Principal Mechanical Engineer
Medtronic
Salary
💰 $87,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Oversee site activities related to the installation and commissioning of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) and associated equipment
- Manage site mobilization, civil works, erection, commissioning, and related management activities
- Assist the Erector in installation of HRSG components, including piping and auxiliary systems
- Interpret sketches and drawings to ensure installation of pressure parts, equipment, modules, and piping according to specifications and sequence
- Review and ensure HRSG installation method statements are prepared safely and effectively
- Report commercial and technical deviations with quality records/non-conformance reports (NCR) and follow up until resolution
- Ensure subcontractors provide necessary documents (Inspection Test Plans, reports, quality documentation) during system turnover certification
- Support resolution of technical issues with GE Vernova engineering via Engineering Request (ER) cases
- Review welding documents (WPS) and welder qualifications prior to welding activities
- Implement and enforce strict safety protocols for heavy lifting activities and review lifting plans
- Oversee HRSG piping installation, testing, hydrotests, and preservation measures
- Validate cleaning methodologies, chemical cleaning processes, and safety valve settings
- Ensure waste disposal, including test media, adheres to local environmental standards
- Identify and resolve site interferences during installation and testing across disciplines
- Issue progress reports to the Construction Manager, Site Manager, and TK/SI Installation Leader
- Prepare and execute HRSG tests, performance tests, and reliability runs
- Utilize Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for system checks and support instrumentation and logic testing (pressure/temperature transmitters, vibration detectors, position switches)
- Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and completion within agreed time frame and budget
Requirements
- Some experience in Project Management & Construction and Commissioning
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge level comparable to a Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and P&IDs
- Experience with HRSG installation, piping, auxiliary systems, and commissioning
- Experience reviewing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications
- Experience preparing/reviewing installation method statements and lifting plans
- Ability to oversee hydrotests, preservation measures, cleaning methodologies, and chemical cleaning processes
- Ability to validate safety valve settings and ensure waste disposal meets local environmental standards
- Experience issuing quality records/non-conformance reports (NCR) and following up until resolution
- Proficiency in computer tools and reporting systems (e.g., submitting Engineering Request cases)
- Strong project management, problem-solving, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Cultural competence and ability to work in diverse, multicultural environments
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% of the time
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening
- Employment offer conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)
