Senior Gas Turbine Performance Engineer

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Orlando, FL is looking for a Senior Gas Turbine Performance Engineer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate thermal performance of gas turbines [power output, heat rate, stage pressures, temperatures, and component efficiencies] utilizing thermodynamic, aerodynamic, and fluid mechanics engineering principles demonstrated through hand and computer calculations.
• Lead enhancement of the performance analysis capabilities of the Remote Monitoring Center (RMC) to provide MPS and its customers with qualitative performance and availability analyses with recommendations that will improve the thermal performance or availability and reliability of the monitored gas turbine fleet.
• Determine the causes of gas turbine performance losses through diagnostic analysis of operational data for both steady-state and transient operation, along with physical inspection results of engine components.  This work includes:
  • Gross performance characterization of major power plant components (GT, ST, HRSG, Condenser).
  • Detailed analysis of GT performance (compressor & turbine) to be able to identify stage and subcomponent performance losses, and where necessary, utilize Mitsubishi proprietary or industry software.
  • Develop thermal performance testing procedures to demonstrate compliance with contractual performance guarantees which follow the requirements of ASME PTC-22 or ISO 2314 including uncertainty analysis. This work will include participation in the performance test / data collection and analysis of test results for tests within the department roles and responsibilities.
  • Develop new test methods to better assess unit degradation or operating conditions, providing justification for the test costs to obtain management approval. If approved, then follow through with specifying instrumentation, supervising the installation and data collection, post processing analyses of the data and test report generation.
  • Work with repair, service, and field personnel to develop refurbishment criteria that enhances the potential for performance recovery and monitor the impacts of component durability enhancements. This will include monitoring of parts conditions returned for repair to identify increased clearance, surface roughness, erosion, etc. that can lead to performance losses.
  • Monitoring the condition of parts being returned to service and assembly clearance information to determine if the design clearances are appropriate.
  • Develop control system settings relating to gas turbine load and emission controls.
• Lead and conduct combustion system applications / fuel utilization studies to estimate combustion system and emission control capabilities, including emission control estimates, fuel nozzle pressure losses, and operational troubleshooting. Participate in emission tests for combustion system validation and post outage tuning. Where possible, making recommendations for emission control or operability improvements and work to obtain approval for those recommendations.
• Participate in the service and design of fluid systems including the interpretation and creation of Piping and Instrumentation Drawings [P&ID], system descriptions, component specifications and design review documents for gas turbine service-related initiatives, considering specific operating characteristics of fluid system components (filters, valves, pumps, compressors, nozzles, etc.) for compressible and incompressible fluids.
• Interface with other technical and non-technical personnel, within MPWA or external to the company, communicating at a technical level that can be understood by the person that is the receiving the information.  Communications will include oral and written forms and can be for individuals, groups, or large industry forums. 

• Participate in industry meetings including insurance and lender meetings, user conferences, and industry conferences (Powergen, ASME Turbo Expo, etc.) including paper or panel presentations as authorized by management.
• Availability for work after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Travel to customer power plants when necessary.
• Perform other such duties as may be required.

Other Duties & 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.
• Support ISO 9001 audits and compliance efforts.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels, utilizing verbal skills as well as written documents including sketches, drawings, plans, reports, and presentations.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
• Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, & Education

• • •  Education and/or Experience: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with an emphasis on thermal fluids from an accredited college or university: extensive knowledge of gas turbine engineering including overall turbine configuration, gas turbine design, boundary conditions, temperatures, and materials and at least six years of related experience.
    • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as industry reports and technical journals. Ability to write technical reports and correspondence including customer reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
    • Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform necessary calculations to satisfy job requirements.
    • Reasoning Ability: Ability to make judgment decisions based on specifications or technical requirements.
    • Computer Skills: Command of Software with demonstrated experience with 3-D modeling software (Pro-E, Unigraphics, Solidworks), CFD (ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, Turbogrid), computer programming (Python, C++, Fortran, VBA, etc), and advanced personal computer skills including Microsoft Office, etc.

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 product 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.