Generator Technician

Roles and responsibilities

Effectively identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is more difficult and complex.

What are my responsibilities?

• Performs complex, specialized tasks on turbine and/or generator equipment during new installation, overhaul, repair, or modification projects in accordance with Siemens work procedures.
• Completes documents of all installations, inspections, maintenance and repair work, and failures.
• Performing Enwinding Enhancement
• Performing Tangential block installation.
• Performing Outer Corona Protection (OCP) / End Corona Protection (ECP) repair.
• Performing Stator wedge replacement.
• Performing Insulations repair after voltage drop test.
• Performing Fine Tuning of the enwinding overhang.
• Experience in Generator stator rewind
• Experience of workshop or site re-wedging
• Know how to perform cooper bar brazing.
• Experienced in Retaining ring removal & installation.
• Performing Enwinding insulation replacement.
• Experience in J-strap replacement.
• Performing Axial Zone Block replacement and gas baffle repair or replacement.
• Performing Pole Cross Over (PCO) replacement.
• Performing Slipring replacement.
  
  

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Ideally at least 5 years’ experience in Field Service
• Knowledgeable in Electrical testing and Experience of mechanical activities disassembly /
• Reassembly of Generator is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of English written and spoken. Experience in multicultural teams required.
• Experience in Generator stator & rotor rewinding in workshop or site work is a big advantage.
  
  

Eligibility:

• Willingness to work abroad and do shift work.
• Frequent travelling required.
• Vocational School / Technical Collage/University in Electrical Degree
• Result driven, Initiative, Team Player & self-motivated.

Desired candidate profile

1. Coil Winding and Electrical Winding Techniques

• Proficiency in coil winding for generators, motors, and transformers, ensuring that windings are correctly shaped, insulated, and fitted.
• Knowledge of different winding patterns (e.g., lap winding, wave winding) based on the type of generator and its intended use.
• Expertise in manual and machine winding techniques, including the use of winding jigs and automated winding machines.
• Understanding of the number of turns, wire gauge, and winding configurations required for optimal generator performance.

2. Electrical Materials and Components

• Familiarity with different types of wire used in windings, such as copper, aluminum, and high-temperature-resistant materials.
• Knowledge of insulation materials (e.g., enamel coatings, varnishes) to protect the windings and prevent short circuits or failures.
• Understanding of resistance values, impedance, and the impact of various materials on the generator’s performance.

3. Precision and Attention to Detail

• Ability to wind coils with high precision, ensuring that the correct number of turns is achieved and that the coils fit into the generator's housing properly.
• Understanding the importance of uniform tension when winding wire to avoid damage or inconsistencies in the coil’s resistance and performance.
• Ensuring that coils are aligned and secured correctly within the generator casing to prevent movement or misalignment during operation.

4. Generator Assembly and Disassembly

• Proficiency in disassembling and reassembling generators, carefully removing and replacing damaged or worn-out windings.
• Identifying and repairing damage to windings, including burnt or broken wires.
• Inspecting generator components for wear and tear, corrosion, and other issues that might affect performance.

5. Electromagnetic Principles and Generator Operation

• Knowledge of the electromagnetic principles that govern how generators convert mechanical energy to electrical energy, and how windings play a role in this process.
• Understanding the impact of winding configurations on the generator's efficiency, voltage output, and operational characteristics.
• Familiarity with how windings interact with other components like commutators, rotors, and stators in generating electricity.

6. Machine Operation and Setup

• Ability to set up and operate winding machines that automate the winding process for efficiency and consistency.
• Understanding the machine settings required for different wire gauges, winding styles, and generator specifications.
• Troubleshooting and performing basic maintenance on winding machines to ensure smooth operation.