Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Hydro division will provide engineering support for turbine and generator rehabilitation and new projects. This role involves site visits for condition assessments, supervising tests, and resolving technical issues during the warranty period. The position requires collaboration with a skilled engineering team and maintaining operational contact for maintenance contracts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections and supervise turbine/generator tests
- Provide technical support and resolve issues during warranty
- Manage documentation for service and refurbishment projects
- Serve as the primary contact for operation and maintenance
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years in hydro power industry
- Expertise in turbine/generator design
- Proficiency in FEA and material strength calculations
- Strong communication and project management 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.
- Creativity, reactivity, sense of urgency, priority management, proactivity, and autonomy.
- 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.