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GE Vernova Senior Lead Control and Protection System Application Engineer in Stafford, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
As a Lead Control & Protection Engineer, you will be working for engineering centre in all aspects of HVDC Control & Protection system, reporting to Control & Protection Engineering Manager.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the design of Control and Protection functions for HVDC schemes.
The development of such control and protection system is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As a Senior Lead Control & Protection Engineer, you will play a key part in technically developing less experienced members of the team, this is a great opportunity to develop your mentoring experience as there is scope for this role to support in building the team up further in the future.
Responsible for leading overall requirement, configuration/implementation/performance studies of the HVDC Control & Protection system, this includes the following actives:
Requirement & Design.
Engineering Design Process & Review.
Reviewing technical documents.
Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification.
Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other VSC/LCC design studies using offline simulation tools
Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications.
Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions.
Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements.
Responsible for coaching and developing department talent.
Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
Required Qualifications
Degree in Electronics / Electrical engineering or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
Good understanding in HVDC Strategy.
Competent in PSCAD or MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools.
Competent in HVDC Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) / Protection Co-ordination / SW implementation of control and protection function.
Experienced in technical leadership.
Experienced in mentoring less experienced members of a team.
Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, ownership of technical discussions with customers and capable of developing client relationships.
Desired Characteristics
Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.
Competent in both LCC and VSC technology.
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No