On Site Service Specialist/ Field Service Engineer

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Job Description Summary

A dynamic, customer focused individual who has the drive and ability to operate confidently and, at times, independently to provide operational and maintenance support for the General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbine engine and supporting Auxiliary equipment.
This role is based in Mumbai / Kolkata (onsite at Kochi Shipyard as required).
In this role you will provide technical assistance for the installation, start up, preventative and/or corrective maintenance of the LM2500 / LM2500+G4 marine gas turbine engines (GT) and associated auxiliary support equipment (GTAE) during ship construction and in-service operation leading up to delivery.

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Company Overview

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Role Overview

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Overseeing and participating in the installation, power-up, functional checks, and operation of GT, and the GTAE for fuel, air, fire suppression, control, water wash, and ventilation systems.

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Coordinating and generating responses to customer technical inquiries on GT and GTAE

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Oversight of GT and GTAE repair and commissioning activities

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Coordinating OEM field service representative (FSR) requirements in support of the commissioning of GT and GTAE systems.

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Oversight of OEM FSR work activities and completion to include shipyard approval as necessary with supporting documentation.

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On-site inspection and supervision of OEM FSRs dispatched in support of GT and GTAE systems.

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Auxiliary system-to-gas turbine integration checks as well as GTAE system checks

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After market service support of GT and GTAE system

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Participate in meetings with Shipyards and Navy during installation, setting to work (STW), harbor acceptance trials (HAT) and sea acceptance trials (SAT).

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Participate in IHQ meetings, as required.

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Attend GE-sponsored technical hands-on training when available, e.g. borescope, hot section, cold section, controls, etc.

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Administrative duties, as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

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The ideal candidate should have experience with aero-derivative gas turbines & shipyard background

Required Qualifications:

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Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or current equivalent, with at least 5+ years of experience with aero-derivative gas turbines.

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Up to 50% travel required including naval vessel underway periods at sea.

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Willing and able to travel internationally.

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Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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Valid driving license and passport

Preferred Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

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Strong oral and written communication skills.

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Naval or merchant navy ship construction / shipyard background

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Ability to read and understand electrical schematics

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Ability to read and understand control schematics

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Prior naval or merchant navy engineering rating a plus.

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A minimum of 2 years of experience specialising in marine propulsion or power generation maintenance, repair or inspection experience at the engineer or technician level, concentrating on the specific application of gas turbines

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Additional consideration given to candidates who are GE OEM Level 2 trained (or naval gas turbine inspector training,) with 5 years gas turbine inspection experience or possessing 10 years marine /merchant navy / industrial gas turbine inspection experience.

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This position requires candidate to routinely work on an as-needed and on-call basis

Desirable Qualification

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Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

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Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

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Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

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Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

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Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes