Job Description SummaryThe Repair Technology team is responsible for the creation of methods, processes and tools that are utilized for unplanned maintenance such as Major Component Exchanges and Uptower Repairs to Service Onshore Wind Turbines. The Senior Emergent Repair Engineer will be responsible for owning and developing repair procedures and tooling required for issues not currently planned by services NPI that could require urgent resolution and Repair Technology's expertise. These could include but not limited to Safety critical one-off procedures, RCA support and tool design when no viable alternatives exist. They will increase team capability by documenting lessons learned and updating standard work. They will develop the capability and prove out safety by working closely with various cross functional teams - Repair Technology team, Deployment Leaders, PMs, SVC Unplanned Failures Team, ENG Segments, Regional FRO and Control Title Holders. The role is 70% engineering and project management activities, documentation, & communication. The remaining 30% will be focused on hands on activities, technical tasks, physical work, climbing turbines and performing validations.
Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities- Design, develop and validate repair procedures meeting customer and business requirements. Prove out safety and functionality.
- Drive design decisions by clearly communicating the unknowns , associated risks and tradeoffs that are required to properly execute a safe and effective repair procedure.
- Lead engineering efforts in the initial validation and beta period of tooling/process products by working with Deployment, Platform Leaders, Field Engineering, and EHS to complete and validate robust engineering processes.
- Create and maintain project plan.
- Develop, test and validate repair/replacement procedures through: model walk throughs, prototyping, freestanding components and complete wind turbine machine heads.
- Identify and clearly communicate requirements for process specific tooling. Ensure the design allows for installation, operation, and disassembly of the tool in a safe and effective manner.
- Own the design of innovative repair solutions and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
- Follow and use the team's Design Review Process, quality standards, best practices and systems to fully review and document repair procedures: eDRB, PLM, FMEAs, WDIs, Handoff Packages, etc.
- Maintain broad awareness of efforts within the group to assure lessons learned and responsiveness to customer/program needs.
- Mentor younger engineers in the use of CAD modelling, FE analysis, drawing reviews, repair process creation, free body diagrams, and/or rigging plans and serve as an overall repair and installation expert in at least one of those categories.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or equivalent)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering, operations, test, or manufacturing field.
Eligibility requirements- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, which may include international travel (must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies)
- Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights
Desired Characteristics- Proficiency with English both written and oral communication
- Minimum of 3 years of wind turbine repair development experience
- Ability and willingness to challenge status quo, without allegiance to past or current practices and technology, to get to the best GE products
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Ability to intact with both senior management and hourly technicians
- Global Wind Organization certification
- Safety conscious
- Lean and standard work experience or certification
- Creative and open mindset
- Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision to provide detail-oriented solutions
- Wind Turbine Product/Services knowledge
- Familiarity with industrial tooling
- Familiarity with empathic design
- Hands on service/repair experience
- Proven record of being team oriented and results driven
- Desire to experiment and prototype new solutions
- Technical project management experience
- Ability and willingness to support physical necessity of shop/field work (i.e., handling rigging, tooling, etc.) when required
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with CAD design and analysis
- PC proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
- Demonstrated technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with simple, creative solutions
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
The salary range for this position is
$111,200 - $185,400 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on October 18th or thereafter.General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor ). Each Sponsor 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. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes