Instrument Engineering Specialist 1 - Lab -1

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) and retirement plan

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

GE Vernova International LLC is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Specialist to lead calibration, build, diagnostic, repair and related operational activities for precision instrumentation used in Thermal Performance Testing. This role supports field testing and data collection at power plants for commercial and internal purposes.

You will calibrate instruments such as pressure transmitters, thermocouples, RTDs, and temperature controls, maintain documentation, support lab operations, and

Qualifications

• Associate or BS in engineering or instrumentation preferred with calibration experience.
• Minimum of 2 years industry experience in calibration for thermal performance testing.
• Familiar with calibration procedures and testing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Test and calibrate instruments such as pressure transmitters, thermocouples, RTD’s, and temperature controls.
• Maintain quality documentation and adhere to testing specifications.
• Install accessories and connect devices to lab standards; set controls for calibration tests.
• Observe readings and adjust calibration mechanisms to meet performance specs.
• Identify defects and lead root-cause investigations with Lab leaders.
• Support lab operations, inventory, and Kanban for consumables and equipment.
• Provide hands-on support for thermal performance testing of gas turbines.
• Ensure data quality from power plant tests for commercial and internal use.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Electrical/mechanical skills

Calibration testing experience

Travel readiness

Education

Associate or BS Engineering

Instrumentation Degree

Military Calibration

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary The Instrumentation Engineering Specialist leads the calibration, build, diagnostic, repair & associated operational activities for precision instrumentation used for Thermal Performance Testing and supports field testing/data collection from customers' power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Test and calibration of controlling, indicating and measuring instruments and devices, such as pressure transmitters, temperature controls, Thermocouples, RTD’s, thermometers and power load measurement devices.
• Responsible for all process and Quality documentation SME area(s) and proficient with quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.
• Selects and installs accessories such as adapters, indicating gauges, or holding devices on test or calibration fixture, and connects the instrument or device to a lab primary standard.
• Sets controls to regulate factors such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature or vacuum according to specifications and activates test of calibration equipment.
• Observes reading on meters and gauges and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements & Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument.
• Identify defective instrumentation and lead root cause investigation and implementation of CAPA through engagement with Lab leaders.
• Responsible to support all Lab operational processes across instrumentation returns, maintenance, prepping, packing, items to inventory (Kanban), Kanban level maintenance for consumables/misc. equipment and Lab 5S activities.
• Provide hands on support for thermal performance testing of gas turbines.
• Accountable for the quality of the data collected from customers' power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or BS Engineering, Instrumentation Degree, Military Calibration or Minimum of 2 years of industry experience and familiarity calibration/used for thermal performance testing and evaluation.
• Eligibility Requirements Ability to work overtime (including weekends) Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 20%) to mainly domestic power plant sites in support of testing. The duration of the field tests ranges from one (1) to (3) weeks/1-2 jobs per year.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical and electrical skills with familiarity with mA and mV measurements.
• Understanding of instrumentation principles, their physics principles, calibration, installation requirements, operation, communications, and troubleshooting.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute calibration Instrumentation training in: Control systems, industrial environments, calibration facilities and processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor electrical repairs on instrumentation.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $65,000.00 - $70,000.00. #LI-BB1

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

Equal Opportunity Employment

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Employee Benefit Plan Notice

GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Corporate Mission Statement

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name.

We retain our treasured legacy, "GE", in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com