Engineer - Test and Start-Up

You won't want to miss this opportunity to join a world-class company and take the next step in your career!!!We are currently looking for an experienced and proven Test and Start-Up Engineer. The Controls Engineer will complete assigned system analysis and software development, test and commissioning tasks for new and existing Hydro power station control systems.Our client is an industry leader today in hydropower equipment and services. As an experienced partner to power plant operators, they provide fast, creative and cost-effective solutions. We offer everything from individual components to complete customized concepts, from turnkey delivery of new plants to the modernization of existing power stations, truly an opportunity for one-stop shopping. Their manufacturing facility and headquarters in the US is located in York, PA. This person will plan, conduct and report on field testing assignments. Assigned tasks can be unit commissioning tests, index testing, efficiency testing, condition assessment testing, operating characteristics test, hydraulic transient studies, and troubleshooting tests. Qualifications / Experience:•Plan, execute and coordinate turbine and mechanical generator testing •Support electrical testing of generator and balance of plant (BOP) testing •Plan, coordinate and execute start-up and commissioning of turbines and generator •Plan, coordinate and execute condition assessment testing for turbine, generator and BOP •Issue test report for all types of turbine testing as well as start-up and commissioning report •Perform test results evaluation, performance calculation and check of guaranteed values •Represent the company during start-up and commissioning •Provide cost estimates and technical support for proposals •Assist with hydraulic transient analysis •Operation, maintenance, storage and calibration of test equipment •Write test procedures for turbine and mechanical generator testing •Specify and pack test equipment to perform testing •Write test report explaining findings on the executed test •Calculate turbine parameters and performance based on results for the following tests: Bump Tests, Bearing Runs, Unit synchronization, Load Rejections, Index Tests, Signature Tests, Troubleshooting Tests, Cam Optimization for Double Regulated Turbines, Absolute Efficiency Tests, •Calculate generator parameters and generator performance based on results for the following tests: Generator stator and rotor roundness measurements, Air flow rate, Generator air pressure measurements, Generator cooling water flow rate measurements, Temperature rise for stator and rotor winding stator core temperature rise o Generator balance, Start up and commissioning of stand alone turbine •Understanding and capability to perform the following generator tests: Megger, Polarization index (PI),No load saturation curve, Short circuit saturation, Wave form and deviation factor, Heat run, Load rejection, Vibration and noise. Specific Duties include but are not limited to:•Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Civil or Computer Engineering. •Must have hands on experience with mechanical components of hydroelectric machines. Must be capable of setting up, calibration and operation of test equipment utilized for mechanical testing of hydroelectric machines. •Computer skills with Microsoft Office software products (i.e. Word, Excel) are essential for preparing testing proposals, instructions and reports. •Capable of domestic and international travel roughly 25 to 50 percent of the time.Compensation:•Base: Excellent pay - Commensurate with experience •Benefits: Relocation Assistance, Health Care, Dental, 401K, VacationQualified applicants should reply via email to Bill Wright - bill@mriyorktown.com (757) 345-2494 x. 111 or follow up and further information. Note that this position is being posted by a professional recruiter and all correspondence will be treated as strictly confidential. In addition referrals are encouraged and welcomed. If you, or someone you know, works in this industry, or a related industry, and would like to provide your resume for our future reference then please email it to the address above. MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-PA-Harrisburg JOB CATEGORY: Other TYPE: Employee JOB REFCODE: # 1832 COMPANY: The Yorktown Group CONTACT NAME: Bill Wright ADDRESS: 4804 Courthouse StreetSuite 3BWilliamsburg,VA 23188 PHONE: (757) 345-2494 x111 EMAIL: Apply by Email