SUMMARY

Select and apply controls engineering techniques and procedures in the installation, modification, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and startup of Mitsubishi gas/steam turbines. This category is for personnel experienced in the combustion tuning of MHI Gas Turbines. The target candidate will have at least 5+ years’ experience in design installation, start up and commissioning, and/or troubleshooting of heavy industrial gas turbines.

Candidate should have prior gas turbine tuning experience with DLN and advanced combustion system applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Have a thorough understanding of the theory of the combustion process in MHI gas turbines.
    • Have a thorough knowledge of the combustion dynamics that occur in a MHI gas turbine.
    • High-Level knowledge and capabilities within Digital Control Systems (Netmation, Ovation, SPPA- T3000, TXP, Speedtronic Mark V/VI/VIe, etc).
    • Knowledge of control and complex areas within control scheme as well as use and application as it relates to operation and troubleshooting for onsite execution.
    • Able to perform combustion tuning on MHI F and G frame gas turbines. This is to include the procedure for tuning, the process to perform countermeasures for pressure fluctuations encountered, and performance of special tuning such as load overshoot and Fuel Gas Temperature tuning.
    • Have a thorough knowledge of the use of tuning programs such as the VB program and the CASS computer.
    • Knowledge and application of advance control concepts such as Cascade Control, Feed Forward, PID tuning, bumpless transfers, etc.
    • Have a thorough knowledge of the administrative requirements at the completion of combustion tuning to include customer and internal reporting.
    • Provide start-up commissioning, operations and/or troubleshooting support for equipment failures and determine root cause analysis and implement solutions.
    • Perform on-site combustion tuning of Mitsubishi gas turbines, using knowledge of combustion dynamics and Mitsubishi combustion tuning software.
    • Provide calibration of field devices.
    • Verify slot assignment, output, transmitter, failsafe structure, connections, display, system/loop check, operational, functional and tuning of Mitsubishi GT controllers.
    • Program Mitsubishi logic controllers.
    • Perform instrument loop calculation and operation set points.
    • Prepare and submit accurate reports regarding conditions, required actions and obtained results​​​​​​​
    • Perform other such duties as may be required.​​​​​​​
    • Overnight travel (at least 50%) by land and/or air.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
    • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
    • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
    • Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
    • Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
    • Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (BA) in Engineering from four-year college or university plus three (3) years experience; or at least five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
    • Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
    • Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.​​​​​​​
    • Computer Skills: Knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software, electronic mail, graphics, technical diagrams, flow charts, etc.