GE VernovaRemote
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fleet Reliability and Operations (Hydroelectric industry)
United States of America
Full Time
5 days ago
$89,000 - $149,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Mechanical EngineeringHydro Turbine DesignGenerator DesignStrength of MaterialsFinite Element SimulationMetallurgyWelding ProcessesPE LicenseAutonomyPriority ManagementSense of UrgencyCommunication
About this role
GE Vernova is a leader in renewable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their Hydro division. The role focuses on providing engineering support for hydro turbine and generator rehabilitation projects, ensuring reliability and operational efficiency while leading a skilled team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct site visits to assess the existing turbine and/or generator condition, supervise signature tests on the unit before disassembly at site
- Daily phone call with site team to answer questions and for problem anticipations
- Provide additional work recommendation upon dismantling and inspection of existing components
- Site record sheet review and approval
- Non-conformity and general issue resolution
- Conduct site visits during the critical phases of the project
- Support commissioning and test phase
- Issue resolution during warranty period
- Provide Feedback of experience to the design team
- Main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts
- Design and related documentation preparation for service projects including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, part refurbishment, partial unit refurbishment
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hydro business
- Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited, reference verification and background check
- Must have unrestricted USA work authorization
- Creativity, reactivity, sense of urgency, a good mix of common sense and science, priority management, proactivity, autonomy, good communication skills, are the main characteristics require for this position
- Willingness and ability to travel in North America and around the world
- Ability to work remotely in a team and communicate effectively
- Knowledge on Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods
- PE license is preferred
- Knowledge of calculation methods related to the strength of materials, finite element simulation, metallurgy and welding processes are added values for the job