Electrical Engineer - Gas Turbines Package (with German)

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What will be your task at this position?

Responsible for the electrical engineering for gas turbine packages.

He/she will be mainly responsible for the design of the electrical system of a gas turbine package, preparation of technical specifications, interface definition with customer LV/MV system, electrical cubicle package production.

He/she will cooperate with mechanical, controls and software engineers and electrical drafters as a project leader to engineer a complete package for power generation, and will have contact with suppliers, workshop and customers. The role involves approximately 25 % travel.

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Electrical design of Power Generation Packages

• Configure the standard product to the project requirement;

• Specifying and evaluating electrical components

• Produce specification, documentation and manuals

• Generate purchasing orders for standard components and extended scope;

• Oversee the work of the draftsman and work in a team within his group;

• Prepare part lists, manufacturing documentation, follow up internal production;

• Support the production and involved departments, from Sales to After Sales Service

• Meet the client for technical clarification meetings.

Additional competences below are considered a plus:

• Drafting experience (AutoCAD and PromisE), to prepare:

o PromisE and AutoCAD electrical drawing for the project

o Drawings from single line diagram to detailed drawings

• Experience in design of Electrical systems for cogeneration power plants and BoP.

The position requires a high degree of discipline, organizational and communication skills.

What do we expect from a suitable candidate

• Formal education in Electrical and/or Control Engineering or equivalent knowledge/skills obtained on the job

• Fluent technical English and German is a must

• At least 5/8 years experience in Electrical Engineering and/or commissioning and panel design experience

• Proved experience in electrical system engineering (medium voltage systems, low voltage distribution systems, supervisory and control systems)

• Experience on machinery certification and CE directives (ATEX, LV, EMC, Machine)

• Competence on technical specification writing out

• Competence and capabilities in technical project execution

• Willingness to learn and share with team members. Strong initiative and strength in delivering results.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, a team player with a positive attitude, patience, understanding, and flexibility.

• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain productive working relationships.

Top candidates will also have:

• Windchill

• P&ID’s, Logic Diagrams, Cause / Effect matrices, Electrical schematics

• Microsoft Visio and Projects and Proficiency in MS Office tools

• Experience in Power Generation and Oil & Gas Industry

What is Solar Turbines offering to you?

• Excellent professional growth and career opportunities in an international environment of a worldwide leader in a very exciting and growing sector of industry

• Fair and friendly atmosphere

• Interesting remuneration package - at Solar we share our achievements with all employees

• Corporate bonus paid once a year

• 5 weeks holiday

• Meal allowance

• Cafeteria system 15000 points per year

• Multisport card

• Pension or life insurance up to 24 000 CZ/per year

This position requires a 5-days in the office schedule.

Any offer of employment may be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background screening.

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