General Electric - Assistant Contract Performance Manager Other Other Senior Management


Job Summary
Company Name
General Electric
Location
Other
Experience
0 - 1 years
Category
Senior Management
Role
Other Senior Management
Posted On
1st Nov 2009
Job Ref Code
1106264
 
Assistant Contract Performance Manager



Business
GE Energy Infrastructure

Business Segment
Energy Infrastructure - Energy Services

About Us
GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy as well as with renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and alternative fuels. (www.ge.com). GE Energy electrifies the world by providing reliable, efficient products and services for the energy industry. We help businesses and authorities that generate, transmit, or use electricity. We work in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy, as well as with renewable resources such as water and wind energy. (www.ge.com/energy).

GE Energy's Contractual Services business is a global team of men and women dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' power plants and equipment. A Contractual Service Agreement, or CSA, provides maintenance, parts, services, and repairs over a specified period of time. Benefits to the customer include guaranteed plant performance, fixed maintenance costs, and access to GE's latest technology and global capabilities.

GE Contract Performance Managers (CPMs) and Assistant CPMs have an opportunity to develop both technically and commercially while fulfilling critical responsibilities for GE's customers. Such positions allow for growth on many fronts, inclusive of building a strong network both inside and outside of GE. The breadth of knowledge gained by successful CPMs and Assistant CPMs can position them for strong career growth within GE Energy.

Role Summary/Purpose
The Assistant Contract Performance Manager (CPM) will be required to work with the Lead CPM to manage a long-term service agreement. CPMs are co-located with their respective customer and are responsible for delivering high quality customer solutions including new products, outage planning, parts & repair delivery via project management tools. This role will be measured on its customer relationship and the ability to produce financial and operating results for the Contractual Services business.

Essential Responsibilities
The role includes ownership of the customer relationship & ability to meet GE objectives. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Execute customer contract obligations including delivery of parts, outage services & repairs
  • Order / track / validate billing for major/minor maintenance parts and services requested by the customer
  • Cost or financial data collection and reconciliation
  • Provide information and drive sales regarding the latest advancements in conversion, modification, & upgrade opportunities to owner
  • Maintain unit operating history & parts life history on commercially available software
  • Maintain record of parts (by model & serial number) currently installed in each unit
  • Develop sales plan for each Customer
  • Support customer in forced, unplanned and planned unit outages
  • Build strong partnerships within the value chain organization which will be extremely important to deliver high quality services
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of power plant or machine driven industries
  • High oral and written proficiency in both English and Arabic

    Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years power generation experience and/or industry related experience)
  • Turbine technology experience (minimum of 2 years)
  • Demonstrated management experience (minimum of 2 years)

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications


    Desired Characteristics
    • 7FA Gas Turbine, GE Steam Turbine and BOP knowledge
    • Familiarity with long-term parts and services contracts
    • Sales experience with direct customer interface
    • G/T Field Engineering Program (FEP) or other G/T Technical experience
    • Successful P&L experience
    • Demonstrated communication & organizational skills
    • Proficiency with computer tools
    • Strong business / financial skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Technically savvy while having strong business acumen and ability to drive overall solutions/rigor to meet customer needs






      We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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