Gas Turbine Performance Engineer

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
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Job Description

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Orlando, FL is looking for a Gas Turbine Performance Engineer.


Summary


The Gas Turbine Performance Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering support for the evaluation and enhancement of gas turbine thermal performance including upgrades and field performance testing of gas turbines, fluid systems design and operation and gas turbine component design in support of Mitsubishi Power contractual obligations and business development programs.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities


  • Evaluate thermal performance of gas turbines power output, heat rate, stage pressures, temperatures, and component efficiencies utilizing thermodynamic, aerodynamic, and fluid mechanics engineering principles demonstrated through hand and computer calculations.
  • Support the evaluation of performance utilizing Remote Monitoring Center (RMC) to provide Mitsubishi owe and its customers with qualitive performance and availability analyses with recommendations that will improve the thermals performance or availability and reliability of the monitored gas turbine fleet.
  • Support combustion system applications/fuel utilization studies to estimate combustion system and emission control capabilities, including emission control estimates, fuel nozzle pressure losses, and operational troubleshooting. Participate in emission tests for combustion system validation and post outage tuning. When possible, making recommendations for emission control or operability improvements and work to obtain approval for those recommendations.
  • Participate in the service and design of fluid systems including the interpretation and creation of Piping and Instrumentation Drawings [P & ID], system descriptions, component specification and design review documents for gas turbine service-related initiatives, considering specific operating characteristics of fluid system components (filters, valves, pumps, compressors, nozzles, etc.) for compressible and incompressible fluids.
  • Perform other such duties as may be required.

Other Duties & 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.
  • Support ISO 9001 audits and compliance efforts.
  • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels, utilizing verbal skills as well as written documents including sketches
  • Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, & Education


  • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with an emphasis on thermal fluids from an accredited college or university; extensive knowledge of gas turbine engineering including overall turbine configuration, gas turbine design, boundary conditions, temperatures, and materials with at least eight years of related experience.
  • 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 judgement decisions based on specifications or technical requirements.
  • Computer Skills: Experience with software including 3-D modeling software (Pro-E, Unigraphics, Solidworks), CFD (ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, Turbogrid) and advanced personal computer skills including Microsoft Office, etc.

Why Should You Apply?


  • Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Committed to quality product and services
  • Great working environment and culture
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Events

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.


Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.
Engineering
Full Time
Onsite
Competitive
See Description for Experience
2 years, 3 months ago