Wind Operability Engineer - Services

Job description

3392983
Additional Cities

Bengaluru
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Engineering Technology
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

India
Postal Code

560 066
Role Summary/Purpose

The Wind Operability engineer is an integral part of the wind services product & design process. This global engineering role includes design, implementation & validation of dynamic and operational control systems. You will optimize turbine performance, operability and controls related to the turbine operational loading, curtailments and interoperability issues.
Candidate should have willingness to work with Flexible working hours to facilitate communication with global team members.
Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and optimization of control algorithms to increase turbine performance, lower mechanical loading, and at the same time allow the turbine to run with high availability.
• Implement control algorithms in the loads simulation environment as well as in the GE MarkVIe PLC according to product requirements.
• Investigate and analyze complex controls issues and turbine dynamics issues occurring in the fleet of installed turbines and develop corrective actions.
• Cooperate with the Loads and Systems teams to analyze the impact of the operability strategy on the mechanical loads of the turbine in simulation and through the evaluation of measurement data.
• Provide wind turbine operability expertise through all phases of product development from requirements definition through design and development, validation and product life-cycle support.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data using reports, records, and letters.
• Support innovation for Wind turbine Service NPI solutions that improve customer value.
Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or related Engineering discipline with at least 3 years of experience in a similar design role, or Master of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering with emphasis on System-Controls/Sensing/Dynamics.
• Strong technical background with a physics based approach to understanding & solving technical problems.
• Skilled in designing, using and analyzing MATLAB/Simulink model diagrams.
Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge & experience in wind or other power controls systems.
• Technical strength in problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and calibration tools used in Wind Turbine Control System development.
• Experience with loads and controls simulation of Wind Turbines.
• Ability to implement control algorithms in the Bachmann environment.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language such as C or Delphi.
• Strong Multi-Tasking capability.
• Proactive and open approach to learning and expanding role-scope.
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and creating/developing and delivering presentations.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the “global” organization and external customers.
• Proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability & willingness to travel domestic and international.
• High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

India
Primary State/Province

Karnataka
Primary City

Bengaluru