and understands the business vision and openly and consistently follows it

• Provides input to all members of the team

• Displays good interpersonal skills (self-starter) - is accessible and approachable

• Anticipates customer needs and ensures that they are met

• Measures processes and performance through the customer's eyes

• Communicates messages clearly and concisely

• Builds loyalty and commitment

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

The position requires minimum 60% travel in few days/week intervals to destinations around the world. This is an estimate only - travel requirements might vary with peak outage seasons seeing higher percentages.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes