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Combined Cycle Operation and Optimization Engineer
Job Description
BusinessGE Energy Infrastructure Business SegmentEnergy Infrastructure - Headquarters About UsGE is planning for tomorrow. Where will you be? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with GE Energy!Role Summary/PurposeThe Combined Cycle Operation and Optimization Engineer will be a key member of the Thermal Systems Integration team focused on improving total plant competitiveness by creating and evaluating conceptual power block designs optimized around internal and customer CTQ’s. In this role you will utilize your high level of both technical expertise and commercial awareness to lead and integrate multiple areas of expertise. Essential ResponsibilitiesUse domain knowledge in the economics and operation of power plants to drive equipment design requirements with direct focus on customer CTQ’s for total ownership cost and revenue generation
Through understanding of power plant equipment design, capabilities and operation and it’s impact on customer’s bottom line leads cross functional teams to develop and analyze multiple options to support optimize conceptual power block designs and methods of operation
Generate fundamental trade studies of performance vs. capital and operational cost to support selection of both strategic high-level product requirement and individual component / sub-system configuration decisions
Recommend strategic technologies or programs as part of a multi generation program plan (MGPP) focused on total cost of ownership
Lead cross-functional component and systems teams from Gas Turbine, Steam turbine Generator and Accessory / BOP in development of optimized design sand operational philosophies
Work closely with Power Plant Systems Design organization in integrating total plant considerations, best practices and lessons learned and where applicable, develops design practices or other documentation to capture knowledge
Work closely with the Combined Cycle Conceptual Design Engineer on configuration options that maximize customer value (takes a life-cycle product view)
Program: Manage assigned program budgets and schedules, drives execution setting priorities and trading program vs technical CTQ’s where necessary
Provide accurate plans to incorporate into the business operational plan
Interface with Product Management and Project
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering Minimum 15 years of Engineering experience with at least 10 years in heavy duty gas turbine combined cycle power block / centerline equipmentGreen Belt certified (GE internal candidates)
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics
Experience and solid understanding of power plant operation and economics, able to create economic models that reflect total customer revenue and cost equations (dispatch selection, fuel, operation and emissions costBroad knowledge of different customer requirements and economic drivers across regions and market segments (e.g. base load, cyclic, peaking, process power/co-generation, fuel flex)Team leadership skills, able to engage and motivate diverse cross-functional teams. Able to direct effort in component teams outside if direct expertiseClear thinker, demonstrated capability to take complex problems and reduce to essential decisions actions and plansStrong analytical, communications, presentation and interpersonal skills Black Belt or Master Black Belt certified (GE employees only)Program / Project leadership experience, record of on schedule and budget executionBusiness Acumen, understand of GE business processesWhy join one great company when you can join many? When you join GE, you join a company made up of 5 exciting businesses. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. GE's Energy Infrastructure segment is leading the field in the development, implementation and improvement of the products and technologies that harness our resources such as wind, oil, gas and water.GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy as well as with renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and alternative fuels.www.ge-energy.comLocated between Charlotte & Atlanta, Greenville is a green town providing opportunities for hiking, skiing and other outdoor activities with an active downtown where offices are located along side dining & entertainment. Greenville prides itself on year-round attractions ranging from folk & jazz festivals to weekly concerts with almost 200 city sponsored events each year. Known for their zoo, BI-LO sports arena, Art Museums, & private galleries, Greenville offers culture & work at its best at the base of the Appalachian Mountains just 3 hours from the beach! Learn more about our fantastic city!
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