Engineer - Performance Engineering

Job Description Summary

The Thermal Performance Engineer will be executing highly technical services on various turbine models covering gas turbine and combined cycle applications. 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, various site activities, and communications.
The position requires approximately 50% travel in 1 to 4 week intervals, to destinations around the world. ** This is an estimate; travel requirements vary, with peak outage seasons seeing higher percentages and peak demand seasons seeing less travel.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Execute highly technical services on steam turbine, gas turbine, and combined cycle power plants
• Review commercial guarantees, test expectations/requirements, and develop performance test procedures in accordance with contracts and international standards
• Prepare, plan, and execute field thermal performance tests
• Analyze data, calculate test results, diagnose and evaluate testing and thermal performance issues
• Analyze and develop thermal performance corrective actions as needed
• Prepare test reports for internal and external distribution
• Execute statistical risk and error propagation analyses
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external customers regarding testing activities, schedules, technical issues, and test results
• Support continued development and improvement of performance analysis tools and processes.
• Support new service development initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in thermal performance engineering)
• Strong thermodynamic skills
• Ability to travel extensively in support of global assignments (up to 50%)

Desired Skills:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Prior experience in power plant performance testing and analysis
• Training or proficiency in turbine design
• Fluent in the English language
• Familiarity with thermal imaging technologies
• Strong computer skills with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Greenbelt Certified (GE employees only)
• Must be a self - starter that can work issues to completion with little or no outside assistance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to business leaders and 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

The base pay range for this position is 69,600.00 - 104,400.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 5% bonus.

This posting is expected to close on 11/08/2024

Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes