Instrumentation Technician Specialist 2

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation Technician 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.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering or related OR Minimum of 2 years of industry experience and familiarity with calibration used for thermal performance testing and evaluation.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% in support of testing at domestic power plant sites
Ability and willingness to work overtime (including weekends), as needed

Nice To Haves

Understanding of instrumentation principles, their physics principles, calibration, installation requirements, operation, communications, and troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge with familiarity of mA and mV measurements
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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
40 hours of personal business time
160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law)
two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)