Instrument Engineering Specialist 2 - Lab

GE Vernova-posted 4 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Schenectady, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
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The Instrumentation Engineering Specialist leads the calibration, build, diagnostic, repair & associated operational activities for precision instrumentation used for Thermal Performance Testing and supports field testing/data collection from customers’ power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.

  • Minimal Subject Matter Expert for one (1) out of (9) Calibrations stations within Performance Lab.
  • Leads the Test and calibration of controlling, indicating and measuring instruments and devices, such as pressure transmitters, temperature controls, Thermocouples, RTD’s, thermometers and power load measurement devices.
  • Manages and completes Measurement Assurance Program (MAP) activities as required for SME station.
  • Responsible for directing/OJT training for new technicians.
  • Facilitates all required maintenance and calibration of Lab Reference Standards.
  • Responsible to assist Engineering with traceability.
  • Responsible for all process and Quality documentation SME area(s) and proficient with quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.
  • Selects and installs accessories such as adapters, indicating gauges, or holding devices on test or calibration fixture, and connects the instrument or device to a lab primary standard.
  • Sets controls to regulate factors such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature or vacuum according to specifications and activates test of calibration equipment.
  • Observes reading on meters and gauges and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements & Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument.
  • Identify defective instrumentation and lead root cause investigation and implementation of CAPA through engagement with Lab leaders.
  • Responsible to support all Lab operational processes across instrumentation maintenance, prepping, packing, returning items to inventory (Kanban), Kanban level maintenance and 5S activities.
  • Provide hands on support for thermal performance testing of gas turbines.
  • Accountable for the quality of the data collected from customers’ power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's in an Engineering, Instrumentation Degree, Military Calibration or Minimum of 2 years of industry experience and familiarity calibration/used for thermal performance testing and evaluation.
  • Ability to work overtime (including weekends).
  • Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 20%) to mainly domestic power plant sites in support of testing. The duration of the field tests ranges from one (1) to (3) weeks/1-2 jobs per year.
  • Understanding of instrumentation principles, their physics principles, calibration, installation requirements, operation, communications, and troubleshooting.
  • Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute calibration.
  • Instrumentation training in: Control systems, industrial environments, calibration facilities and processes.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor electrical repairs on instrumentation.
  • Excellent mechanical and electrical skills with familiarity with mA and mV measurements.
  • Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
  • Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
  • New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).
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