Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will support Hydro Turbine and Generator rehabilitation and new projects within the Fleet Reliability & Operation team. This role involves providing engineering support for site activities, resolving technical issues during the warranty period, and managing service projects. The position requires frequent travel and collaboration with a skilled team of engineers to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site visits for turbine/generator condition assessment
- Provide engineering support and issue resolution for site operations
- Manage documentation for service projects and refurbishment
- Collaborate with design teams based on field feedback
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years in Hydro business
- Hydro Turbine/Generator design knowledge
- Strong technical communication skills
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
Fleet (Engineering support of site activities):
- 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.
- Unrestricted USA work authorization.
Desired Characteristics:
- Willingness and ability to travel in North America and around the world.
- Ability to work remotely in a team and communicate effectively.
- 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.