Test Engineer - Control Room Operator, 2nd Shift

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Second Shift Operator is primarily responsible for the safe and effective operation of combustion testing for full scale, full load, single can combustion testing. They will interact with the facility main PLC to drive the test article through all desired test conditions. While in charge of the main progress of the test, they will monitor all equipment to ensure damage does not occur throughout the facility. Additionally, the Operator will assist in maintenance activities to ensure long term test readiness.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 yr experience with power plant, facility operations or instrumentation systems
• Associates degree in Engineering or other technical field or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Controls, or Chemical Engineering
• 5+ yr experience in plant, facility, or gas turbine operations
• Capacity to rapidly assess complex process data (temperatures, pressures, flow rates) and identify root causes rather than just treating symptoms
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) rigorously, while also possessing the confidence to make independent, safe, and autonomous decisions when immediate action is required
• Unrelenting attention to detail and a keen awareness of their physical surroundings and the status of heavy rotating equipment
• Working knowledge of combustion design and/or test and validation programs
• Strong computer, oral, and written communication skills
• Motivated self-starter and excellent multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of high-pressure/high-temperature fuel, inert gas, and air systems

Responsibilities

• Monitor test equipment to ensure long-term health of facility and safety of coworkers
• Assist Test Engineers in executing combustion and rig testing by interacting with a human machine interface (HMI) to actuate valves, pumps, and motors to reproduce real life test conditions
• Responsible for daily operation of fuel systems (natural gas, hydrogen, propane, butane, ethane, fuel oil), air systems (11,000 HP air compressors), steam systems (boilers and super heater), inert gas systems (nitrogen, carbon dioxide), and fuel and air heaters
• Assist Facility Engineers with maintenance of facility system and troubleshooting issues
• Work closely with Test Engineers in reviewing test requirements and assist in test planning
• Be responsible for full compliance with GE and regulatory Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies
• Responsible for daily system process line up and end of day Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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
• permissive time off
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree