Sr Commissioning Engineer Jupiter, FL Posted: 5/20/2020
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Job Summary
Perform Dry Low NOx (DLN) tuning and commissioning activities on industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines used for power generation. This position also includes aerothermal / performance analysis, start-up support and GT controls activities, AutoTune installations, support for RCA activities & sales / tendering support.
Reports to: Manager, Tuning & Controls Group
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform DLN tuning on IGT engines, aerothermal / performance analysis, engine health assessment (operability and reliability), failure diagnostics and RCA analysis.
Perform controls tasks related to engine commissioning activities as well as troubleshooting of IGT control system hardware and software on control system platforms: GE Mark platforms, Siemens T3000 and TXP, Emerson Ovation and MHI Netmation
Provide technical support to the sales & tendering teams for new proposals, support commercial projects and coordinate & support readiness reviews.
Start-up support for new engines as well as modification and upgrades for older frame units. Troubleshoot start-up GT and auxiliary system problems.
As necessary, support limited redesign of GT components and systems to meet design and performance criteria, such as emissions, hardware life and cost.
Interact with customer representatives and support the commercial installation, maintenance and operation of systems developed.
Required to be available via telephone and respond during working and non-working hours.
Must be able to travel up to 100% of time on very short notice during peak outage seasons (6 months of the year), including international. Annual weighted travel up to 75% of time
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
Skills/Experience
Must have 5+ years prior experience related to one of the following
IGT operation including commissioning activities associated with tuning lean, premixed combustion systems or troubleshooting controls and auxiliary/support systems
Experience working with lean, premixed combustion system designs and the tradeoffs between emissions and acoustic pulsations in real world applications
Industrial gas turbine cycle-deck/performance testing, modeling and analysis
GT control system design, modification and troubleshooting (GE and/or Siemens) and knowledge of detailed GT control philosophy
Must have strong data gathering, reduction and analysis experience (PI, EXCEL, Matlab, …) and appropriate skillset to draw conclusions and report results
Experience with Industrial GT general architecture and design a plus
Candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.
Ability to program in one or more scientific programming languages highly desirable
Utilize appropriate design/analysis tools as necessary, such as performance decks, flow circuit programs, 3D modeling (ProE), scheduling (MS PROJECT and VISIO) and others.
Advanced level of MATLAB and VBA programming skills highly desirable, JAVA and others a plus. Strong computer skills.
Physical Requirements
Climbing -- ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Balancing -- maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping/Crouching -- bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling -- bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Reaching -- extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing -- particularly for sustained periods of time
Walking -- moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing & Pulling
Lifting up to 20 lbs -- raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Grasping -- applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Repetitive motion -- substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Requires significant travel (air & ground) with short notice.