Job Description Summary

The Generator Mechanical Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility power plants for their Steam Turbine Generator System(s). The TFA is responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements. The primary responsibility of the TFA is to safely manage the maintenance and repair of the various equipment used in power generation applications. You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our Steam Power vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation
• Lead outage crew including but not limited to crafts, Technicians, and onsite services teams
• Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment
• Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites
• Perform administrative functions such as: writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis  
• Signs off on all changes implemented.
• Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
• Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE Vernova safety and Quality standards
• Knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment vintage
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and a reference for future outages
• Ensure all parts needed for the job are shipped to the site
• Perform walk-downs during installation to ensure that the customer’s contractors are working properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Engineering Degree, National Diploma or Equivalent engineering higher form of Education from an accredited University/College or Technical Institution,
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Power Plant Maintenance, Generator Maintenance, or Power Plant Equipment Installation or Commissioning
• Field Engineering Services experience is required
• Ability to travel 80% annually to and from projects and various field assignments as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Successful completion of required training programs is a minimum requirement.
• Fluent in English language.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise.

• Ability and commitment to excellent customer service both with external and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated experienced with successful installations and outages.
• Experience and training on GE, Alstom, Siemens or other OEM equipment is preferred
• Generator Maintenance or Engineering experience, in particular Large 400MW-600MW machines.
• Very Good project management skills
• Very Good oral and written communication skills
• Very Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Very Good business acumen and ability to sell GE Vernova products to the customer
• Ability to travel to support customers globally
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable results of your pre-employment background and drug screening (to be taken within 48 hours of your receipt of the test paperwork). You may receive specialized classroom and laboratory training to prepare you for your assignment. You will be expected to complete periodic training to meet competency requirements for the position. All training courses attended must be successfully completed as a minimum requirement for employment.

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