Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Orlando, Florida is looking for a Combined Cycle Performance Engineer.
Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality.
One team, one future.
SUMMARY
Provide engineering support for the evaluation and enhancement of combined cycle thermal performance, including field performance testing of combined cycle power plants, preparation of CC performance models, evaluation of GT upgrades on plant equipment, and cycle and power block equipment performance analysis.
EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
The individual must have demonstrated technical depth in one or more of the following fields:
•Field performance testing of gas turbines and combined cycle power plants
•Combined cycle power plant performance evaluation and power block equipment performance evaluation
•Combined cycle power plant operations
•Combined cycle mechanical and electrical equipment
•Ebsilon Professional, Gatecycle, and/or other thermodynamic modeling tools
•OSI PI, PI Asset Framework and PI Vision
•Data analytics, tool development and machine learning
•Equipment performance monitoring and diagnostics
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
•Participate in field performance testing of combined cycles and individual components, collecting performance data, evaluating data against stability criteria, performing corrections of test data to the reference conditions, and preparation of performance test report.
•Prepare thermal performance testing procedures to demonstrate compliance with contractual performance guarantees which follow the requirements of ASME PTC 46 including uncertainty analysis. This includes preparation of CC performance correction curves.
•Prepare thermodynamic models using industry software of combined cycle power plants or subsets of combined cycle power plants using any combination of design information and/or operating plant data.
•Evaluate thermal performance of overall cycles and individual equipment utilizing thermodynamic, and fluid mechanics engineering principles demonstrated through hand and computer calculations.
•Evaluate impact of upgrades to gas turbine performance on steam cycle components (HRSG, steam turbine, pumps and heat rejection systems) and to the cycle as a whole, including cycle impact on power, heat rate and heat rejection. Determine existing equipment limits. Where necessary, make recommendations for modifications to steam cycle equipment to expand equipment limits.
•Coordinate with internal groups and external vendors of power plant equipment to evaluate, define and obtain proposals for modifications to steam cycle components.
•Determine the causes of steam cycle performance losses through diagnostic analysis of operational data for both steady-state and transient operation, along with physical inspection results of plant components as required.
•Support the development of performance monitoring and analysis tools.
•Interface with internal and external customers in office meetings and on site to effectively represent Mitsubishi Power by demonstrating technical expertise and customer sensitivity in order to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
•Respond to engineering support requests.
•Support Root Cause Analysis of emergent issues.
•Support the Gas Turbine performance group as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
•Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
•Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
•Proactively improve tools, processes and procedures of the team.
•Communicate effectively with peers and management at all levels, utilizing verbal skills as well as written documents including sketches, drawings, plans, reports and presentations.
•Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
•Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
•Overnight travel (up to 20%) by land and/or air.
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Education: BS degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Chemical engineering preferred. (MS a plus) from an accredited college or university.
•Experience: - Up to 5 years of experience needed. Demonstrated industry experience in one or more of the areas identified in Section 2.0.
•Language Skills: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and engineering procedures. Ability to effectively present information to internal management and external customers.
•Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform detailed engineering calculations.
•Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
•Computer Skills: Advanced personal computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MS Teams, OneDrive, etc. is required. Experience with Ebsilon Professional or similar thermodynamic modeling tools. Experience with OSI PI tools is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may be required to adhere to Mitsubishi Power and customer safety procedures including but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, hearing and fall protection).
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
•Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
•Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
•Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
•Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
•Committed to quality products and services.
•Great working environment and culture.
•Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Orlando, FL
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