Regional Application Engineer - Gas Turbine Services null

Job Description Summary

The broad function of the Application Engineer is to act as the responsible authority and interface with Sales and Commercial Operations for technical support involving design, production and performance of GE gas turbines upgrades during the Inquiry To Order (ITO) phase of a project. In fulfilling this function, it shall be the responsibility of Application Engineer to ensure that all such commitments are made to optimize the resources of GE Gas Power.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for defining the best Gas Turbine upgrade solutions, auxiliaries, and control systems to fulfill customer technical needs during the ITO phase of a transaction on-time to the customer proposal need dates
• Strategic partner of the regional sales team and participate in regional sales/proposal strategy development
• Address all technical issues that will impact the ability of the GE supplied equipment to comply the customer/project requirements. Process Cost & Shipment Estimates to define scope, price and schedule impacts of all special, non-standard scope and options that are necessary to support the proposal. Provide in-depth, detailed comments and exceptions to the customer specifications to be included in the GE proposal document to the customer. Participate in customer technical clarification meetings as needed.
• Provide technical direction for proposals based on agreements with Commercial Operations and interpretation of the upgrade requirements. Achieve agreement with Commercial Operations, Projects, etc. concerning scope of supply and internal responsibility for same
• Ensure accurate plant/product definition, configuration, and equipment requirements that meet both customer and contractual requirements
• Make technical presentations to customers and other GE functions
• Responsible for appropriate risk reviews and mitigation plans during the ITO phase
• Initiate all required product and project technical requests to Engineering that require Engineering sign-off, using the tools appropriate for the information being requested
• Champion LEAN principles and embrace LEAN, continuously challenge and take an active role in the continuous improvement of processes, procedures and deliverable in ITO engineering organization

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.Tech/M.Tech Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Aerospace Engineering from Institute of repute
• Experience in Gas / combined cycle power plant operations, maintenance
• Strong understanding of gas turbines offerings
• Upgrade offering selection experience based on system specifications & cost.
• Global mindset with a willingness to understand different cultures and work collaboratively
• Effective time management skills & multitasking ability.
• Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills

Desired Characteristics

• Field experience on GE heavy duty Gas Turbines B/E or F frames
• Domain expertise or knowledge on HA Technology (design, commissioning, Application Engg, Performance Engg).
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Gas turbine design, manufacturing, or assembly/ test experience.
• Customer interface experience
• BB / Green Belt certification (GE only)