The Manager of Balance of Plant Systems Engineering is accountable for the performance of electrical power systems controls and balance of plant work scopes for hydro projects and meeting the budgeted costs for these systems. The equipment and services solicited include generators (new or rewound) governor and controls upgrades inlet valve upgrades thrust bearing conversion to HighPressure Lift design and the addition of instrumentation (RTDs oil level detection shear pin failure detection system) as specified.
This role is also accountable for the commissioning and testing of hydropower plant equipment. They have approval authority for design drawings and documentation.
Essential Functions Performed by the Position
- Commit to work under companys core values that include: a One Team mindset open communication continuous improvement and a commitment to provide solutions to our customers
- Accountable for the integration and performance of balance of plant systems for the hydro project including electrical power systems and controls
- Responsible for the design and manufacture of electrical systems and commissioning/testing of hydro turbinegenerator installations.
- Includes integration of generator excitation switchgear controls and auxiliary electrical components.
- Support AH proposal effort by soliciting firm quotes for all specification requirements that are outside of the turbine scope of supply
- Develop winning technical strategies for company proposals to include electrical design concepts and subcontractor technical strategies
- Develop costeffective equipment layouts and achieve budgeted costs
- Write technical documents to facilitate the purchase of all quoted hardware and services
- Supervise and provide guidance to the Systems Engineering department; Train and provide technical supervision to Systems Engineers
- Commission the hydro installation to include troubleshooting and aftermarket testing
- Develop verify and maintain systems engineering computer software and engineering standards for product design and manufacture
- Represent the company at trade shows and on professional society committees and meetings; Preparation of technical papers and presentations at major conferences
- Final approval of design layouts drawings documents and analysis related to electrical systems
- Review product discrepancies versus design requirements and prescribe disposition
- Satisfy ISO Quality Standards as it relates to these engineering tasks
- Development of electrical analysis tools and training of Systems Engineers on the use of those tools
- Final acceptance of electrical systems and work performed by subsuppliers
- Approval of field and shop nonconformances and disposition of nonconformances
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read and understand P&ID and electrical schematics
- Attention to detail teamwork abilities and organizational skills
- Possess a firm grasp on the industry as a whole and stay up to date on evolving trends in hydro power technologies
- Numeracy and mathematics; Technical skills; Collaboration skills; Analytical skills; Adaptability
- People leadership; Time management; Critical thinking; Conflict resolution; Problem solving
- Effective communication; Priority management; Staff development; Managing performance; Interpersonal skills
Qualifications :
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Required
- Supervisory experience
- 10 years hydro turbine engineering experience
Licenses or Certifications Required
- Professional Engineering License or Advanced Degree Preferred
Environment and Working Conditions
- Normal Office Environment
Travel Requirements (percent)
Additional Information :
The benefits of joining our team
Because we seek to hire the best people we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:
- health coverage for you and your family through medical dental and vision plans
- a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
- financial protection through disability life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
- tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pretax dollars
- a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company
When you join our team you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family a group of talented women and men who drive business success.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications merit and business need.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime