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Senior Control Automation System Engineer (F/M)

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Senior Control Automation System Engineer (F/M)

Lyon, France

Job Description Summary

As a Senior AC Control Automation Engineer, you will be a part of LV Secondary team, reporting directly to the Senior Engineering Manager, and interacting with all HVDC disciplines (Tendering, Sourcing, manufacturing, Installation and commissioning, ..,..) to support design and delivery of LV Secondary scope for all HVDC projects around the world.
AC Control Automation scope covers all aspects of Control Automation for HVDC system, including among others:
• Control system architecture design.
• Control hardware Technical Specification
• Cables Connection Diagram
• FAT Test Procedure, FAT & Type Test Report
• Installation, Operation & maintenance Manual
• AC Protection Relay Configuration and C30 Configuration

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This role includes developing team talents and competencies, support Engineering process application and improvement, provide technical guidance, mentoring, drive consistent design practices and common global processes for projects implementation and provide technical solutions that meet project delivery and Tender objectives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities :

Responsible for leading Standard Solution definition and supporting projects team on key subjects. This includes, among others, the following activities: Requirement & Design

Engineering Design Process & Review

Reviewing and approving key technical documents

Customer interface and training

Support the business Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs.

Provide technical guidance that influences outcomes to other people.

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/project requirements.

Responsible to define strategies and roadmap for development of the team.

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resources requirements; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

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.

Continuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability, and reliability.

Responsible for knowledge capitalisation.

Required Qualifications :

  • Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
  • Minimum of 15 years' experience in Control Automation design in HVDC projects or equivalent Engineering field.
  • Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, ownership of technical discussions with customers and capable of developing client relationships.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Problem Solving skills; Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects; Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
  • Proven experience of cross-functional technical leadership.
  • Experience in knowledge management and capitalisation, training and mentoring, ...
  • Decision maker and resourceful: capability to take decisions when needed and pull in experts as/when needed.
  • Records of designing quality systems/components that comply with safety requirements, exceed design requirements, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets.
  • Continuous Improvement mindset.
  • Influencing skills
  • Willing/Available to travel (~15% of time) to support projects delivery activities.
  • Languages: English

Desired Characteristics :

  • LEAN knowledge
  • Languages: French

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): 69100 Villeurbanne, France
Job ID: GE_power-1037994105
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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