GE Vernova

Maintenance Controls Engineer

GE Vernova$91K — $152K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering Technology or similar OR Associate's Degree with 6 years manufacturing experience
  • Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine tool system design and programming
  • Proficient in NEC, OSHA, IEC, ISO, ANSI standards along with local fire and building codes
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Responsibilities

  • Become the go-to expert on control equipment, focusing on design and upgrades
  • Lead advanced electrical training, including safety programs like Lock Out Tag Out
  • Mentor technicians to enhance their skills and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
  • Assist in troubleshooting complex electrical control systems for critical equipment
  • Implement safety solutions following industry standards for production equipment
  • Collaborate on improving preventative maintenance and developing predictive programs
  • Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits designed to meet personal and family needs
  • Programs supporting a healthy, balanced lifestyle
  • Opportunities for ongoing career growth with continued learning and development paths
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Maintenance Controls Engineer - is responsible for electrical safety and improving the knowledge and technical skills of our technicians on plant equipment. Develop and maintain all control solutions that support production equipment. Assisting Maintenance Leadership in supporting business goals, to improve Operational Availability (OA) through continual learning and development of our people, complex problem solving and implementing continuous improvement projects for cell equipment.

In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to develop people, solve problems, develop and execute tactical & strategic objectives, and drive results that impact short-term and long-term business goals.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Individual should become the technical controls equipment expert in the plant, this includes the Design and Upgrades of Controls Solutions, Develop and Maintain Program Back up Storage Solution for all equipment, Define and Standardize Control Platforms for (CNC/PC/PLC etc.), Implement Safety Solutions in various control application, Lead Safety Risk Analysis Program,
  • Lead Advanced Electrical Training for the Department, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), ARC Flash, and Plant Electrical Safety.
  • Develop maintenance training plans to support production equipment, mentor technicians and assist in the individual development plan for both senior and apprentice maintenance team members to improve Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
  • Assisting maintenance technicians to perform maintenance troubleshooting and repairs of complex electrical control systems, for critical equipment issues.
  • Design and Implement Safety Solutions for Production Equipment following, NEC, OSHA, IEC, ISO, ANSI, and ASHREA standards.
  • Assist Maintenance Reliability Engineer with Machine Health Long Range Plan to include equipment upgrades, new equipment installations, rebuild of existing equipment, existing machine moves, support removal and obsolescence planning, improve preventative maintenance procedures, develop electrical predictive programs for all key cell equipment.
  • Maintenance Representative to Participate and Lead Lean Initiatives and or projects
  • Work with manufacturing engineering and reliability engineer to Drive Continuous Improvement projects within the cells to improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
  • Demonstrate Ownership of all production equipment within the plant.
  • Ensure all blueprints, manuals and technical drawing are up to date for maintenance troubleshooting on all Production Equipment.
  • Analyze tracking and trending of maintenance data from machine monitoring to improve machine health plan.
  • Efficiently utilize Microsoft Office tools as well as correctly and accurately enter work order data into the Maintenance Management System Leading to Lean (L2L) for reporting and trending data reporting
  • Operate various material-moving equipment (e.g., forklifts and jib/gantry cranes) if necessary.
  • Through Project Improvements Drive key performance metrics and track results for business priorities as defined by your role i.e. safety, quality, productivity, delivery, people, projects and cost related to Equipment Maintenance metrics.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team environment, assist other craft members and operations to ensure equipment is ready to meet production schedules
  • Participate in Team activities for Human Resources, Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvements projects
  • Interface with other GE organizations to benchmark best practices and continuous improvement projects
  • Perform other assigned duties as required


Required Qualifications
  • Graduate of Bachelors in technical degree such as, Electrical, Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent OR Associates Degree in Engineering Technological with 6 years of related manufacturing experience
  • Minimum of 1 years of experience in design and programming industrial machine tool systems including, PLC, CNC, HMI, PC based application, electrical, electronic, electrical distribution, to control mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, troubleshooting, and repairs.
  • Project Completion with Experience utilizing NEC, OSHA, IEC, ISO, ANSI Robot Standards, Local Fire and Building Codes, including ASHREA Standards for HVAC and Ventilation where applicable.


Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekend shifts, 2nd shift (2:45-10:45 PM) or 3rd shift (10:45-6:45AM)
  • Ability and willingness to work the off-shift or weekends for project completions.
  • Flexibility to work across both planning and operations supervision responsibilities
  • This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment
  • Work 100% onsite at GE Vernova Greenville, SC - Garlington Road location


Physical Requirements:
  • This position requires the employee to perform work while standing a minimum of 7 hours per day and the ability to carry up to 40lbs on a frequent basis. Must have ability to conduct repetitive motion tasks daily and climb stairs/ladders when necessary
  • Ability to work above or below floor level and in confined spaces


Desired Characteristics
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  • Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  • Effective problem solving and solution skills
  • Proven analytical electrical and mechanical trouble-shooting ability
  • Advocate for change
  • SAP/BMS and CMMS (Central Maintenance Management System) Maximo is preferred


Benefits Available to You

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.


About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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