Generator Repair Engineer - GE Power & Water - Chamblee

Generator Repair Engineer

GE Power & Water - Chamblee, GA (Greater Atlanta Area)

Job Description

This Generator Engineer Leader is responsible for providing leadership and technical support for the generator business segment and drive safety, quality and profitable results in the repair and service of power generation equipment. The position will be first shift or second shift with weekend and after hours support as necessary and will directly supervise the hourly workforce on the assigned shift. In this position, you will:

• Provide accurate and detailed job planning and written schedules
• Provide procedures, work instructions and technical oversight of work in process
• Support business needs for supervisory and technical expertise on all shifts as needed
• Promote a safe workplace and provide support for all EHS programs and goals
• Lead the hourly workforce to ensure highest level quality on repair projects
• Promote a high quality culture and support all business quality initiatives and goals
• Lead repair execution to ensure the best possible cycle and cost
• Interface effectively with other GE teams including Power Services, engineering and the commercial team to ensure customer CTQs are satisfied
• Explain technical aspects of the projects to customers, commercial team and other internal groups
• Support lean and variable cost productivity initiatives
• Develop and lead projects to drive better utilization of the workforce and minimize cost
• Provide job tracking details, inspection data, technical results and final report documentation within established timeline

Desired Skills & Experience

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or a Technical Discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical equipment testing and rotating component repair
• 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:

• Prior union hourly team leadership experience
• Field engineering experience in maintenance and testing of generator components
• Generator specialist experience in generator rewind, repair and testing
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified (GE Employees only)
• Project management skills
• Ability to establish priorities
• Great problem solving skills
• Great people skills
• Flexibility in work hours
• Able to work effectively across a matrix organizations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Company Description

With a full array of power generation and energy delivery technologies, GE 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.

We are here to solve the most complex challenges across the globe. With a full array of advanced power generation and energy delivery technologies, we work collaboratively with customers to drive growth & progress, anticipate energy needs of the future, and power a cleaner, more productive world.

Specialties
Aeroderivative Gas Turbines, Gas Engines, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Global Projects Operation & Engineering, Power Generation Services, Renewable Energy, Thermal Products, Water & Process TechnologiesGE Power & Water

Additional Information

Posted:

April 3, 2013

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Mid-Senior level

Functions:

Engineering

Industries:

Oil & Energy

Job ID:

5301761