Mechanical Engineer - Turbine Speed Governors

Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job Description

The employee will be responsible for the design and coordination of mechanical systems for hydro speed governor (e.g. P&ID, pumps, valves, actuators, system accumulators, instrumentation). He / She will also be responsible to provide technical support for supply chain and Construction & Commissioning activities related to hydro generators.

Responsibilities and Activities:

• Read and understand customer specifications to generate inputs for design team and deliverables for customer.
• Deliver work packages for projects or programs using technical guidelines, leading design reviews and implementing feedback of experience (FOE).
• Produce schematics, technical specifications, testing procedures and all documentation required for scope according to customer's requirements and GE practices.
• Supervise draftsmen for the creation of project drawings.
• Supervise and support suppliers/sub-contractors.
• Prepare design calculations, technical specifications, drawings (supported by draftsmen) and BOM's without supervision.
• Collaborate with and assist project management team when required.
• Support supply chain for project purchase and new supplier development, when required.
• Evaluate and act on non-conformities reports.
• Provide site support for commissioning and erection.
• Organize and/or participate on design reviews.
• Provide support on tendering activities.
• Perform Site Survey.
• Collaborate with consulting engineers and experts for FOE, design validation and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Participate, on meetings with customers and suppliers for document approval and or NCR discussion.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Fluent in written and spoken English/Portuguese
• Knowledge of mechanical design and sizing (e.g. P&ID, pumps, valves, actuators, system accumulators, instrumentation)
• Governing System Calculation and components sizing
• General knowledge of drawing standards and rules
• Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy
• Hydro Powerplant experience / knowledge.
• Ability to work in a global matrix team environment
• Ability to learn & adapt to business needs
• Planning, organizational skills and team player
• Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy
• Must be results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Good problem solver
• Availability to travel occasionally, including by plane