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Protection Applications Engineering Lead Expert

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Protection Applications Engineering Lead Expert

Stafford, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

As a member of the Protection Applications & Support team, you will play a key role in providing technical support to the Grid Automation Sales and Business Development teams, as well as cooperating with Product Management and R&D teams.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for assigned product platforms, covering both pre-sales and post-sales activities. Proactively develop team expertise on additional Product platforms. This role focuses primarily on products from Stafford, Bilbao, and Markham, including P40, P40A, P40AE, 650, 3 Series, MM, UR, 8 Series, and legacy products.

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• Design and optimize protection applications for complex schemes; develop Application Notes, articles, and guidance to drive product sales and facilitate Grid Automation project delivery.
• Resolve customer complaints (ACT) related to products and prepare necessary communications, such as 8D and engineering reports. Take accountability for resolving critical issues, such as maloperations, and perform site visits for analysis, troubleshooting, or customer meetings.
• Provide product and application training for new products and product evolutions. Develop and update training modules as needed, including customer training responsibilities in select cases. Lead or contribute to customer events like regional roadshows, seminars, in-depth training, and pilot projects for new technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D to contribute to the product roadmap, including validating new products and product evolutions.
• Maintain a broad awareness of Grid Automation product initiatives to ensure technical excellence, timely project completion, effective use of resources, and responsiveness to customer needs.
• Provide technical leadership in power system protection; participate in industry committees and influence the evolution of strategic technologies.
• Collaborate with PL teams on the application and implementation of new or evolving standards and technologies within the product roadmap. Work closely with a multi-site team of experts and demonstrate proficiency in presenting and showcasing technology solutions to customers.
• Collaborate across departments and teams across multiple sites to ensure efficient workflows.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 25% of the time.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Communications, knowledge level is comparable to a BS degree in Electrical engineering or Electronics & Communications
• In-depth knowledge of protection relay applications across transmission, distribution, and industrial sectors.
• Significant experience with numerical protection devices.
• Extensive experience in power system protection, or an advanced degree in lieu of less experience.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

What will make you stand out

• Ability to work in small teams and lead moderate initiatives.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Significant oral, written, relational, and leadership skills.
• Effective problem-solving, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition - and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

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.
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Stafford, UK
Job ID: GE_Vernova-605993897
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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