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[full-time] Engineer at Hound

2010-03-29 04:44:46

Location: Pennsylvania
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements : The successful candidate will work within the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Products (EMEP) Group of the Nuclear Parts Organization and will support engineering design, evaluations, and analyses of technical products and services related to defined routine assignments in the specified discipline for this position. Job responsibilities will include: – Preparation and review of drawings, specifications, and purchase requisitions for Electro-Mechanical Products; – Development and/or maintenance of Material Master data and Parts Baselines in SAP; – Determination of critical equipment characteristics to support equipment qualification and dedication; – Assist in the development of equipment qualification test procedures, evaluate test results and review final reports; – Preparation of Commercial Dedication Instructions; – Development of Engineered solutions to address obsolescence issues for various products; – Provide product engineering support to manufacturing and shop operations for a variety of products.

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[full-time] Program Manager at Hound

2010-03-29 04:31:23

Location: Pennsylvania
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Review and critically scrutinize construction estimates for accuracy, completeness, adequacy of assumptions, and risk management planning. This includes construction commodity installation rates and work environment driven productivity factors. Develop and analyze alternative construction methods and sequencing for optimizing schedule and reducing installation costs. Apply various construction working shift schedules and associated efficiencies to standard schedules and evaluate impacts to overall schedule, resource loadings, and craft densities. Evaluate construction site conditions and layouts for optimal work flow paths and potential interferences. Evaluate construction execution plans and schedules against various execution scenarios for optimal performance. Directly manage and supervise the work of construction contractors. Perform constructibility reviews and develop construction execution plans given design documentation, 3d model layouts, field conditions and scopes of work. Build positive working relationships with construction/contractor organizations. Working with and establishing effective Construction Management organizations. Implement OSHA construction safety requirements and job site safety programs, including worker level involvement plans.

Job Requirements : Bachelor of Science degree; Engineering degree preferred. 20 years of experience in major Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) projects. 15 years of successful Construction Management experience with multi-discipline contractors and craft. Commercial/Government Nuclear project experience required (10CFR50 Part B and/or NQA-1 Quality Programs experience). NSSS installation experience preferred. Must have excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

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[full-time] Performance Application Engineer at Hound

2010-03-27 06:33:35

Location: Georgia
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : The Engineer has functional responsibility for assigned engineering work with latitude for independent action as a function of experience. Prepare performance estimates and guarantees using Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle models supported with field and unit configuration informationWork in a team environmentUse system level performance models to generate performance/emissions informationEnsure offering is in-line with customer expectations and clarify when there are differencesLead cross functional teams of engineers to achieve project objectivesLead initiatives to develop new methods and processes with input from design COEsPromote and contribute to business initiativesCoordinate with critical functional organizations to ensure proposed solutions are compatible with the unit, the customer needs, GE design standards and establish Division quoting limitsLead system level / fleet wide performance activities especially in the area of Combined Cycle and whole plant issuesExecutes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirementsDocument technical data consistent with engineering policies and proceduresProvide timely communications on significant issues or developmentsParticipate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviewsSupport initiatives to reduce cycle time and increase qualityTravel to customer locations in support of commercial teams or design review meetings.

Job Requirements : Bachelors degree in mechanical engineeringMinimum 4 years of engineering experience. Ability and availability to travelGE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired CharacteristicsCandidate should have experience that would demonstrate technical knowledge and understanding of Gas Turbine, Combined Cycle and Steam Turbine ThermodynamicsExperience in plant performance and systems operationsExperience in a cross functional environmentExperience working with customersMechanical Engineering Masters degree.

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[full-time] Smart Grid Lead Software Engineer at Hound

2010-03-26 03:07:37

Location: Georgia
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Design, development & testing of firmware/software systemsDevelopment of new and existing applications and interfaces using Java, . NETDevelop conceptual designs and detailed designs in accordance with established engineering processes, submit design code for reviews, and update the designs as required as a result from reviewsDevelop new technology relevant to the industry and T&D products and identify ways to apply that technology in new productsResolve field issues and quality issues through analysis and design changesCreate required design documentation as per NPI Guidelines.

Job Requirements : BS or MS degree in EngineeringAt least 5 years of hands-on experience in Design & Development using object oriented programming languagesAt least 5 years of experience in Java or . Net programmingAt least 5 years of experience in development (including the following areas): – Building interfaces between hardware and software – Open source package integrationAt least one year of experience with CIM and its application to system integration and developmentAt least 4 years of experience in Development & Debugging Tools such as SimulatorsAt least 3 years of experience in protocols (Modbus, DNP, IEC61850, IEC60870, etc).

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[full-time] Plant Operations Supervisor at Hound

2010-03-23 11:35:16

Location: Utah
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Plant Operations Supervisor – Castle Dale, UtahGeneral Purpose: Supervises a location or segment of a larger department. Implements business objectives, strategies, and plans and manages daily work functions. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees. Implements and supports Company programs, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities of this position include the following:Maintain a safe and clean working environment by observing safety and security procedures, and reporting/correcting potentially unsafe conditions as outlined in the Accident Prevention Manual.Hold supervised employees accountable to work safely and productively.Monitor and ensure local, state and federal environmental compliance regulations are strictly enforced.Supervise represented employees within the guidelines of the applicable working agreement.Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines.Implement business objectives, strategies, and plans.Supervise the daily operation of the entire generating unit or plant.Coach and develop employees through communication and measurement of performance and provide appropriate on-going feedback.Direct on-the-job training for operator trainees/apprentices and new control operators.Ensure generation expectations are delivered through cooperative relationships with corporate trading and load dispatching groups. Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, including Administration, Engineering, and Maintenance. Develop and implement thermal efficiency improvement initiatives.Monitor and control costs associated with the operations of the plant.Coordinate priorities to insure critical maintenance work is accomplished.Develop, maintain and update plant operating procedures and guidelines.Maximize generation and maintain efficient operation of all plant processes associated with power plant. Plant Operations Supervisor – Castle Dale, UtahGeneral Purpose: Supervises a location or segment of a larger department. Implements business objectives, strategies, and plans and manages daily work functions. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees. Implements and supports Company programs, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities of this position include the following:Maintain a safe and clean working environment by observing safety and security procedures, and reporting/correcting potentially unsafe conditions as outlined in the Accident Prevention Manual.Hold supervised employees accountable to work safely and productively.Monitor and ensure local, state and federal environmental compliance regulations are strictly enforced.Supervise represented employees within the guidelines of the applicable working agreement.Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines.Implement business objectives, strategies, and plans.Supervise the daily operation of the entire generating unit or plant.Coach and develop employees through communication and measurement of performance and provide appropriate on-going feedback.Direct on-the-job training for operator trainees/apprentices and new control operators.Ensure generation expectations are delivered through cooperative relationships with corporate trading and load dispatching groups. Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, including Administration, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Job Requirements : The equivalent combination of plant operations experience and education or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.A minimum of five years of operations experience in a coal fired power plant or similar industrial facility.Supervisory skills including the ability to implement action plans for achieving objectives, and to manage daily operations.Communication and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations, coach employees, provide feedback, and work collaboratively with other departments.Ability to make timely decisions during critical plant conditions. Basic computer skills, including e-mail and word processing. Preferences: Knowledge of coal fired plant operations and plant systems.Familiarity with operational performance improvement to include heat rate, cycle isolation and turbine performance.Working knowledge of boiler cycle chemistry.Familiarity with maintenance management systems.Experience with bargaining unit environments and collective bargaining agreements.Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.Previous experience as an operations supervisor at an industrial facility or power plant.All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Requirements for this position include the following:The equivalent combination of plant operations experience and education or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.A minimum of five years of operations experience in a coal fired power plant or similar industrial facility.Supervisory skills including the ability to implement action plans for achieving objectives, and to manage daily operations.Communication and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations, coach employees, provide feedback, and work collaboratively with other departments.Ability to make timely decisions during critical plant conditions. Basic computer skills, including e-mail and word processing.

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[full-time] Lead Smart Grid Test Engineer at Hound

2010-03-23 11:19:22

Location: Georgia
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Develop and execute test plan strategies for complex integrated systems in the power distribution industryProvide leadership and guidance to Test Engineers in various global locations.Create test plans and test procedures from functional specification and design documents for F/W and H/WDevelop validation procedures to ensure product compliance to customer specificationsDesign tests beyond simple functional verification to include performance, boundary and negative testingExecute manual and automated test proceduresDevelop Test Jigs and fixturesDevelop and implement automated test methodologiesIdentify and ensure requirements traceability to test casesDevise tests for adequate test coverage to ensure robust and reliable H/W and F/WAnalyze and report test failures to appropriate level of detail for defect submissionVerify resolution of resolved defects and participate in root cause analysis of reported defectsParticipate in documentation and test procedure reviewsRetain and maintain all test records, logs and certificate documentsInterface with and review the work products of testing vendors for technical content and conformanceInterpret and present test results / metrics to project team in an effective manner.

Job Requirements : Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or Computer ScienceMinimum of 5 years experience in the substation or power distribution industry Ability and willingness to travel occasionallyGE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.Desired CharacteristicsGreenbelt Certified (GE Employees)Demonstrated leadership skillsExcellent English written and oral communication skillsTrained in H/W and / or F/W quality assurance procedures and practicesKnowledge of traceability tools and test coverage analysis tools.

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[full-time] Sales Engineer at Hound

2010-03-23 09:50:15

Location: Michigan
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : The Sales Engineer is accountable to create power, cooling, rack, management and service architectures to fortify and streamline information technology environments in support of our customer’s business objectives. In this capacity, the Sales Engineer works directly with Large and small customers as a trusted advisor to lead the process of engineering solutions to real customer problems. Essential Functions Engages in large customer projects with multiple sources of influence Uncover and close opportunities in various parts of the organization by various means such as: cold calling, building new relationships, leveraging existing relationships, coordinating and maximizing selling efficiencies Engages in detailed power protection, cooling and management assessment of customer’s current and proposed IT environments Engages in IT value-to-business assessment with customer to ensure specified solutions are relevent to current and future needs. Designs 80KW to 800KW critical power, cooling, management and service solutions. Presents proposed solutions directly to customers and influencers gaining customer acknowledgement of value and commitment to move forward in the sales cycle as the ““Technical Close”“ to a given project. Functions as customer’s advocate during solution delivery, project management and comissioning activities. Ensures final functionality of solution and ensures customer realizes the full value of the solution. Leverages relationships and past successes with current and former customers to gain new business via reference selling activities as customer’s trusted advisor.

Job Requirements : The typical Sales Engineer has a formal engineering degree and is an expert in the fortification of information technology environments. Many are certified Professional Engineers and/or RCDDs. Most have been in this or a related industry for 3-5 years and have a proven track-record of accomplishment against sales quota, usually in the Electrical Power Protection, Precision Air Conditioning, or IT-related industries. Experience in HVAC is preferred.

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[full-time] Senior Electrical Designer at Hound

2010-03-12 12:54:09

Location: Melville , NY
URL: http://www.hound.com

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“Job Responsibilities : Successful candidate will be responsible for developing electrical design drawings and other documents for power plants and power related projects. The work will include design of above ground and underground raceway, selection of cable for the proper application, routing of cable, interface with construction organizations during construction, resolving field questions and field change notices. The work will be performed under the direction of a discipline engineer. The work may involve organizing and directing the work of a small design team for a power plant or other large project. Successful candidate will be responsible for developing electrical design drawings and other documents for power plants and power related projects. The work will include design of above ground and underground raceway, selection of cable for the proper application, routing of cable, interface with construction organizations during construction, resolving field questions and field change notices. The work will be performed under the direction of a discipline engineer. The work may involve organizing and directing the work of a small design team for a power plant or other large project. Education Associates Degree is preferred, but demonstrated design experience in the area of electrical physical design for power plants is also acceptable.

Job Requirements : Ability to lead a small project team of designersMinimum of 10 years experience in electrical physical design of power plants especially fossil fueled power plants, coal fired steam plants, gas turbines – simple cycle and combined cycleExperience developing electrical design drawings in AutoCAD is required. Experience in designs associated with electrical physical design (viz. Conduits, cable trays, non-segregated bus and power cables) of power plants. Experience in routing power and control cables for plant electrical distribution systemKnowledge of the National Electric Code and utility design requirements for power plants. Experience in electrical design of medium voltage (up to 34 kV) electrical distribution systems. Knowledge of switchyard design requirements and selection of electrical hardware for medium voltage switchyards. Experience in electrical design for high voltage switchyards (up to 345 kV) is desirable. Ability to communicate with the field and work with construction engineering to address issues that may arise during construction is a vital skill.

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[full-time] Web Producer at Hound

2010-03-10 13:23:25

Location: Memphis , TN
URL: http://www.hound.com

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“Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Strong writing skills, journalism background, and knowledge of AP style required. BA/BS degree or equivalent (degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred). Basic HTML knowledge required with strong graphics skills desired. Strong computer skills desired. Experience with Photoshop, advanced HTML, and digital video editing is helpful but not required. Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people. Must be able to handle stress, including short deadlines. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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[full-time] Procurement Manager - Highlands Ranch at Hound

2010-03-09 07:16:39

Location: Colorado
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : A brief description that summarizes the overall purpose and objectives of the position and the results the worker is expected toaccomplish. The Procurement Manager takes a leadership role in creating a value based system of costcontrol and fraud prevention activities associated with the placement of purchase orders andhandling of purchasing activities. Initial activities of this service centered position will includeestablishment of purchasing guidelines and processes to be followed by the company andmanaged by the incumbent. II. Establishes and manages purchasing guidelines and processes;2. Directs all aspects of corporate fleet program to include, but not limited to leasing,purchasing, and maintenance;3. Obtains data regarding a wide variety of industry specific equipment;4. Provides management with information affecting decisions related to timing of purchasesin order to minimize company costs which may include testing, observing, and/orexamining items;5. Maintains MSAs and MSCs with vendors;6. Creates and maintains filing system for bidding process;7. Maintains pricing and service relationship documents and insurance forms from vendors;8. Prepares master service contacts, master service agreements and when necessary,purchase orders including initiating and analyzing quotes and specifications, etc. whichmay include interviewing vendors;. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price;10. Responsible for reviewing bid proposals and negotiating contracts within budgetarylimitations to recommend appropriate course of action to management;11. Participates actively in annual budget process and provides periodic reports showingactual expenditures vs. budgets;. Approves invoices for payment against master purchase contracts or purchase orders;13. Keeps informed on industry technology and purchasing practices.

Job Requirements : Knowledge of oil and gas industry equipment, technology, and practices;2. High level of knowledge of purchasing practices;3. Strong negotiation skills;4. Clarity of expression, both oral and written;5. Moderate PC skills with strong Excel skills;6. Ability to work well with co-workers of varying hierarchy and with those of otherprofessions;7. Mentoring and training experience and skills;8. Attentive to accurate detail;9. Highly-motivated self-starter. IV. The minimum level of education, experience, and certifications required to perform the job. 1. College degree in accounting, finance, or related field or strong experience in oil andgas field operations;2. Minimum 10 years of procurement experience;3. At least 2 years professional experience in oil and gas industry. VII.

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