Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fleet Reliability and Operations (Hydroelectric industry)

GE Vernova • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Within GE Vernova, Hydro division, Fleet Reliability & Operation team, the Lead Engineer is working on Hydro Turbine and Generator rehabilitation and new projects covering service, warranty and project completion. Within a 20+ skilled engineer team focused on reactivity and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hydro business.
• Willingness and ability to travel in North America and around the world.
• Ability to work remotely in a team and communicate effectively.
• 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.
• Knowledge on Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.
• Provide Feedback of experience to the design team.
• Main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts.
• Service Design and related documentation preparation for service projects including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, part refurbishment, partial unit refurbishment.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available 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, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level