TURBINE COMMISSIONING ENGINEER - TALENT POOL

Job Description Summary About the position.
The Turbine Commissioning Engineer is responsible to ensure the proper operation of the installations and settings on site.
He defines the commissioning processes and ensures the proper application of health, safety, and environment [HSE] compliance, while strictly following international quality standards and GE policies, until handing over the machine/equipment to the customer within scheduled time and budgeted.
About our business.
GE, the 130-year-old energy pioneer.
Our unwavering commitment to powering the planet, now fully focused on the energy transition.
No company has the unique combination to pioneer what’s next – just as we have before.
As we answer the call with renewed purpose and vigor, we are moving our GE energy businesses—including Renewables, Power, Digital and Energy Financial Services — under one banner to deliver a united, focused, one-of-a-kind force.
GE Vernova.
Together, with our customers and partners, we will chart the course to a better future.
Hydro Power – a major player in the hydroelectricity generation market - is the part of GE Vernova.
Our work includes the designing, manufacturing, and installation of equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities.
Job Description Applicants with European Union citizenship are encouraged to apply.
This position is required to travel and work across EMEA region (Europe, Middle-East & Africa) in different locations.
Roles and Responsibilities.
Package Hydraulic turbine [Francis, Pump turbine, Kaplan, Pelton …] Auxiliaries [Instrumentation, guide bearing, thrust bearing, shaft seal, Butterfly valve, spherical valve, cooling system, air compressor ….
Hydromechanics equipment.
Dam gates [spillway, intake gate …] Speed governing system [Electronic cubicle + oil pressure unit] Operational Prepare the commissioning activities related to turbine, governing or hydromechanical scope.
Receive the preparation package including (but not limited to), drawings, Operation and Maintenance Manual, settings notes, calculation notes, commissioning procedures and test reports, field quality working plan, general and specific risk assessment related to the commissioning works, last software version, Site organization chart and communication channel, commissioning schedule … Set-up the necessary tools including associated calibration certificate.
Perform HSE onboarding prior site mobilization Initiate/perform technical briefing with project management and engineering.
Execute commissioning activities of the designated scope of works strictly following the HSE rules and according to the quality standards.
Verify the completion of the erection activities and sign the hand over certificate, define the associated punch list if required Perform the individual & functional tests of the equipment in dry condition (cubicle energization, electrical test, instrumentation set-up, oil pump test, operating time adjustment of servomotors as requested by engineering calculation, PID positioner loops optimization, functional sequence test of each subsystem with main control system.
Participate to the water filling of the machine Perform the tests and final adjustments of the equipment during the overall tests in wet condition (colling water flows adjustment, first run, mechanical run, overspeed/runaway test, PID optimization, load rejection test, heat run test, on load governor test and fine tuning.
Manage the non-conformity raised during the commissioning activities and report it through the NCM database Issue weekly report to the commissioning Manager/back office/project management, including progress of works and forecast Manage the subcontractor staff, if any.
Complete the commissioning activities.
Issue the final test reports and manage to have it signed by the Client / Engineer Issue the red-marked drawings Deliver training to the Client personnel if required Manage to have a minimalist punch list Provide feedback of experience to construction & commissioning department and engineering.
Others Activities Fingerprint Troubleshooting Specific technical training Specific mission for machine/system improvement Managerial Achieving all Commissioning milestones on time without budgetary impact Maintaining customer relationship and a high level of customer satisfaction Representation of GE in front of the customer Engineers Maintaining and enhancing the professional image and reputation of GE Ability to delegate, priority management Qualifications/ Requirements.
Mandatory Mechanical Engineering university degree (comparable with bachelor / master) or equivalent professional experience.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents (Mechanical & electrical drawing, P&ID diagram) Good English knowledge Valid passport and car driver’s license Recommended Second language highly recommended.
French / German Experience in field commissioning of rotating machine is an advantage    New graduates may be considered Desired Characteristics.
Ability to analyze results and provide solutions Ability to make quick and thorough decisions even under customer pressure Self-motivated and achiever Organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills.
Interest in multicultural teamwork, open minded, flexible Interest in field activities and technical issue solving mindset Ability and willingness to travel abroad for short- and long-term mission as required by the business, and work in intercultural organization for at minimum 5 years in the same position.
Hiring Locations.
Hungary Poland Spain Portugal What Do We Offer? Career growth opportunity Professional and personal development trainings Enthusiastic team with supportive leaders Multicultural and diverse environment A pleasant and modern work infrastructure Competitive salary with benefits (including medical insurance as we Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided.
No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position