Configuration Engineer

Posted 19 June 2021
Salary $DOE
LocationOrlando
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
ReferenceSSLI-3J
Contact NameSydney Schaum

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collect, analyze, summarize and understand business requirements and accordingly develop configuration specifications to document GT configuration at its various lifecycle states including as built assembly configuration and ongoing maintenance configurations.
  • Review and recommend changes to configuration management processes; develop process improvements to automate and streamline build these processes and resolve environment problems and suggest environment modifications to support system needs.
  • Provide technical support for system design, testing and implementation activities to support ongoing Technical Data Integration efforts. 
  • Identify shortcomings and missed information that result in business inefficiencies. 
  • Apply the principles from industry best practices and remain current on industry and technical skills in the areas of configuration management.
  • Development and structure teams from inside to address the identified issues and develop solutions that can be implemented to foster increased business efficiencies. 
  • Support those teams as they develop design, testing and implementation plans.
  • Collect and consolidate corporate baseline of GT installations. 
  • Study the aspects of equipment interchangeability and upgrade planning. 
  • Develop process improvements that support both the business and engineering teams in rapid access to accurate and current information regarding installation configuration.
  • Support ISO 9001 audits and compliance efforts;
  • Some overnight travel (expected 10 to 20%) by land and/or air with some trips lasting one or more weeks;
  • Availability for work after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays as required;
  • Perform other such duties as may be required.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
  • Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
  • Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

 

SKILLS & EDUCATION   

  • BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university; knowledge of system engineering including mechanical with a preference for candidates having familiarity with manufacturing processes and planning methods and Enterprise Resource Planning systems, e.g., SAP.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as industry reports and technical journals.
  • Ability to write technical reports and correspondence including customer reports.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to perform necessary calculations to satisfy job requirements.
  • Ability to make judgment decisions based on specifications or technical requirements.
  • General business office application understanding of spreadsheets, electronic mail, word processing, ERP, Power Point drawings, etc