Electrical Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – FSNL Test RTA COE
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Roles and Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a safety-first culture while supporting all electrical test and manufacturing activities.
- Serve as a key member of the FSNL test team providing technical expertise for electrical system design commissioning operation testing and troubleshooting.
- Provide primary technical direction for facility-based electrical projects coordinating activities with internal engineering teams contractors and equipment vendors.
- Collaborate closely with Mechanical and Process Engineering teams to understand overall system requirements and ensure electrical designs effectively support process and test systems.
- Interface with electrical equipment suppliers throughout the procurement process including RFQ development technical evaluations vendor drawing reviews equipment testing commissioning and operations & maintenance planning.
- Develop and review detailed electrical technical specifications for equipment such as power transformers switchgear MCCs electrical panels protection systems and related distribution equipment.
- Develop maintain and implement electrical safety procedures and technical instructions including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Own and maintain the SKM facility electrical model supporting electrical system studies and analysis including arc-flash assessments as required.
- Maintain ownership and organization of electrical drawings technical documentation equipment records and related engineering documents.
- Provide day-to-day electrical engineering support to test operations to ensure safe reliable and successful Gas Turbine test execution.
- Identify document and maintain electrical spare-parts requirements for facility and test electrical equipment.
- Support root-cause analysis troubleshooting and resolution of electrical system issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on electrical system reliability safety maintainability and test-facility performance.
- Demonstrated experience with controls instrumentation/devices and the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation-related issues effectively.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a 2-year degree in Electrical Technology with a minimum of 5 years of proven relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience with electrical commissioning in power generation facilities including electrical equipment testing and overall electrical system startup.
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards applicable to large-scale energy systems.
- Hands-on experience testing and commissioning:
- Switchgear
- Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- Power distribution panels
- Protection relays
- Transformers and associated electrical distribution equipment
- Strong understanding of electrical protection systems and protection schemes.
- Working knowledge of power electronics and electrical controls equipment.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and operational requirements simultaneously.
- Ability to analyze complex technical problems develop practical solutions and clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations.
Desired Characteristics
- Power Generation Commissioning Experience preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical or electric power construction installation operation or maintenance with conventional or renewable power plant transmission or distribution systems in electric power utilities power equipment manufacturing high-voltage and high-power equipment testing.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Problem analysis and resolution skills.
- SKM Power Modeling/Arc Flash Analysis experience
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova 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 drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
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