Job at General Electric for an Application Engineer- Controls, GE Power

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GE is recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Application Engineer- Controls, GE Power
Job Number: 2785850
Location: Lagos
Business: GE Power
Business Segment: Power Power Generation Services
Role Summary/Purpose

• This position involves preparing Conversion, Modification & Uprate (CM&U) technical proposals (including research, technical description, performance, emissions and cost definition), supporting engineering deliverables and engaging in the solution of Control system field issues.
• In this role as a control Application Engineer, you will utilize conceptual thinking and the ability to quickly determine applicability of GE technology to support the growing market in the MEA region.

• Provide engineering leadership and have responsibility for all technical aspects of assessing each opportunity upfront for feasibility.
• Identify risk areas and address technical issues inherent with retrofitting GE gas equipment.
• Review customer specifications and ensure offering satisfies requirements and identify exceptions and/or clarifications.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations at customer meetings and conferences.
• Promote and contribute to business programs (cost reduction, continuous improvement, workout, business teams, etc.).
• Lead system level / fleet wide proposal activities.
• Review and own proposal related metrics.
• Coordinate with customers, GE regional and headquarters sales and operations support, EED components, and key Core Power Services organizations to ensure the Controls CM&U proposal is compatible with the unit, the customer needs, GE design standards and established quoting limits.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Electrical engineering
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume) Nigerians Only.
• Minimum of 10 years of Controls engineering experience
• Minimum of 8 years of Controls gas turbine, steam turbine and generator product knowledge
• Hands-on experience on MKV, MKVI, MKVIe and other GE power generation controls equipment

• Extensive background with GE Gas and Steam Turbine, generator controls product line
• Proven track record for delivering results and leading projects in a dynamic business environment
• Strong customer focus mindset
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Sciences
• Fluent in English and French
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification (GE employees only)
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems (toolbox, PLM...)
• Solid industrial control experience, PLC application, with also IEEE and IEC standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience and demonstrated success working in a cross-functional environment