Contract: Generator Specialist TFA / Rochester

We have an immediate requirement for Generator Specialists for a Global power and energy pioneer.

 We are open to both contract or permanent candidate applications. The TFA – Generator Specialist provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for their Turbine Generator Systems. Responsible for troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labour, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements. The primary responsibility of the Generator Specialist is to safely accomplish the maintenance and repair of the heavy duty generators used in power generation applications.

• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
• Manage inspection and testing of the generator field and stator utilizing the latest technology. (MAGIC Jr. & Sr. inspection, Digital/Analog EL-CID, Flush and Bake skid (FAB), Quick skid, Capacitance Mapping, Tracer Gas, Vacuum Decay, Pressure Decay, 60 Hertz AC HIPOT test set, Wedge Tapping, Computer Based Reporting tool), Epoxy Injection, UT Flow, Hazmat training and other topics as business needs arise
• Direct and manage repair or inspection procedures utilizing the latest electronic communication, references and documentation technologies.
• Recognize, Predict and document potential generator failures.
• Present to the customer accurate generator quality issues as presented and selected by Generator Product Service and regional generator specialists.
• Familiarity with Power Circuit Breakers, Protective Relay Systems, and AC and DC Motors / Generators
• Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits and electrical troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of prints/print reading, such as manufacturing drawings, P&IDs and schematic drawings
• Participate as a Service Team member dedicated to Safety metrics.
• Pre-outage planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures
• Execution of projects, including: generator field and stator rewinds, general generator repairs, and inspections
• Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues

Role Requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong technical competence in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.
• Experience in Field Services or Power Generation.
• Experience and training on Alstom, Siemens, GE, Mitsubishi or similar systems.
• Good organizational, project management oral/written communication and interpersonal and leadership skills
• Prior project management experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a market leader in the world of Power. 
Varied domestic and international projects working on multi million pound state of the art systems will be your day to day task.

We will also welcome applications from candidates who have similar experience potentially from a marine or military background and wish to develop a career in power generation.