Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will focus on fleet reliability and operations within the Hydro division. This role involves assessing turbine and generator conditions, resolving technical issues, and providing engineering support for site activities and service projects. The position requires frequent travel and close collaboration with site teams to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- Assess turbine/generator site conditions
- Resolve technical issues during warranty
- Support site commissioning and testing
- Manage service documentation and refurbishment projects
Required Skills
- Mechanical Engineering degree
- 5+ years hydro industry experience
- Hydro turbine and generator design knowledge
- PE license (preferred)
- Finite element simulation/Material strength calculation
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Conduct site visits to assess the existing turbine and/or generator condition, supervise signature tests on the unit before disassembly at site.
- Daily phone call with site team to answer questions and for problem anticipations.
- Provide additional work recommendation upon dismantling and inspection of existing components.
- Site record sheet review and approval.
- Non-conformity and general issue resolution.
- Conduct site visits during the critical phases of the project.
- Support commissioning and test phase.
Reliability:
- Issue resolution during warranty period.
- Provide Feedback of experience to the design team.
Operation:
- Main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts.
Service:
- Design and related documentation preparation for service projects including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, part refurbishment, partial unit refurbishment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hydro business.
Desired Characteristics:
- Willingness and ability to travel in North America and around the world.
- Ability to work remotely in a team and communicate effectively.
- Must have unrestricted USA work authorization.
- Creativity, reactivity, sense of urgency, and strong priority management.
- Knowledge on Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods.
- PE license is preferred.
- Knowledge of calculation methods related to the strength of materials, finite element simulation, metallurgy and welding processes are added values for the job.