Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Orlando, FL is looking for a Combustion Tuning Engineer.

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality.

One team, one future.

Role Overview

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.

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

Key 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 advanced 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.

Requirements

• 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. Must have related gas turbine, controls systems and technical report writing experience from power industry.

• Knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software, electronic mail, graphics, technical diagrams, flow charts, etc. Digital Control Systems (Netmation, Ovation, SPPA- T3000, TXP, Speedtronic Mark V/VI/VIe, etc.).

Physical & Safety Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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