Technical Leader – System Simulation Fleet Support

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The System Simulation Fleet Support team is responsible for building and adapting aerodynamic and Multi Body Simulation wind turbine models and executing loads studies to support root cause analysis for field issues coming from operating turbines. The team also uses actual wind turbine field data and specialized tools to understand real-world turbine operation and loading and compare back to design intent. The Technical Leader – System Simulation Fleet Support is responsible for: Providing technical guidance & strategy definition for Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) investigations related to turbine operation and loads. Using field data to diagnose and provide technical recommendations for the development of containment and corrective actions for RCAs or field events. Influencing and developing loads simulation standard work for RCA and field-related processes. Communicating lessons learned from field investigations back to design teams. Guiding, training, mentoring, and supporting peers within team and across other teams in the definition and execution of simulation work to support field-related cases. Maintain broad awareness of related RCAs/field cases and assure technical excellence, timely completion of deliverables, and responsiveness to stakeholders. Coordinating and fostering collaboration across System Simulation teams to ensure field cases are resolved in a timely and accurate manner. Assisting PL in fleet support daily management tasks and reviews within System Simulation and across other organizations like Fleet Performance Management, Systems and Controls. Providing career mentoring & coaching to younger engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, control engineering, systems engineering, or similar field with Renewable Energy emphasis preferred
• 6+ years of experience in wind turbine aeroelastic simulation methods/tools, and wind turbine field data analysis with a focus on Root Cause Analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multi-body simulation codes (ADAMS, Simpack, etc.)
• Experience guiding the work of other less-experienced engineers
• Experience with wind turbine troubleshooting methods
• Strong knowledge of wind turbine operation, control technologies, and validation campaigns
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Programming languages, e.g., Python, Matlab
• Demonstrated ability for process automation projects
• Experience applying lean methodologies for continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with the New Product Introduction process

Responsibilities

• Providing technical guidance & strategy definition for Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) investigations related to turbine operation and loads.
• Using field data to diagnose and provide technical recommendations for the development of containment and corrective actions for RCAs or field events.
• Influencing and developing loads simulation standard work for RCA and field-related processes.
• Communicating lessons learned from field investigations back to design teams.
• Guiding, training, mentoring, and supporting peers within team and across other teams in the definition and execution of simulation work to support field-related cases.
• Maintain broad awareness of related RCAs/field cases and assure technical excellence, timely completion of deliverables, and responsiveness to stakeholders.
• Coordinating and fostering collaboration across System Simulation teams to ensure field cases are resolved in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assisting PL in fleet support daily management tasks and reviews within System Simulation and across other organizations like Fleet Performance Management, Systems and Controls.
• Providing career mentoring & coaching to younger engineers.

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.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
• GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
• No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

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