Sr Engineer – Ventilation System (GT Accessories)

Quest Global; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global seeks an Engineer – Ventilation System (GT Accessories) to lead design and engineering for GT/generator ventilation and hazardous gas protection systems in gas-based power plant projects. You will coordinate with multiple disciplines, customers and suppliers during project execution.

You will develop detailed system designs, perform sizing calculations for fans, blowers, dampers and related components, and ensure compliance with codes and GE standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or masters from a recognised university.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in gas based power plants.
• Design know-how of GT/Generator accessories Heating & Ventilation & Hazardous Gas Protection of Enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the design concepts and perform basic design, system and equipment engineering for GT/Generator accessories mechanical systems.
• Develop detailed system & hardware design with schematics, device summary, ordering specifications & drawings.
• Perform engineering calculations & analyses to size system components (Fans, Blowers, Valves, Dampers, Motors, Ducts).
• Carry out procurement activities for equipment designed by third parties based on Built-to-Specs & Built-to-Prints concepts.
• Specify and evaluate supplier bids, negotiate and initiate purchase orders.
• Review documentation after PO and integrate equipment into the plant coordinating mechanical, electrical and I&C interfaces.
• Ensure maintainability and accessibility via 3D model reviews and performance tests at supplier site.
• Ensure design complies with applicable codes, standards and GE design rules; consider safety and environmental aspects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and support Technical Leaders.
• Maintain design documents and databases; participate in design reviews and SAFER case studies.
• Improve customer responsiveness with schedule control and proactive supplier issue tracking.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Problem analysis and resolution

Customer focus

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical engineering degree OR masters

Tools

AVEVA

Power-Now

Confluence

GTCC-PLM

Job description

Job Requirements

Engineer – Ventilation System (GT Accessories) shall be responsible for technical design & engineering activities of GT/Generator accessories mechanical systems such as Heating & Ventilation System, Exhaust Frame Blower Skid & Hazardous Gas Detection System of Enclosures and Gas / Lube Oil / Liquid Fuel Modules for gas based power plant projects and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, customers & suppliers during project execution phase.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare the design concepts and perform basic design, system and equipment engineering for GT/Generator accessories mechanical systems such as Heating & Ventilation System, Exhaust Frame Blower Skid & Hazardous Gas Detection System of Enclosures and Gas / Lube Oil / Liquid Fuel Modules,
• Develop detailed system & hardware design with schematics, device summary, ordering specifications & drawings,
• Perform engineering calculations & analyses to size system components (such as Fans, Blowers, Valves, Dampers, Motors, Ducts etc.),
• Carry out all activities related to the purchase of equipment designed by a third party / supplier based on both Built-to-Specs & Built-to-Prints concepts,
• Specifying, evaluating supplier bids based on total cost analysis, technically negotiating and finally initiating a request for purchase order,
• After the purchase order, as applicable, carrying out document review and releasing the information for further internal use, performing technical review, integrating the equipment into the plant by managing as applicable mechanical, electrical and I&C-interfaces,
• Ensuring equipment maintainability and accessibility by interfacing with PDE & supplier for 3D model review, witnessing function and performance tests at supplier site
• Ensure that the design is per applicable rules, regulations codes and standards, respective GE design rules / work instruction, contractual requirement and per good engineering practices especially about environmental aspects and health and safety of site personal, operators, maintenance personnel and third parties,
• Ensure a coordinated approach in all areas with the other engineering disciplines and support the Technical Team Leader / Technical Leader,
• Support Technical Team Leader / Technical Leader / CTH in maintaining relevant design documents & databases e.g. system design practices, system application guidelines, system descriptions / GEKs, OTR standard documentation / templates, standard work, GBOM parts, AVEVA reference plant max case schematic and device summary etc. based on lessons learned of ongoing projects and site feedback
• Participate to SAFER case studies, to design reviews and to the design freeze meetings and ensure that corrective actions are closed on time,
• Improve customer responsiveness by keeping project schedule, pro‑active follow‑up of supplier deviations, pro‑active follow‑up of field issues, timely close‑out of ER/NCR; while feeding ERS database for generic cases,
• Support project team by on‑time response to customer document comments & questionnaires,

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree OR masters from well recognized university
• 6+ years of relevant experience in gas based power plants
• Design know-how of GT/Generator accessories Heating & Ventilation & Hazardous Gas Protection of Enclosures etc.
• Know and apply design methods, rules and tools to specify the systems/ components
• Specific knowledge about the relevant codes and standards like ANSI, ASME, AMCA, ASHRE etc.
• Knowledge of Interfaces specially on controls systems & electrical interfaces
• Good knowledge of engineering, design and project management tools and methods e.g. GTCC-PLM, AVEVA, Power-Now, Confluence etc.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong capacity of adaptation (to suit local regulations)
• Problem analysis and resolution skills
• Customer Focus and Total Cost Focus minded
• Steadiness in performance, ability to stand up well under stress, self‑motivation, openness to innovations, flexibility
• Ability to foresee situations and adapt accordingly
• Able to identify solutions to problems and implement them
• Positive thinking with proactive approach
• Promotes/influences innovative processes, general technical knowledge
• Attitude and talent to negotiate and make presentations