Test Technician - Houston, United States - Gas Power Aero Products & Services Joint Venture

Gas Power Aero Products & Services Joint Venture

Verified Company

Houston, United States

5 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description Summary:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Capable of performing any or all of the duties of a Turbine Technician
Perform engine installation into cell, assuring completeness and correctness of test instrumentation and support equipment, and perform component replacements as needed
Perform Testing & associated troubleshooting of Aeroderivative Gas Turbines during test
Use Woodward/GE control system and software monitoring tools effectively for preparing, running and associated troubleshooting of engines/packages during test, meeting GE quality and delivery standards
Perform complete mechanical and operational acceptance test on all engine/package models. Adjust engine controls, such as mapping for emissions, and equipment as needed, to accomplish successful testing
Use appropriate calculators to estimate performance, thrust balance orifice sizes etc. to determine if engine meets test acceptance criteria
Accurately understand and interpret test data to accept or reject engines and packages based on test requirements
Perform engine and package problem diagnosis and take corrective action on engines, packages, or components causing test failures
Complete necessary forms and log sheets, as assigned, neatly, accurately, and legibly
Operate and maintain package support systems and equipment such as load banks, starter skids, gas compressors and emissions monitoring system
Perform special tests and related duties as assigned
Follow all facility quality and control procedures
Work individually and in teams to support continuous improvement projects and Lean action workouts
Work with other technicians to ensure customer requirements and timelines are met.
Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.

Basic Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum 1 year experience with Aeroderivative Gas Turbines and equipment including but not limited to Service Bulletins, Standard Practices and GEK procedures.
Minimum 1 year experience working with electrical and/or instrumentation and control systems relating to Gas Turbine Engines
Must be able to lift 40lbs.
Able to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
Basic computer skills to work on internal computer systems such as SFM (shop floor management) and NCR (nonconformance report) systems

Desired Requirements:

Indepth knowledge of Aeroderivative engine and module components, assembly, test and quality methods
A&P License
Experience with LM2500/LM6000/LMS100
Intermediatelevel usage of computers, working with gas compressors, load banks, borescope
Ability to understand and follow work scope instructions
Must have thorough knowledge of FOD/DOD prevention and control.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Must be able to read and communicate in the English language.

Materials & Equipment:

Hand and power tools, torque multipliers, dial indicators, micrometers, scales and other precision instrumentation, transducers
Hot and cold engine parts, instrument lines
Engine test skids, engine stands, engine cans, pallets
Overhead cranes and install cranerigging systems, as well as, operate industrial forklifts, bobcat, ladders, manlifts, selfpowered lifting equipment, pallet jack, and any other material handling equipment
Digital multimeter, megger, pressure/temp calibrators and other instrument calibrators used for calibration and troubleshooting.

Integrity:

Conform to all safety and quality requirements and compliance with current policies.
Perform all duties as part of a team and serve as change agent to help improve on current processes
Maintain facilities, materials, and work areas orderly by exercising good housekeeping practice
The employee is expected to be at their assigned workstation ready to work at their assigned starting time.
The pay for this position is $35.59/Hour USD. This position is also eligible for a Night shift bonus of $1.00 Hour USD as well as a 4% Aero Alliance Bonus. _
Date to close 6/13/24_
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 _nursebased resource;_ and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral _services. Retirement_ benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a taxadvantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company _matching contributions_ and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other _benefits include_ tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid timeoff for vacation _or illness. _
General Electric _Company, Ropcor,_ Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to term