Controls & Tuning Support Engineer 1

Role Overview

The Controls and Tuning Support Engineer I is an entry-level, early-career position designed for individuals with limited experience in Gas Turbine Controls. This role provides a structured introduction to the field, with the primary responsibility being the successful completion of the Turbine Controls & Tuning Engineering training and development program.

Key Responsibilities

• Be available for travel as required (up to 50%) by land and/or air for training assignments, including overnight and extended stays at job sites.
• Successfully complete the Turbine Controls Engineering training and development program, including classroom instruction, lab exercises, and field exposure.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of essential Gas Turbine operations and principles.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of MHI control systems architecture, operation, and key components.
• Absorb and practice basic logic and graphics modifications under the supervision of experienced engineers.
• Support senior engineers during combustion tuning activities to gain exposure to tuning processes and system behaviors.
• Observe and assist in routine troubleshooting procedures to begin developing diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Learn and follow safety protocols, engineering standards, and documentation procedures used in field operations.
• Assist with the setup and removal of temporary monitoring and diagnostic equipment, such as CABS, CASS, and SMCT.
• Participate in field assignments as needed to gain exposure to site conditions, equipment, and real-time systems operation.
• Practice report writing and documentation of training activities, findings, and observations.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and take direction from mentors and supervisors.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (BA) in Engineering from four-year college or university; or at least two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software, electronic mail, graphics, technical diagrams, flow charts, etc.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee’s working environment may be loud. The employee will be required to adhere to Mitsubishi Power and customer safety procedures including but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, hearing and fall protection).