Technical Field Advisor (TFA)

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Siemens Gamesa

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Orlando, FL, United States

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Position Overview
  • Executes the installation of a technical discipline at the installation site.
  • An Engineer/technician providing technical advice, guidance and makes recommendations at the Project Site based on Siemens Gamesa’ procedures and drawings during assembly and installation of Wind Turbine Generators.
  • TFA roles, responsibilities divided by activities.
Please note, that this list represents the more important aspects of a successful TFA:
  • The TFA should be present to verify and advise that activities are correctly performed by the contractor.
  • Upon noticing significant crew turnover, either by Siemens Gamesa, the BOP, or the Client, a supplemental page turn will be performed for the affected crew and a review of the effected assembly on no fewer than 3 of the assembly unit involved.
Roles & Responsibilities :
  • Executes installation works with predefined tasks:
  • Documents the installation according to the predefined steps.
  • May execute specialized tasks (e.g., welding).
  • May take predefined measurements and document them.
Basic Core Competencies and Responsibilities:
  • Knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting
  • Ability to maintain professional relationships with both client and BOP.
  • Daily log taking.
Intimate knowledge of Siemens Gamesa specialty equipment:
  • Blade Yoke
  • Blade Clamper
  • Cabling Equipment
  • Specialty Rigging
  • Blade Belts/Socks
  • Temporary Installation Equipment
  • Crane
  • Turning Gear
  • Manual Yaw
  • Turbine Brakes
  • Ability to operate independently in remote locations, without direct supervision.
  • Ability to work at heights for extended periods of time.
  • Offloading at site
  • Assist QA in performing receiving inspections.
  • Organize and deliver BOLs (bills of lading) to the Site Manager
  • Assist in coordinating deliveries to specific pads.
  • Ensure that all activities are in accordance with Siemens Gamesa instructions and drawings.
TFA should be present for first ‘critical lifts’ for all components.
Foundation
  • Ensure that the foundation is suitable for placement of tower
  • Shims are correctly placed.
  • Holes for conduit/cables are in correct location.
  • Foundation bolts are properly installed and treated.
  • Ensure that all activities are in accordance with Siemens Gamesa instructions and drawings.
Setting of Power Unit
  • Ensure that all activities are in accordance with Siemens Gamesa instructions and drawings.
  • Ensure that the power unit is mounted, placed, and sealed correctly.
Erection
  • Ensure that all activities are in accordance with Siemens Gamesa instructions and drawings.
  • TFA should be present for first ‘critical lifts’ for all components.
  • Troubleshoot 110Vac lights/outlets as necessary.
  • Ensure all Siemens Gamesa provided equipment is functioning properly (i.e. 690Vac generator).
Mounting of Nacelle on Tower
  • Ensure that all activities are in accordance with Siemens Gamesa instructions and drawings.
  • TFA should be present for first ‘critical lifts’ for all components.
Troubleshoot 110Vac lights/outlets as necessary.
  • Ensure that all temporary turbine systems are operating correctly.
  • Should be performed during nacelle preparation to identify and correct problems in a timely
  • manner.
Rotor Assembly
  • Ensure that all activities are in accordance with Siemens Gamesa instructions and drawings.
  • TFA should be present for first ‘critical lifts’ for all components. Ensure all Siemens Gamesa provided equipment is functioning properly.
  • Pitch Pump
  • Pitch Box
  • 690Vac generator (if Siemens Gamesa supplied)
Blade Yoke
  • Ensure blade tensioning is being performed correctly (in conjunction with QA rotor inspections).
  • Mounting of Rotor
  • Ensure that all activities are in accordance with Siemens Gamesa instructions and drawings.
  • TFA should be present for first ‘critical lifts’ for all components.
  • Troubleshoot 110Vac lights/outlets as necessary.
  • Ensure that all temporary turbine systems are operating correctly.
Cabling
  • Ensure that all activities are in accordance with Siemens Gamesa instructions and drawings.
  • Troubleshoot 110Vac lights/outlets as necessary.
  • Ensure that all temporary turbine systems are operating correctly.
  • Ensure that crews have the appropriate electrical documentation, and know how to interpret them.
Requirements
  • Flexible travel schedule up to 100% travel.
  • Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the {United States / Canada}. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
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