Lead Gas Turbine Control Systems Engineer, Services Job (College Station, TX, United States)

Job Number:	1983982
Business:	GE Power & Water
Business Segment:	PW-PGP Power Generation Products
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Posted Position Title:	Lead Gas Turbine Control Systems Engineer, Services
Career Level:	Experienced
Function:	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment:	Product Design and Development
Location:	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces:	Texas
City:	College Station
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Relocation Assistance:	No
Role Summary/Purpose:	The Lead Gas Turbine Control Systems Engineer, Services will design and implement upgrades to gas turbine control systems. They will be exposed to all aspects of the turbine control system – application software, controls hardware and networking. This individual will understand the entire control system as well as the fundamentals of turbine operation and how those fundamentals interact with the control system to deliver optimum value to the customer.
Essential Responsibilities:	In addition you will: Work with a mentor and experienced engineers Utilize problem-solving, technical and interpersonal skills Develop and apply advanced control technologies to gas turbine aftermarket applications Write, test and develop requirements for turbine application code Design and implement control networks using the latest network technologies Develop new control technologies into packaged product offerings Interface with systems, operability and control teams to ensure complete system integration Develop software and operator graphics for GE Controls platforms Lead Factory Acceptance / Software Acceptance Tests with customers Support site installations Lead projects with ultimate responsibility for quality and schedule metrics Mentor junior engineers to develop technical depth
Qualifications/Requirements:	Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical or nuclear) from an accredited college or university Minimum of 5 years of gas turbine related controls experience Eligibility Requirements: Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to customer sites
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:	GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics:	GE Controls Mark x Platform & tools experience Simplicity based HMI experience Experience with model based controls techniques Knowledge of network protocols Experience with modeling and simulation software Passion for continuous learning and applying best practices to achieve practical solutions Enthusiastic self-starter who leads by example, sets stretch goals and is committed to team building Proven oral and written communication skills Ability to independently drive projects to completion & mentor junior engineers on their projects Strong organizational / project execution skills and prior success in working with cross-functional teams Willingness to be challenged and learn new technologies and skills Why join one great company when you can join many? At GE, we're passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We're diverse, supporting our communities in more than 100 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. GE Power & Water provides customers with a broad array of power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies to solve their challenges locally. Power & Water works in all areas of the energy industry including renewable resources such as wind and solar; biogas and alternative fuels; and coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy. The business also develops advanced technologies to help solve the world's most complex challenges related to water availability and quality. Numerous products are qualified under ecomagination, GE's commitment to providing innovative solutions that maximize resources, drive efficiencies and help make the world work better. Headquartered in Schenectady, N.Y., Power & Water is GE's largest industrial business. Follow GE Power & Water on Twitter @GE_PowerWater. Learn More about GE Power and Water Today! To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from GE AMSTC, Aviation, Energy Management, Oil & Gas, Power & Water and Transportation, follow us on twitter: @geconnections