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Engineering Technician - Tester Operative

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Engineering Technician - Tester Operative

Rugby, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

The Test Operative role will work in the Test facility at the Rotating Machines factory in Rugby where we perform engineering testing (electrical, thermal, mechanical, etc) on multi-MW motors and generators for Low Voltage and Medium Voltage applications across industries including Oil &Gas, Industry, Marine, Naval and Renewables. The role reports to the Head of Test, and required duties range from mechanical fitting activities to setup the rotating machines for test through to full accountability of running tests Safely to a defined process and procedures.

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It may be necessary that the Operative will be requested to support other types of activities outside of the Test facility in the other manufacturing and assembly areas of the factory.

Main duties include:

  • Mechanical fitting - preparing and building machines for test, fitting drives, couplings etc.
  • Performing a range of inter-process testing (e.g. Insulation Resistance, Electrical Resistance, HV flash, Inter-turn tests, PD, TanDelta etc)
  • Running test of rotating machines (e.g. o/c, s/c heat runs, ZPF, vibration monitoring, temperature monitoring etc)
  • Maintaining a clean and tidy work area in line with 5S standards
  • Adherence to EHS and ensuring a safe working environment

Key skills/abilities:

  • HNC, HND, or Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent
  • Significant experience of working as a test operative in a rotating machines environment
  • Experience of electrical drives (LV, MV) would be beneficial
  • Experience of mechanical and electrical fitting
  • Ability to work to drawings and schematics with complete accuracy, understanding geometric tolerances and key symbols
  • Ability to work within a team, use own initiative to meet production targets and deadlines
  • Available to work shifts and flexible to support overtime as required
  • Ability to work to instructions and quality standards, completing quality documentation

Client-provided location(s): Rugby CV23, UK
Job ID: GE_power-2005609424
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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