Dedicated Controls Engineer

Company Name:  Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.
Location: 

Orlando, FL, US, 32809

Description: 

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the overall management and implementation of Dedicated Controls Engineer (DCE) position.  Including but not limited to the coordination of MHI resources required to successfully implement the requirements of the DCE contract.  The DCE is a mid-level engineer position. This category is for personnel experienced in the Gas Turbine/Steam Turbine controls field. The DCE shall be capable of performing the duties and responsibilities listed below, in addition to Turbine Controls Engineer Level II requirements. This position will be located near Mobile, Alabama and will require onsite support for two plants.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understand and comply with all contract requirements and the DCE Responsibilities listed therein;
  • Have the required knowledge to perform complex troubleshooting of the MHI control systems;
  • Capable of supervising subcontractor work on MHI instrumentation and improvement works;
  • Capable of connecting all temporary monitoring equipment such as CABS, CASS, and CPFM;
  • Have an understanding of MHI combustion tuning;
  • Provide start-up commissioning, operations and/or troubleshooting support for equipment failures and determine root cause analysis and implement solutions;
  • Prepare and submit accurate reports regarding conditions, required actions and obtained results;
  • Travel to customer plant site(s) for the purpose of planning outage requirements, providing technical direction, and meeting with the customer on all contract issues;
  • Working with the LTSA Program Manager, understand and follow the history of parts in the units. This includes the hours, starts, and remaining life of parts in the unit and in repair;
  • Serve as a focal point for the resolution of technical issues. Track and resolve technical issues within the Netmation control system. Track ancillary system issues. Including all warranty issues;
  • Provide project administration, including the documentation of warranty issues;
  • Perform other such duties as may be required.

 

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 two (2) years experience; or at least four (4) 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.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas. Mitsubishi Power Americas Inc. supports 365/24/7 service operations for internal and external customers with a mission of providing reliable and excellent customer service as needed, all team members are subject to contribute to this mission.


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