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Power Systems Mfg., LLC

Senior Controls Engineer

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$94K - $125K/yr

Salary JOB SUMMARY Provide control engineering design, support and project management on industrial frame gas turbine controls engineering related development projects across multiple control ...

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Senior Architect - Steam Turbine Controls

Quest Global

Schenectady, NY

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Quest Global rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

235th of 356 rated engineering

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place-to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

  • Provide Safety and Quality excellent across Controls Alliance
  • Lead System Level Integration  
  • Complex Project reviewer across value streams
  • Ensure Project Risks Identified
  • Approve Project Risk Mitigation Plan
  • Support development of system level solutions
  • Lead RCAs Across Value Streams
  • Establish controls standards road map for Value Stream
  • Mentor and Coach Technical Architects
  • Input on Technical Depth Heat Map
  • Identify Technical gaps
  • Develop and Teach System Level Training
  • Overall Project Quality Ownership
  • Share Best Practices Across Value Streams
  • Design Practices
  • Lead Kaizen Events

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.


Work Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher with minimum 15 years of experience in Steam Turbine Controls Design (GE Vernova Preferred)
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in performing technical reviews
  • Excellent knowledge about New Units and Services Upgrade processes
  • Excellent knowledge about GE Speedtronic Mark Controller Series
  • Hands-on experience on use of physics based simulation platforms for software validation.
  • Demonstrated the capability of having system level knowledge
  • Demonstrated global mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across cultures

Benefits

Perks best in company standard as per regional laws.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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