Performance Test Engineer - Jobs in Bahrain , Saudi Arabia

Job Description

SummaryGE Gas PowerWelcome to tomorrows energy-today!https://www.ge.com/gas-powerAccess to affordable, reliable, flexible, and sustainable power is fundamental to modern life. As the world is shifting towards a lower carbon future, GE Gas Power is ready to be your partner in leveraging the role of natural gas for powering the world today and tomorrow. GEs foundations were laid by Thomas Edison nearly 130 years ago to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of critical problems around the world. GEs deep-rooted culture serves as the backbone for every step weve taken at GE Gas Power. With more than 300,000 employees and operations in over 170 countries, GE employees reflect both the local communities we serve and the people with whom we do business. Diversity at GEWe believe diversity makes us more competitive and creates value for our customers, shareholders, and employees. We believe in the value of each persons unique identity, background, and experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.Our approach to diversity will be based on the following objectives:. Our employees - to continue to strive to ensure that our workforce is as diverse as the communities we serve, while always upholding the importance of merit.. Our workplace - to foster an inclusive culture that recognizes employees unique needs, helps them reach their full potential, and nurtures their diverse talents.. Our community - to strive for diversity in suppliers and partners and engage with the communities in which we operate to support diversity.Entry level position to develop understanding of core thermodynamics of gas turbine power plants with onsite - hands on unit preparations. This is a customer facing, hands on, thermodynamic focused role with 50% travel to customer sites.Role Summary/Purpose: A gas turbine performance test engineer will be executing highly technical services on various gas turbine models. The successful execution of these global services will require that the engineer adhere to internal processes while being open to challenges that may arise. Engineers are accountable for the quality our customers feel when purchasing our services. Areas of customer quality include accurate/timely documentation, appropriate/timely installation of instrumentation, accurate collection of field data, various site activities, and communications.The position requires approximately 50% travel in 1 to 4 week intervals, to destinations around the world. .. This is an estimate travel requirements vary, with peak outage seasons seeing higher percentages and peak demand seasons seeing less travel.Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Review commercial guarantees, test expectations/requirements, and develop performance test procedures.
• Prepare, plan, and execute thermal performance tests on gas turbines.
• Analyze data, calculate test results, diagnose and evaluate testing issues and develop corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare test reports for internal and external distribution
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding testing activities, schedules, and technical issues
• Identify and report in-field sales opportunities
• Support continued development and improvement of performance tools/processes
• Support new service development initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering background.
• Ability to travel extensively in support of global assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct within defined responsibilities.
• Must be a team player willing to sacrifice individual goals when needed.
• Clear thinking and strong problem solving.
• Fluent in English

Desired:

• Mechanical Engineering, Electric/Electrical Engineering degree is a plus
• Master/PhD degree is a plus
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and thermodynamic cycles as they relate to gas turbines.
• Prior experience in gas turbine performance testing and analysis
• Training or proficiency in gas turbine and thermodynamics.
• Experience with modeling and analysis programs for gas turbines.
• Proficient in the use of computers and PC software.
• Excellent communications skills - both verbal and written.

Keyskills :
corePerformance TestingReportsPerformanceTestingtest proceduresCommunicationsengineerclear thinkingGlobal ServicesInstallationpc softwareenglishinitiativesPerformance Toolsinternal processesTravelDistributionPower Plantsstrong problem s

About Company

GE Power is a world energy leader that provides technology, solutions and services across the entire energy value chain from the point of generation to consumption. Powering more than a third of the world, it serves customers in more than 150 countries.