Lead Performance Engineer (m/f)

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Job Description Summary

The Performance Engineer within SP Services Engineering Organization will prepare technical design proposals for steam turbine upgrade and retrofit projects. This shall include thermodynamic steam path design and steam power plant thermodynamic cycle modelling, with necessary supporting documentation and risk assessment to determine performance guarantees.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Thermodynamic design and specification of steam path designs for ITB and RTB turbine upgrade and retrofit projects in support of tender proposals and contract execution.
·  Steam power plant thermal cycle modelling (tendering and contract execution).
·  Perform thermal performance risk assessment and establish performance guarantees.
·  Analysis of customer specifications (RFQs) and plant operational data to ensure compliance and/or appropriate exception in Tender proposals.
·  Analysis of site performance test data.
·  Attendance and presentation at internal and external design meetings in support of tender preparation and contract execution.
·  Technical support of customer’s thermodynamic queries / problems / issues

Required Qualifications

·  Direct experience of thermal steampath design in turbomachinery or thermal modelling of steam/water cycles is required.
·  MEng / BEng (or equivalent)

Desired Characteristics

·  Understanding of thermodynamics principles, steam power plant thermal cycles and thermodynamic design of steam turbines.
·  Experience of modelling and interpretation of heat balance diagrams.
·  General product knowledge of Steam Turbines.
·  Able to make qualified technical decisions, based on available data.
·  Good communication and presentation skills – Able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner, both in writing and verbally.
·  A team player with positive attitude with high levels of self-motivation.
·  Flexibility to travel to other locations in the GE network and to customer premises.

GE VERNOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  

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