OTP Generator Controls Electrical Engineer

OTP Generator Controls Electrical Engineer

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The OTP Generator Controls Electrical Engineer is responsible for analysis activities related to the preparation and release of engineering data for generator excitation and controls operations and maintenance. As a member of the Generator Service Engineering team, the engineer supports excitation and controls development during concept optimization, maintenance activities, manufacturing, assembly, and test validation of controls systems. All of this while ensuring compliance with best internal practices, customer specifications, and industry standards on Mitsubishi and OOEM generators.

Disposition Engineering Service Requests (ESR) and Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR). Support RCA (Root Cause Analysis).

• Provide technical support for customers and field service activities.
• Disposition ESRs and NCRs related to general generator troubleshooting, excitation (AVRs), SFC (Static Frequency Controls), Relay Panels, PLCs, control operations and maintenance.
• Support generator inspections/troubleshooting on generator primary and auxiliary equipment at customers’ sites. Expected travel up to 25% of the year.
• Knowledge/experience in generator operation is desired.
• Experience in electrical grid codes/operation, electrical transmission, and protection systems/standards is desired.
• Develop and implement electrical repair/troubleshooting and control systems training curriculum.
• Drive the development of controls work instructions and procedures.
• Reverse engineer generator component designs.
• Ensure that repairs meet customer expectations and applicable industry standards.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures.
• Create conceptual and preliminary designs for new product development programs.
• Create detail, assembly and installation control logic definition in the form of technical drawings utilizing CAD software and various analytical tools, and release them in a Windchill system.
• Support in‑house and supplier manufacturing and testing of control system components and sub‑systems interpreting technical data and assisting in product improvements.
• Participate in a cross‑functional team environment completing a variety of objectives depending on the program lifecycle assigned.
• Advance state‑of‑the‑art electrical systems through creative thought, personal and team research, technical compliance, and strong analysis skills.
• Experience development requirements, engineering, and providing oversight/support to suppliers for critical components.
• Support RCA (Root Cause Analysis) as needed.
• Perform other such duties as may be required.

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures, reporting all unsafe activities to management and/or human resources.
• Able to manage workflow with minimal oversight, in a fast‑paced, frugal environment with multiple stakeholders and sometimes changing priorities.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using it for benefit of third parties.
• Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering or corresponding field…