Performance Engineer

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

16h • $72,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Performance Solutions Engineer is a versatile role where in you will lead and own thermal and operational performance modeling and analysis for the Gas Power’s global installed base (aftermarket services) GT/ST/CC fleet in support of managing its life cycle performance and architecting performance risk and guarantees and Energy transition studies working closely with Application engineering and Commercial teams. As a Performance Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include but not limited to thermodynamic modeling, configuration and delivery of online thermal performance monitoring and diagnostics solutions to Gas Power and GEV Digital customers. You will actively use fleet data, tools, and methods to drive engineering and business decisions.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Aeronautical Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Strong focus on safety, quality, execution, and process rigor.
• Ability to rapidly shift priorities based on business needs.
• Open-minded, self-motivated, and empowered to challenge thinking to dream big and take smart risks.
• Demonstrated capability in collaborating within a team and customers to create an inclusive environment.
• Strong organizational skills, communicating with transparency to deliver project milestones.
• Capable of breaking down complex problems and executing to solution.
• Familiar with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.
• Aptitude or experience that would demonstrate technical knowledge and understanding of Gas Turbine, Combined Cycle and Steam Turbine Thermodynamics.
• Excellent attention to details including strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Consistently demonstrates design creativity and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance evaluations for Global Gas plants which includes Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and overall Combined Cycle with a system level thinking and broad sphere of influence with cross functional teams to define associated performance risk levels.
• Identify and architect engineering solutions to meet strategic engineering needs related to gas turbine, steam turbine, combined cycle power plant performance improvement in the decarbonization technologies.
• Work closely with performance testing, application engineering, design & systems engineering, product management and project engineering functions to formulate the strategic action plan to retain the guaranteed performance and/or minimize the performance risk.
• Use Gas Turbine and plant modeling and simulation software to configure thermal models to support the requisition of GEV suite of thermal performance monitoring systems.
• Configure and deliver performance monitoring solutions with respect to the guaranteed values in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Leverage fleet data to lead root cause analysis (RCAs) and diagnostic efforts as needed to ensure effective and accurate customer issue resolution.
• Benchmark Performance Monitoring Solutions up to date with industry trends and synergize wherever possible.
• Coordinate with customers, Product Line, Sales, and Engineering to ensure proposed solutions are compatible with the customer needs, design standards and established quoting limits.
• Drive quality and champion LEAN principles/continuous improvements initiatives, design practices involving thermal performance and risk mitigation.
• Share best design practices, lessons learnt within & among cross functional teams to have the best results delivered for internal & external customers.
• Proactively support new initiatives including developing and protecting the Intellectual Property of GEV to enable impactful energy transition

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available 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, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level