Synchronous Condenser Field Expert

4 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada GE Renewable Energy Full time
Job Description SummaryGE Grid Services North America supports one of the main Canadian Grid utilities with a High Voltage Direct Current line maintenance. To provide the best service to this customer, GE FACTS Service team is looking for a synchronous condenser specialist. In this role, you will assist the customer engineers and operators with troubleshooting, operation monitoring, inspection/maintenance/repair preparation. You will support the development of operation procedures.

The role will be based in St John, NL, Canada. You will work at customer sub-station close to St Johns every day from Monday to Friday. You will be required to be on call during customer emergencies.Job Description

About Us

At GE Grid Solutions we electrify the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more energy efficient grid by integrating renewables and deploying cleaner technologies to fulfill the needs of tomorrow.

In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Work Here

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Role Summary/Purpose

GE Grid Services North America supports one of the main Canadian Grid utilities with a High Voltage Direct Current line maintenance. To provide the best service to this customer, GE FACTS Service team is looking for a synchronous condenser specialist. In this role, you will assist the customer engineers and operators with troubleshooting, operation monitoring, inspection/maintenance/repair preparation. You will support the development of operation procedures.

The role will be based in St John, NL, Canada. You will work at customer sub-station close to St Johns every day from Monday to Friday. You will be required to be on call during customer emergencies.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Be the main point of contact between the customer and any GE unit/Contractor for the Synchronous Condenser systems
  • Provide a mentorship role to customer maintenance staff on synchronous condenser machines and controls. Assist customer staff with interpretation of system alarms
  • Troubleshoot events/trips in operation and document them; lead the troubleshooting to the resolution with third party if required
  • Prepare the yearly maintenances (procedures, planning, tool lists, LOTO...) and manage the engineers/technician/sub-contractors involved in the maintenances
  • Manage punch list open items for the three machines and their balance of plant
  • Authorize machine re-energizations after trips when you estimate it is safe
  • Assist the customer in routine inspection and testing of equipment and parts.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor or master's in electrical or mechanical engineering
  • Fluent in English
  • 5 years experience in design or maintenance experience with medium or high voltage electrical machines mandatory (generators, motors...)
  • 5 years experience with machine control troubleshooting or/and commissioning

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with GE medium or high voltage machines
  • Experience with large machine oil bearings
  • Leadership in front of customer
  • Experience with nitrogen cooling systems
  • Experience with AC sub-station commissioning
  • Experience with relay protection tests

*On site in St Johns, NL, Canada

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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