Job Description Summary
The Enclosure Protection & Steam Turbine Accessories department is globally responsible for the execution of projects and initiatives with a wide scope and a high impact activities around GT/ST/GEN accessories i.e. Fire protection & detection for GT/GEN Enclosures & E-modules; Heating & ventilation, Exhaust frame blower & Hazardous Gas Protection of GT Enclosures and Steam systems accessories etc.
Lead Engineer - Fire Protection & Detection System (Accessories) shall be responsible for technical design & engineering activities of GT/ST/Generator accessories fire protection & detection system for GT/GEN Enclosures & E-modules for combined cycle power plant projects and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, customers & suppliers during project execution phase.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare the design concepts and perform basic design, system and equipment engineering for GT/ST/Generator accessories mechanical / electrical systems such as fire protection & detection system for GT/GEN Enclosures & E-modules,
- Develop detailed system & hardware design with schematics, P&IDs, device summary, Component specifications & detailed drawings,
- Perform engineering calculations & analyses to size system components (such as valves, pumps, motors, tanks, pipes etc.),
- Carry out all activities related to the purchase of equipment designed by a third party / supplier based on both Built-to-Specs & Built-to-Prints concepts,
- Specifying, evaluating supplier bids based on total cost analysis, technically negotiating and finally initiating a request for purchase order,
- After the purchase order, as applicable, carrying out document review and releasing the information for further internal use, performing technical review, integrating the equipment into the plant by managing as applicable mechanical, electrical and I&C-interfaces,
- Ensuring equipment maintainability and accessibility by interfacing with PDE & supplier for 3D model review, witnessing function and performance tests at supplier site,
- Supporting erection and commissioning activities at site and finally supporting claim negotiation,
- Ensure that the design is per applicable rules, regulations codes and standards, respective GE design rules / work instruction, contractual requirement and per good engineering practices especially about environmental aspects and health and safety of site personal, operators, maintenance personnel and third parties,
- Ensure a coordinated approach in all areas with the other engineering disciplines and support the Technical Leader & Principal Engineer,
- Support Technical Leader / Principal Engineer in maintaining relevant design documents & databases e.g. system design practices, system application guidelines, system descriptions / GEKs, OTR standard documentation / templates, standard work, GBOM parts, AVEVA reference plant max case schematic and device summary etc. based on lessons learned of ongoing projects and site feedback,
- Participate to HAZOP-studies, to design reviews and to the design freeze meetings and ensure that corrective actions are closed on time,
- Improve customer responsiveness by keeping project schedule, pro-active follow-up of supplier deviations, pro-active follow-up of field issues, timely close-out of ER/NCR; while feeding One Source Quality database for improvement actions,
- Support project team by on-time response to customer document comments & questionnaires,
- Providing proposals for design improvement and cost reduction to improve competitiveness of GE offered equipment & design.
- Taking responsibility of third party engineers (contractor resource) for checking and ensuring SQDC KPI’s and their meeting the requirements as per priorities and targets defined
Required Qualifications
- Mechanical engineering degree OR masters from well recognized university
- 12+ years of relevant experience in gas based combined cycle power plants
- Design know-how of GT/ST/Generator accessories fire protection & detection system i.e. water mist system, HPCO2 system, Aerosol system, Inert / Clean gas agent system etc.
- Know and apply design methods, rules and tools to specify the systems/ components
- Specific Knowledge about the relevant codes and standards like ANSI, ASME, NFPA, TAC, LPC, UL, FM, IEC, VDE etc.
- Knowledge of Interfaces specially on controls systems & electrical interfaces
- Good knowledge of engineering, design and project management tools and methods methods e.g. GTCC-PLM, AVEVA etc.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong capacity of adaptation (to suit local regulations)
- Readiness to travel for workshop inspections
- Ability to learn and to understand quickly
- Problem analysis and resolution skills
- “Customer Focus” and “Total Cost Focus” minded
- Steadiness in performance, ability to stand up well under stress, self-motivation, openness to innovations, flexibility
- Ability to foresee situations and adapt accordingly
- Able to identify solutions to problems and implement them
- Positive thinking with proactive approach
- Promotes/influences innovative processes, general technical knowledge
- Attitude and talent to negotiate and make presentations
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
