Engineer I, Combustion Tuning

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power); Belle Isle (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is seeking an Engineer, Combustion Tuning to apply advanced combustion engineering to the commissioning, startup, optimization, troubleshooting and performance tuning of Mitsubishi Power heavy-duty gas turbines.

You will analyze combustion data and implement tuning strategies for reliable operation across operating conditions. The role includes on-site field support, calibration of field devices, and reporting; heavy overnight travel (up to 70%) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; three to five years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills; ability to read and interpret technical procedures.
• Experience with combustion processes, turbine controls, and data analysis.
• Travel up to 70% for outages and field work.

Responsibilities

• Apply combustion engineering principles to commissioning, startup, optimization, and tuning of heavy-duty gas turbines.
• Analyze combustion and turbine data to develop tuning strategies and improve performance.
• Provide field startup, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Calibrate field devices and verify controller performance and reporting.

Job description

Engineer, Combustion Tuning

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

Apply advanced controls and combustion engineering principles to the commissioning, startup, optimization, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of Mitsubishi Power heavy-duty gas turbines. This role specializes in combustion tuning, emissions optimization, combustion dynamics mitigation, and operational performance improvement of Mitsubishi Power gas turbine fleet. Responsibilities include analyzing combustion and turbine operating data, developing and implementing tuning strategies, supporting field startup and commissioning activities, diagnosing combustion-related issues, and ensuring reliable, compliant turbine operation across a range of operating conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• These duties and responsibilities are in addition to Engineer I and Engineer II, Turbine Controls.
• Have a thorough understanding of the theory of the combustion process in industrial/large frame gas turbines.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the combustion dynamics that occur in an industrial/large frame gas turbine.
• High-level knowledge and capabilities within Digital Control Systems (Netmation, Ovation, SPPA-T3000, TXP, Speedtronic Mark VI/VIe, etc.).
• Knowledge of control and complex areas within control scheme as well as use and application as it relates to operation and troubleshooting for onsite execution.
• Able to perform combustion tuning on all classes of Mitsubishi Power gas turbines. This is to include the procedure for tuning, the process to perform countermeasures for pressure fluctuations encountered, and performance of special tuning such as load overshoot and Fuel Gas Temperature tuning.
• Knowledge and application of advanced control concepts such as Cascade Control, Feed Forward, PID tuning, bumpless transfers, etc.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the administrative requirements at the completion of combustion tuning to include customer and internal reporting.
• Provide start-up commissioning, operations and/or troubleshooting support for equipment failures and determine root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Perform on-site combustion tuning of Mitsubishi Power gas turbines, using knowledge of combustion dynamics and Mitsubishi combustion tuning software.
• Provide calibration of field devices.
• Verify slot assignment, output, transistor, failsafe structure, connections, display, system/loop check, operational, functional and tuning of Mitsubishi Power GT controllers.
• Program Mitsubishi logic controllers.
• Perform instrument loop calculation and operation set points.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports regarding conditions, required actions and obtained results.
• Review of other teams members controls and tuning reports for accuracy;
• Perform other such duties as may be required.
• Heavy overnight travel (at least 70%) by land and/or air.

Other Duties and 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.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using it for the benefit of third parties.
• Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Engineering from four-year college or university plus three (3) years of experience; or at least five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In lieu of experience, the candidate will have successfully completed the Controls and Tuning Training Development Program.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software, electronic mail, graphics, technical diagrams, flow charts, etc.
• Travel is required in this role, as you will be assigned to be on-site during outages

Why Should You Apply?

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

Mitsubishi Power 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.