Configuration Engineer I - Gas Turbines

Description

SUMMARY :

The Engineering Configuration Engineer I is responsible for defining gas turbine and auxiliary component configurations for service operations.

This includes developing the system interfaces, data exchange architecture, business process coordination and improvements necessary to provide and maintain an effective understanding of the Gas Turbine (GT) Fleet that are sold and or serviced.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collect, analyze, summarize, and understand business requirements and accordingly develop configuration specifications to document GT configuration at its various lifecycle states including as built assembly configuration and ongoing maintenance configurations.
• Review and recommend changes to configuration management processes; develop process improvements to automate and streamline build these processes and resolve environment problems and suggest environment modifications to support system needs.
• Provide technical support for system design, testing and implementation activities to support ongoing Technical Data Integration efforts.

Identify shortcomings and missed information that result in business inefficiencies. Apply the principles from industry best practices and remain current on industry and technical skills in the areas of configuration management.

Development and structure teams from inside and outside of the company to address the identified issues and develop solutions that can be implemented to foster increased business efficiencies.

Support those teams as they develop design, testing and implementation plans.

Collect and consolidate corporate baseline of GT installations supported by our client. Study the aspects of equipment interchangeability and upgrade planning.

Develop process improvements that support both the business and engineering teams in rapid access to accurate and current information regarding installation configuration.

• Support ISO 9001 audits and compliance efforts;
• Some overnight travel (expected 10 to 20%) by land and / or air with some trips lasting one or more weeks;
• Availability for work after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays as required;
• 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 subordinates and management at all levels.
• 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 :

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.

Education and / or Experience : BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university;

knowledge of system engineering including mechanical with a preference for candidates having familiarity with manufacturing processes and planning methods and Enterprise Resource Planning systems, , SAP.

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 : General business office application understanding of spreadsheets, electronic mail, word processing, ERP, Power Point drawings, 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and infrequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud noise levels in shop and field environments.

Hearing and eye protection may be recommended and / or required in those areas.