Xcel Energy Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer interview questions

Tell me about your knowledge of rotating equipment. Give examples of hands-on experience in the troubleshooting, testing, operating, and maintenance. What is your experience in vibration analysis and balancing? What is your experience in vibration analysis and balancing of turbine generators? What would it take to learn turbine balancing? Give me an example of one of your most challenging technical assignments. What was the assignment, why was this a challenge, what did you do, how did it turn out? Give me an example of a time when you advised a colleague on a technical matter. What was the situation? Was he/she able to apply the information to solve the problem? Give an example of when you had a limited amount of time to complete a project or assignment. What was the situation, what you did to meet the timeframes, and what were the results? Give me an example of how you keep others informed of issues, reoccurring problems, or when you've made suggestions for improvement. We have technical experts in our department with areas of expertise in steam turbines, combustion turbines, controls, emissions, electrical, protective relays, and boilers. Do you have any expertise in any of these areas? All responses are written down by the interviewer(s) and then an overall grade is given ranging from (1) not very effective to (9) extremely effective.