Mechanical and acoustics engineer M/F
CGN Europe Energy
Puteaux, Hauts-de-Seine
In our Operation & Maintenance department, and the technical support team, you will be primarily focussing on mechanical expertise but also on acoustics engineering. You will closely collaborate with the teams involved in all projects in Europe. The position is based in Paris (France) or in Umeå (Sweden).
Main Responsibilities:
- Review Inspection and Monitoring reports: Endoscopy, CMS, maintenance logs
- Technical Support: Work closely with the operation managers, offering technical assistance on mechanical issues and providing daily support to ensure optimal functioning of the wind turbine mechanical components. Support mechanical subjects during projects acquisition process
- Perform data analysis and develop key mechanical indicators
- Support and attend to major mechanical component replacement and perform root cause analysis
- Involvement in the CMS strategy, optimize and maintain internal capabilities: endoscopy, portable CMS, oil analysis, grease sampling, vibration analysis, etc.
- Define strategies regarding mechanical components lifetime and replacement
- Inspect and investigate mechanical components such as blade or foundations, bearings and gearboxes
- Acoustics engineering: support the department leader in the management of this expertise within the Technical support team
- Acoustics: participate the optimization of the noise curtailment plan while the regulatory compliance remain the top priority, evaluation of new mitigation solutions, evaluate the offers from OEM of trailing edge serrations, etc.
- Support the acoustic referent and the asset managers of the department in the management of noise studies and the discussion with the suppliers
- Leverage on the vibration and noise technologies for possible implementation or evaluation of new CMS solutions and optimization of some preventive maintenance based on this kind of inputs and monitoring
Requirements:
- Msc/master’s in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline with focus on the wind industry, and with a specialization or at least some knowledge in acoustics
- At least 3 years’ experience in the field of wind turbine mechanics
- Knowledge of SCADA-data analysis, databases and programming in Python or similar programming language
- Extensive knowledge in rotating machinery including vibration analysis, condition monitoring or tribology
- Motivated, dynamic and honest, recognised care and diligence particularly regarding wind turbine health status
- Fluent in English and one other European language e.g. Swedish or French would be appreciated
- A valid driving licence (Necessary for access to the different wind farms)
- Office365 environment