Engine Trend Monitoring & Configuration Engineer

IPN Brainpower Consulting Inc.

Engine Trend Monitoring & Configuration Engineer

For our client, a leading aircraft MRO company, we are looking for an Engine Trend Monitoring & Configuration Engineer. This is a permanent position in the Metro Vancouver area.

Responsibilities:
In general, the position of Engine Trend Monitoring and Configuration Engineer is responsible for the ETM system setup, evaluation and interpretation of engine operating data gathered from in-Flight Operations. Typical duties include daily reviews of the operating fleet and addressing any alarms that may occur through an established communication chain and protocol.


• Update ETM program with all engine installation changes in a timely manner to ensure correct trend data is maintained for each aircraft engine position
• Configure/customize ETM alarms for specific fleet consistent with customer needs and expectations
• Review active fleet trending with particular attention to analysis of all alarms activated since last review
• Identify alarms that require deeper analysis and liaise with type specific power plant engineer as necessary
• Notify customer of trend shift when deemed necessary through established communication protocol
• Determine if on-wing maintenance actions have occurred resulting in the perceived trend shift (i.e. component replacement or adjustment)
• Recommend on-wing maintenance action related to trend shift (i.e. visual inspection of engine external hardware or bore scope inspection of internal hardware) in order to identify the source of the shift
• Maintain a "watch list" of engines that are operating within parameters that have or continue to deteriorate (negative trend)
• Establish and maintain ETM reporting that can be provided periodically to the customer
• Write/Update ETM Procedures Manual
• Train engineering colleagues to a level adequate to take over basic responsibilities when ETM & Configuration Engineer is absent (i.e. vacation coverage)
• Provide technical support, assistance and guidance on ETM questions from the customer for troubleshooting on-wing engine problems

Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree or equivalent education in engineering or in a related area, preferable with 3-4 years experience (Aviation Gas Turbine Engines) in a repair or maintenance environment
• Intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Operation System Windows XP/7, MS Office 2003/2007 and SAP MM
• Functional knowledge of GE SAGE program or equivalent
• Advanced ability to think analytically and problem solving skills
• Advanced ability to organize and coordinate
• Excellent ability to read and understand technical complexities as well as to simplify complex issues
• Advanced ability to adapt to current and new situations
• Willingness to learn and being quick on the uptake of new information/situations
• Accurateness in his/her work results
• Advanced ability to think and act practically and to work independently
• High reliability in his/her work


Date: March 25, 2011
City/Town: Metro Vancouver, Canada
Location: Abroad
Wage/Salary: tbd
Start: Asap
Duration: Permanent
Type: Full Time
How to apply: Please apply via email by sending an adequate resume in a PDF or MS Word document and mention the exact job title in the subject line. Please send your resume without any personal information except of contact details and name, accordingly to Canadian law. Please send your application to: xxxx@xxx-xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.
Company: IPN Brainpower Consulting Inc.
Contact: Ralf Holzapfel
Phone: +1 (800) 530-6692
Fax:
Email:

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