Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova is a leader in the hydroelectric industry, and they are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for their Fleet Reliability & Operation team. The role involves engineering support for hydro turbine and generator projects, conducting site visits, and overseeing issue resolution during the warranty period.
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
- Issue resolution during warranty period
- Provide Feedback of experience to the design team
- Main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts
- Design and related documentation preparation for service projects including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, part refurbishment, partial unit refurbishment
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
- 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
- Permissive time off
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