Turbine Control Engineer II

Company: System One
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Turbine Control Engineer - Pasadena, TX System One is currently seeking a -Turbine Control Engineer -on a direct hire position located in Pasadena, TX. - Focusing more on the controls of the turbine and tuning. Turbine Control Engineer Responsibilities:

• Provide combustion tuning on GE turbines for emissions compliance and reliability.
• Apply combustion turbine knowledge and experience to trouble shooting problems related to GE combustion turbines.
• Lead, support and provide technical oversight with project development activities as required.
• Provide recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding turbines and related auxiliary components in a power plant.
• Provide recommendations on new processes, tools, and services as well as support and contribute to the development of new products, services, or techniques.
• Work with the I&C Engineering group with the development of control logic changes as they pertain to the operation of the plants.
• Implement logic changes developed by I&C Engineering and supported by the Plant Controls Team.
• Provide training to plant operations and colleagues on turbine tuning, control systems operation, programming, and maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting related computer and networking problems that relate to the turbine control system.
• Perform serial link programming between turbine control systems and ancillary plant systems.
• Must be willing and able to be on call and work call out duty, as necessary. Must be willing to work varied hours as necessary and travel as needed throughout the clients -Fleet. Turbine Control Engineer Requirements
  • 5+ years experience with control systems, combustion turbines and turbine tuning, along with a willingness to explore and master innovative technologies
  • Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with combustion tuning for GE turbines highly preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of GE combustion turbine operating philosophy, which include core operation, combustion dynamics, emissions, and efficiency
  • Technical and/or vocational training in control systems used on GE combustion turbines: Mark VI and Mark V.
  • Must have a proven record of accomplishment in the controls field.
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge of combined cycle power plant operation
  • Must have an exceptional understanding of process controls and instrumentation, as they pertain to combustion turbines and/or combined cycle power generation
  • Self-motivated, highly knowledgeable, has strong problem-solving skills and works well within a small team
  • Must be willing to travel and work varied hours, as necessary
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Above average computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project). Duration: -Direct Hire - Location: -Pasadena, TX - Pay rate: -$88-112k/yr - Relocation Assistance is provided

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