Engineering Role at General Electric (GE) Nigeria

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APPLICATION ENGINEER - CONTROLS, GE POWER

Job Number: 2785850
Business: GE Power
Business Segment: Power Power Generation Services

ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE

This position involves preparing Conversion, Modification & Uprate (CM&U) technical proposals (including research, technical description, performance, emissions and cost definition), supporting engineering deliverables and engaging in the solution of Control system field issues.
In this role as a control Application Engineer, you will utilize conceptual thinking and the ability to quickly determine applicability of GE technology to support the growing market in the MEA region.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide engineering leadership and have responsibility for all technical aspects of assessing each opportunity upfront for feasibility.
Identify risk areas and address technical issues inherent with retrofitting GE gas equipment.
Review customer specifications and ensure offering satisfies requirements and identify exceptions and/or clarifications.
Coordinate with customers, GE regional and headquarters sales and operations support, EED components, and key Core Power Services organizations to ensure the Controls CM&U proposal is compatible with the unit, the customer needs, GE design standards and established quoting limits.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations at customer meetings and conferences.
Promote and contribute to business programs (cost reduction, continuous improvement, workout, business teams, etc.).
Lead system level / fleet wide proposal activities.
Review and own proposal related metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Electrical engineering
Minimum of 10 years of Controls engineering experience
Minimum of 8 years of Controls gas turbine, steam turbine and generator product knowledge
Hands-on experience on MKV, MKVI, MKVIe and other GE power generation controls equipment
Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location
A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume) Nigerians Only.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
Extensive background with GE Gas and Steam Turbine, generator controls product line
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems (toolbox, PLM...)
Solid industrial control experience, PLC application, with also IEEE and IEC standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience and demonstrated success working in a cross-functional environment
Proven track record for delivering results and leading projects in a dynamic business environment
Strong customer focus mindset
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Sciences
Fluent in English and French
Six Sigma Green Belt certification (GE employees only)

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