Test Engineer

Job description

3349309
Additional Cities

Rugby
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Steam Power
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

CV21 2NH
Role Summary/Purpose

Balance overspeed of rotors, commissioning/driving overspeed facility, in process electrical testing of rotors testing mechanically and electronically control gear and trip gear. This role will also assume the responsibility of a hands-on lead Test Engineer within the Department.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Perform in process electrical testing for all generator products in accordance with the relevant process specifications and technical instructions 
·  Prepare and issue all test certificates and test results. Liaise with engineering/project manager to review test results 
·  Rotor overspeed instrumentation preparation, calibration and installation process 
·  Operate the test facility, monitor and test system parameters 
·  Commission, set, adjust and test to specification, turbine governor’s. (acceleration, speed & emergency) 
·  Commission, set, adjust and test to specification, turbine hydraulic actuators. (High and low pressure) 
·  Commission, set, adjust and test to specification, turbine main oil pumps & relief valves. 
·  To set adjust and test ‘V’ – Mag to specification. 
·  To check turbovisory tracks conform to specification 
·  To commission, set or adjust and test steam turbine components in accordance with the appropriate specification and quality plan. 
·  To supervise/advise fitters during installation, testing, rectification and removal of components from the test facilities. 
·  reparation, balancing and off setting of 3&4 critical rotors including conducting thermal stability runs and relevant electrical tests 
·  Liaise with project management and customer for witnessing tests 
·  Plan, organize and perform comprehensive maintenance activities of overspeed facility including calibration system and issuing of permits to work  
·  Review manufacturing plan, identify, organize and co-ordinate equipment and tooling required for upcoming tests to ensure availability. Review procedures and specifications and ensure engineering requirements are fully understood 
·  Assume responsibility as hands-on lead for the Test department 
·  To act according to the regulatory requirements of those bodies to which the organizational unit wishes to be accredited 
·  To act according to defined Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety instructions, including general and company own rules. 
·  To undertake any other duty and responsibility as may be required by the Line Manager

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Knowledge of rotor dynamics, vibration analysis, measurement trains, balancing of generator rotors, commissioning overspeed facility 
·  Understanding of overspeed facility operation and driving overspeed facility 
·  Knowledge of electrical testing rotors 
·  Plant maintenance knowledge in process electrical testing

Applications from job seekers who require
sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all
other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a
post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is
available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these
circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further
information please visit thehref=http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working>UK Border
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About Us

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Primary Country

United Kingdom
Primary State/Province

England
Primary City

Rugby