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The successful candidate will be an essential part of the Generator Excitation Solutions group with responsibilities for project management and design/implementation functions for Emerson Process Management Power projects.  Responsibilities will include providing technical leadership and innovative thinking in a wide range of power plant fundamentals.  A good business understanding and effective dealings with internal and external customers are essential.  Enthusiastic and self motivated a plus.
 
AS A GES APPLICATION ENGINEER, YOU WILL: 

• Development, application and integration of excitation subsystem components such as crowbar, deexcitation, field flashing, power convertion bridges, voltage regulator controller etc. into a fully functional excitation/voltage regulator system that meets the customer specification


• Coordinate vendor buyout material for project needs


• Team leadership and supervisory skills, as well as progressive project responsibility is a definite asset


• Have knowledge of the entire project including scope, schedule, hours of work, cost and delivery milestones


• Perform the work within the budgetary and schedule requirements


• Perform casual overtime as necessary


• Inform Project Manager of any changes that could possibly affect scope, schedule or cost


• Travel to customer sites to perform walk downs, maintenance, commissioning or other duties as needed


• Create, update and review technical documentation for both the customer and GES group


• Participate and provide insight to any engineering changes including changes to design, drawing modifications and documentation


• Seek training to further enhance job skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university


• Experience and knowledge of excitation systems control equipment design and electrical power systems are considered necessary with a minimum of 0-5 years experience


• Experience with multiple exciter equipment manufacturers is preferred


• Specific knowledge in excitation system installation engineering design, installation supervision, project control and execution, excitation system training, start up and commissioning, PSS tuning, and troubleshooting is a plus


• Demonstrated skills in using computers and relevant software packages such as Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD


• Capable of writing technical reports, articles for trade and technical publications, and presenting papers is also necessary


• Team leadership and supervisory skills, as well as, progressive project responsibility is a definite asset


• Ability to maintain and oversee accurate project cost and schedule tracking is required


• Legal authorization to work in the United States

 
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Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

 
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