Performance Solutions Engineer

Summary

The Performance Solutions Engineer is a versatile role where in you will lead and own thermal and operational performance modeling and analysis for the Gas Powers global installed base (aftermarket services) GT/ST/CC fleet in support of managing its life cycle performance and architecting performance risk and guarantees and Energy transition studies working closely with Application engineering and Commercial teams. As a Performance Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include but not limited to thermodynamic modeling, configuration and delivery of online thermal performance monitoring and diagnostics solutions to Gas Power and GEV Digital customers. You will actively use fleet data, tools, and methods to drive engineering and business decisions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive performance evaluations for Global Gas plants which includes Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and overall Combined Cycle with a system level thinking and broad sphere of influence with cross functional teams to define associated performance risk levels.
• Identify and support engineering solutions to meet strategic engineering needs related to gas turbine, steam turbine, combined cycle power plant performance improvement in the decarbonization technologies.
• Work closely with performance testing, application engineering, design & systems engineering, product management and project engineering functions to formulate the strategic action plan to retain the guaranteed performance and/or minimize the performance risk.
• Use Gas Turbine and plant modeling and simulation software to configure thermal models to support the requisition of GEV suite of thermal performance monitoring systems.
• Configure and deliver performance monitoring solutions with respect to the guaranteed values in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Leverage fleet data to lead root cause analysis (RCAs) and diagnostic efforts as needed to ensure effective and accurate customer issue resolution.
• Coordinate with customers, Product Line, Sales, and Engineering to ensure proposed solutions are compatible with the customer needs, design standards and established quoting limits.
• Support quality and champion LEAN/continuous improvements initiatives, design practices involving thermal performance and risk mitigation.
• Proactively participate and support new initiatives including developing and protecting the Intellectual Property of GEV to enable impactful energy transition

WHAT YOULL BRING - Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors/ master's in mechanical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience in Thermodynamic performance modelling expertise and/or Power plant operations experience.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT - Desired Qualifications:

• Aptitude or experience that would demonstrate technical knowledge and understanding of Gas Turbine, Combined Cycle and Steam Turbine Thermodynamics.
• Excellent attention to details including strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Consistently demonstrates design creativity and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, execution, and process rigor.
• Ability to rapidly shift priorities based on business needs.
• Open-minded, self-motivated, and empowered to challenge thinking to dream big and take smart risks.
• Demonstrated capability in collaborating within a team and customers to create an inclusive environment.
• Strong organizational skills, communicating with transparency to deliver project milestones.
• Capable of breaking down complex problems and executing to solution.
• Familiar with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.