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Alpha Generation · 13 hours ago

Gas Turbine Fleet Engineering Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Alpha Generation is a company that manages and operates power generation facilities, focusing on providing reliable and sustainable power. The Gas Turbine Fleet Engineering Manager will oversee fleet-wide operations, manage engineering projects, and ensure safety and compliance while working closely with plant personnel and contractors.

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Responsibilities

Support day-to-day, mid-term, and long-term operational activities, planned major maintenance outages, forced outages, new projects and programs as required for gas turbine-generator operations as subject matter expert

Promote safety by ensuring overall safe equipment condition and operation through enforcement of industry and company standards, policies and procedures

Assist in negotiation and administration/management of all long term service agreement programs within the portfolio

Some commercial background in this area is preferred including experience negotiating and managing contracts and contract structures

Make technical decisions within area of competence with regard to decisions to accept as fit for purpose equipment, materials or components that are not in accordance with the original intent by virtue of wear and tear, defects, faults in manufacture or installation/erection and where such decisions are made, to identify specific operating or maintenance restrictions or remediation that should be put in place in order to maintain an adequate level of risk

Work closely with plant personnel at various sites to investigate and conduct root cause analysis of gas turbine-generators and associated auxiliary systems and to identify options for the mitigation or elimination of these deficiencies

Coach and/or lead repairs and inspections during routine, forced and/or scheduled outages

Project execution including meeting company objectives for safety, quality, budget, and schedule

Maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors and staying abreast of the market and technological industry advancements

Support construction and equipment testing and commissioning

Represents the Company positively and professionally

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringGas Turbine ExpertiseProject ManagementContract ManagementField ExperienceMulti-taskingComputer CompetencyWindows Software ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsSelf-motivatedCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university with 5+ years of experience in power industry, M.S. degree beneficial

Familiarity with the typical failure modes of the normal power plant prime movers, generators, materials, systems and plant component items

A thorough understanding of plant design, construction, operations, maintenance, testing or analysis in the utility industry, oil & gas industry or marine propulsion is required, with specific expertise in various OEM gas turbines and generators

In-depth understanding of gas turbine disassembly/assembly, alignments, balancing, etc. as part of major maintenance activities

Working knowledge of gas turbine major components and repair requirements for various OEMs preferred

Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as ASME, ASTM, ANSI, IEEE, ASCE, and OSHA standards and requirements is beneficial

Previous field experience as TFA, FE, startup and commissioning tech, etc. of at least 7+ years desired. Experience in geographically diverse regions of North America is desirable

Previous experience in manager position of at least 2+ years

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Self-motivated and able to function effectively with minimal supervision

Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple assignments occasionally under time constraints

Exceptional project and process management skills

Team player who can work effectively in team environment

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills

High level of computer and internet competency

Proficiency with using Windows-based software programs

Travel is associated with the role, up to 30%