Gas Turbine Auxiliary System Engineer

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Gas Turbine Auxiliary System Engineer

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start dispatchable power our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services project development equipment manufacturing turnkey generation facilities operations and maintenance.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the Energy Transition with permanent service locations in Missouri Texas and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet peaking-power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 900000 sq. ft of facilities and equipment including the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot in North America and a hydrogen-ready string-test facility that enables full-speed full-load testing. Our Houston Texas office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own peaking-power installations.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits that include Medical Dental Vision and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee 10 paid holidays paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess the specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

The Gas Turbine Auxiliary System Engineer is responsible for the design analysis integration and technical support of auxiliary systems associated with gas turbine power plants. This role supports engineering production project execution field services and operations to ensure auxiliary systems are engineered to meet performance code compliance reliability safety and commissioning requirements. The role interfaces with multi-disciplinary teams including production project engineering procurement quality field service and suppliers.

Reports To:Engineering Manager

Work Location:6401 North Eldridge Pkwy Houston TX 77041 or2001 Proenergy Blvd Sedalia MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

Auxiliary Systems Design & Engineering

Lead design and functional development of gas turbine auxiliary systems including but not limited to:

Fuel gas systems (piping filters valves etc.)
Lube oil and hydraulic systems
Fire protection ventilation and enclosure systems
Skid-mounted packages heating & cooling systems and pumping arrangements.
Instrumentation and heat tracing systems (Pressure Transmitter Flow Transmitters RTD etc.)

Produce and maintain engineering deliverables including:

Flow & Instrumentation Diagrams (F&IDs)
General Arrangement (GAs)
Production drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Design calculations and functional design criteria
Technical specifications for procurement
Engineering working Instruction for production and field team

Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards international codes and customer requirements including:

ASME ANSI API and NFPA
IBC ACSE NBC
OSHA and ISO
CSA/CRN
CE

Production Support

Support ProEnergys internal fabrication and assembly operations by producing reviewing and maintaining fabrication drawings including weld details material specifications tolerances and performing stress analysis (FEA) as required.
Develop and release assembly drawings and instructions defining fasteners bolting requirements torque values assembly sequences and inspection requirements to support efficient shop execution.
Collaborate closely with designers manufacturing and quality teams to review and redline fabrication assembly and project drawings to ensure constructability safety and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Provide engineering support by dispositioning Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) evaluating deviations and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Drive product improvements and cost-reduction initiatives by identifying design simplifications alternate materials and improved fabrication or assembly methods.
Partner with procurement and suppliers to source components resolve technical issues and ensure materials and parts are available to support shop production schedules and meet project requirement.
Lead in design reviews Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and lessons-learned to enhance product quality and manufacturability.

Project Support & Execution

Participate in proposal development technical bid reviews and cost/manhour estimates.
Coordinate design interfaces with internal engineering disciplines and external partners to ensure on-time delivery of engineering deliverables.
Support procurement through detailed specifications for auxiliary system and assemblies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operational Support

Resolve field issues and support root cause analysis (RCA) with field services teams and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability of auxiliary functions.
Provide installation commissioning troubleshooting and operational support onsite or remotely (where applicable).

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Thermal Engineering or related field.
Experience: Typically 5 years of experience in power generation/industrial engineering with specific experience in gas turbine auxiliary systems design or support. Practical experience with aeroderivative turbines (e.g. LM6000 LM2500) is highly desirable.
Proficiency in P&ID development component sizing and system performance analysis.
Strong technical knowledge of auxiliary systems such as lubrication hydraulic units fuel gas conditioning air systems and instrumentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent technical communication skills to interface with internal teams and customers.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple internal teams and departments as well as with external vendors and customers.
Results focus with accountability for project deliverables.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Discipline.
Certification(s) relevant to power plant or turbine engineering (API ASME or equivalent).
Experience of OEM auxiliary system reference designs (e.g. Siemens GE Mitsubishi) and associated standards/codes.
Familiarity with CSA CE Marking and Australian regulatory and code requirements.
Prior exposure to OEM turbine auxiliary training or turbine fleet service programs.
Experience with engineering software and tools such as Inventor Windchill Solidwork PDM ANSYS Asana Bluebeam and engineering calculation tools is a plus.
Flexibility to travel for field support and customer engagements as required.

Additional Information

Working Environment & Travel

This role may require travel to manufacturing facilities power plant sites field service locations or customer facilities. Travel expectations should be outlined based on business needs.

It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

Required Experience:

Gas Turbine Auxiliary System EngineerAbout PROENERGYPROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start dispatchable power our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services project development equip...