Visual Inspection Specialist I, ( 25-1215)

Description

About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.

Job Summary

The Visual Inspections Specialist I is responsible for performing robotic and limited access inspections of gas or steam turbines and generators. These inspections with associated data acquisition are carried out at commercial power plants worldwide. Other responsibilities are completing standard service or test reports and monitoring site safety on projects

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and follow, all written practices and policies regarding the applicable technique/technology involved, as well as to aid in the continual development of these procedures & techniques to constantly improve the deliverables
• This position requires analytical abilities, great communication skills (for both co-workers and clients), solid working knowledge of GE OEM generators and turbines, strong computer skill background, and solid professional writing capabilities in order to work closely with end customers, internal GE customers various Field Engineers, Contract Performance Managers, Quality leaders, Operations managers and Product Line Leaders
• Full responsibility in producing final reports for GE Representatives and end customers
• Directly conduct limited access borescope inspections and/or robotic operation of miniature air gap inspection crawlers (MAGIC)
• Translate engineering specifications into relevant vibration, acoustic test measurement methods and procedures
• Provide analysis and reporting of data received from field inspections
• Provide technical guidance to field service measurement technicians and specialists
• Drive safety, quality and technical excellence
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
• Travel may be required
• May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional Band I: This is applicable to Trainee skill level 1 and/or Qualified Skill Level 2:

• Technical/University degree or qualifying experience or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a field services role

• For Trainee Skill Level 1 personnel

• Includes most new hires with little experience on the GE Products will start in this level. Participates in classroom training and on the job training. Work under supervision of qualified personnel. Basic knowledge of inspection/testing and assigned hardware. Trainees shall not independently conduct inspections/tests or make accept/reject decisions. Soft-Skills expectations: Assimilated into our business culture, can execute required administrative duties such as timesheet entry tool, T&L, PCard, etc. Basic understanding of the organizational structures and leadership. Through classroom, labs and on the job training, understands basic processes and methods to execute inspection/test work scope. Assumes personal responsibility and follows up to meet commitments to others, responds quickly and proactively to all requests

• For Qualified Skill Level 2 personnel.

•  Working knowledge of the various types of hardware to be inspected/tested. Qualified on requirements of technical skills level 1 and started gaining working experience and started working on obtaining the required technical skills methods/procedures set for level 2. Knows where to go to get the proper drawings and specifications required for inspection/testing of equipment. Understands the general scope and sequence of events for the inspection to be performed. Qualified to properly perform specific calibrations, specific tests and specific evaluations for acceptance/rejection determinations according to written instructions and to obtained and recorded results. May interpret inspections/tests results for evaluating the acceptability of materials or components. Soft-Skills expectations: Is aware of the various roles on an inspection/test project and understands specifically the role of the inspector. Reviews and utilizes Inspection/test Instructions, Field Procedures, QMS, etc. when planning and performing work. Can be relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner

• All levels require:

• Analytical abilities, and great communication skills (for both co-workers and clients)
• Advanced computer skills such as MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint for data analysis, word processing and spreadsheet manipulation
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required
• Possess a valid driver's license
• TWIC
• Fluent in English language

Desired Characteristics:

• Current or prior borescope experience and certifications, preferably on heavy duty gas turbines
• Familiar with GE Inspection Technologies Rhythm Acquire software, Menu Directed Inspection software, and XLG3 Videoprobe equipment operation
• Willingness and ability to travel globally on short notice, and for extended periods of time
• Ability to work safely with minimal supervision, prioritize, organize work, and meet strict deadlines

FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law