Lead Mechanical Engineer - Reliability and Operations (Hydroelectric Industry) / Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fleet Reliab

Job Description Summary Looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in turbine or generator design for hydroelectric power plants. The position is on-site at the Brossard office, with the possibility of teleworking 2 days per week. Within GE Vernova, Hydro division, and more specifically the Site Support Reliability and Operations team, the lead engineer works on the rehabilitation of hydroelectric turbines and generators as well as new projects, in support of service, warranty and project closure activities. They join a team of more than 20 qualified engineers, known for its speed of response and its ability to solve problems. Job Description Key Responsibilities

Engineering support for on-site activities

• Conduct site visits to assess the condition of existing turbines and/or generators, and supervise baseline tests on the unit before on-site disassembly.
• Hold a daily phone call with the site team to answer questions and anticipate potential problems.
• Formulate recommendations for additional work following the disassembly and inspection of existing components.
• Review and approve site inspection reports.
• Resolve non-conformities and general issues.
• Conduct site visits during critical project phases.
• Support commissioning activities and testing phases.

Reliability

• Resolve issues during the warranty period.
• Transmit lessons learned to the design team.

Operations

• Act as the main on-site point of contact for operation and maintenance contracts.

Service

• Perform design and related documentation for service projects (projects of 5M and less), including customer support, equipment condition assessment, spare parts management, parts refurbishment and partial turbine / generator refurbishment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the hydroelectric sector.
• Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without restriction.

Desired Assets

• Creativity, quick reaction, sense of urgency, good balance between practical judgment and scientific rigor, priority management, proactivity, autonomy and excellent communication skills are essential qualities for this position. Availability and ability to travel in North America and internationally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site teams and with clients.
• Knowledge of the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators as well as assembly methods.
• Experience in mechanical design, strength of materials, and experience with 3D drafting software.
• Experience in finite element analysis, metallurgy and welding processes is an additional asset.
• Must agree to undergo pre-employment screening, including but not limited to reference checks and background checks.

English

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in the design of turbines or alternators for hydroelectric power plants. This is an in-office position based at our Brossard location, with the option to work remotely two days per week.

Within GE Vernova's Hydro division-specifically the Reliability and Operations Site Support team-the Lead Engineer works on the rehabilitation of hydroelectric turbines and generators, as well as on new projects, providing support for service, warranty, and project close-out activities. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of over 20 skilled engineers, renowned for their rapid response times and problem-solving capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Support for On-Site Activities

• Conduct site visits to assess the condition of existing turbines and/or alternators, and oversee baseline unit testing prior to on-site disassembly.
• Hold daily conference calls with the field team to address questions and anticipate potential issues.
• Formulate recommendations for additional work following the disassembly and inspection of existing components.
• Review and approve field measurement sheets.
• Resolve non-conformities and general technical issues.
• Conduct site visits during critical project phases.
• Support commissioning activities and testing phases.

Reliability

• Resolve issues during the warranty period.
• Provide feedback to the design team.

Operations

• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for operations and maintenance contracts.

Service

• Perform design work and prepare related documentation for service projects (projects valued at $5M or less), specifically in support of customer service, equipment condition assessments, spare parts management, component refurbishment, and partial turbine/alternator overhauls.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the hydroelectric sector.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without restriction.

Desired qualifications

• Creativity, responsiveness, a sense of urgency, a strong balance between practical judgment and scientific rigor, priority management skills, proactivity, autonomy, and excellent communication skills are essential qualities for this position. Availability and ability to travel within North America and internationally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site teams and clients.
• Knowledge of the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, as well as assembly methods.
• Experience in mechanical design, strength of materials, and 3D drafting software.
• Experience in finite element analysis, metallurgy, and welding processes is considered an additional asset.
• Must agree to undergo pre-employment screening, including but not limited toreference checks and background checks.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No