Simulation Engineer

Job description

Job Number

2717440

Business

GE Oil & Gas

Business Segment

Oil & Gas Digital Solutions

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Posted Position Title

Simulation Engineer

Career Level

Experienced

Function

Engineering/Technology

Function Segment

Systems Engineering

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

United States

U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Virginia
Colorado

City

Salem, Longmont

Postal Code

24153-6422

Relocation Assistance

Yes

Role Summary/Purpose

The Simulation Engineer will configure GE Mark VI / VIe Control Systems in simulators to replicate plant equipment. Tests will be developed and executed to validate simulator responses match plant responses. This role will identify corrective actions to make simulators realistic and valuable for training. You will serve as primary contact for customers and simulator developers.

Essential Responsibilities

The Simulation Engineer will demonstrate leadership and support customers in training simulator business. In this role you will utilize your expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

In the role of Simulation Engineer you will:

·  Configure GE HMI and control system simulators with project specific application information

·  Compare training simulator responses to operational data

·  Test simulator platform to identify systemic problems

·  Develop acceptance test documents and conduct tests

·  Demonstrate use and maintenance of simulator

·  Provide technical assistance at customer facilities

·  Collect plant information enabling plant specific simulator development

·  Configure simulator models to simulate plant process responses

·  Be able to balance multiple projects and competing Priorities

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

·  Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university

·  Minimum 3 years of experience in GE Mark VI or VIe Control Systems (GE employees only)

·  Experience with Mark VIe DCS

·  Strong verbal and written communication skills

·  Combined cycle power plant operating experience

·  Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) graduate

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Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university

·  Minimum 3 years of experience in Control Systems

Eligibility Requirements:

·  Ability and willingness to travel 20% to Customer sites