Lead Engineer – Steam Turbine Accessories

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute projects with full ownership with minimal support from Technical Leads (TL)
• Developing detailed system architecture i.e. Schematics & P&IDs and Data Lists i.e. Pipe, Valve, Instrument, Load list & Signal exchange list, Process design and interface document, Pipe sizing and pipe design pressures and temperatures determination, Simulation of steam seal system & hardware design for various steam systems (Steam seal, steam turbine integral drains, LP admission, Turbine evacuation, CRH line etc.) of various ST products such as D650, A650, A200, D600, & D200 steam turbines for combined cycle power plants globally across various new unit projects i.e. EO, EEP, TKP & TKSI.
• Responsible for developing innovative engineering solutions for ST accessories systems meeting all customer CTQs and GE’s design guidelines.
• Preparation of system design documents, calculations and P&ID, operating instructions etc.
• Independently handling customer comments, suppliers, site issues and design reviews (internal and external)
• 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
• Develop cost out and CTO/P2V opportunities to improve the competitiveness of GE’s product offerings.
• Preparation of GBOM and catalogues and their implementation
• Preparation of Design Practice and updating design standards and Max case Schematics and Standard Outline drawings
• Preparation and compliance to Standard work, standard check-list preparation and updation for customer and manufacturing drawings and vendor documents.
• Create effective connect with key stakeholders such as Customer Application, Project Engineering, Product Definition, Sourcing, ST flange to flange and Requisition teams.
• Participate in risk review meetings and help develop mitigation plans during the OTR phase.
• Executing design and requisition projects as per customer, compliance & site-specific requirements.
• Execute all the deliverables for internal & external customers with strict adherence to project schedule
• Preparing instrument, load, signal change list for various instrumentation.
• Developing and designing products such Gland steam condenser, steam valves, strainer, blowers, heat exchangers, seal steam heater, HP exhaust system etc. with strict adherence to GE & international standards such as TEMA, PED, ASME etc.
• Perform engineering calculations & analyses to size system components (such as Valves, Motors, Blowers etc.)
• Preparation of ordering/functional specifications with strict adherence to project requirements
• Technical evaluation of vendor bids as well evaluating & resolving deviation to standards specifications
• Conducting supplier design reviews, reviewing general arrangement & other vendors documentation and ensuring compliance with GE & Customer requirements/ expectations
• Work closely with internal & external customers for any system design related issue resolution.
• Part of this role will also require to work directly with site to resolve any plant installation and operation related issues to timely achieve commercial operation date.
• Execute system systematic process improvements such as standardization, reducing vendor dependencies, specification updates to avoid recurring issues, cost reduction etc.
• Provide field support during installation for & address issues routed to engineering via ER cases & other means with the help of support from TLs and other experts within the team
• Handling of Supplier deviation requests, Site engineering issues resolution (ER), corrective actions CA
• Document management in PLM
• Champion LEAN principles and embrace LEAN by continuously challenging and improving internal process.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical/Chemical engineering degree OR masters from well recognized university
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in gas based combined cycle OR steam power plants
• Design know-how of Steam Turbine accessories systems such as Steam seal system, Drains, Strainers, Control and Stop valves, Vacuum system, Desurperheating system, Exhaust spray system etc.
• Knowledge of plant operability and heat balance for combined cycle plant
• Know and apply design methods, rules and tools to specify the systems/ components
• Specific Knowledge about the relevant codes and standards like ANSI, ASME, ISO, API, HIS, NFPA, HEI, PTC etc.
• Knowledge of Interfaces specially on controls systems & electrical interfaces
• Good knowledge of engineering, design and project management tools and methods e.g. GTCC-PLM, AVEVA, Confluence etc.
• Naturally good at collaboration across the teams to achieve broader objective for the business with strong sense of operational rigor & urgency.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• 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
• Passion for problem solving & continuous improvement

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