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Senior Control & Protection Engineering Manager

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Senior Control & Protection Engineering Manager

Stafford, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

As a Control & Protection Application Senior Engineering Manager, you will be leading Engineering team and working across two engineering disciplines.

Solution and engineering centre in all aspects of HVDC Control & Protection system, you will support the design and implementation of HVDC Control & Protection Systems by analysing customer requirements, assessing the necessary deviation from standard solutions, and provide technical solution that meets the project delivery and Tender objectives.

This includes the following:
oRecruit and Developing Department talent
oEngineering process management

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oProvide technical guidance.
oDrive consistent design practices and common global processes for projects.
oInterface with customers

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Senior Control & Protection Engineering Manager oversees a team of engineers responsible for:
  • Designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining complex control systems within an organisation
  • Leading the technical direction of projects, ensuring systems meet performance standards
  • Collaborating with other departments to integrate control systems across various operations, often requiring strong leadership, technical expertise in control system design, and knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.

Team Leadership:

  • Manage a team of control & Protection system engineers, assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and overseeing project execution.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor control system engineers to maintain a high-performing team.
  • Foster collaboration and communication within the team and with other departments.

Technical Strategy:

  • Define the overall technical vision for control system design and architecture across the organisation.
  • Stay abreast of emerging control system technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
  • Development of PSCAD Network Model, Control MATLAB application Model, Control system block diagram, ONM Manuals. MATLAB application unit and system integration testing.
  • PSSE / PSCAD and PSSE / RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling and verification.
  • HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc.
  • Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, RSCAD, PSCAD etc) and its verification.

Project Management:

  • Lead the planning and execution of control system projects from concept to deployment, including budget and timeline management.
  • Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution.
  • Manage the engineering resources, workload, schedule and project milestones.
  • Define the project work breakdown structure (WBS), resources and skill levels required to meet the delivery timescales.
  • Ensure projects comply with relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • Define the project work breakdown structure (WBS), resources and skill levels required to meet the delivery timescales.

Qualifications & Essential Requirements:

  • Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
  • Extensive and demonstrated years' of experience in HVDC industry and advanced experience in senior leadership position.
  • Exceptional sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks.
  • Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Advanced interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs skills.

Desired characteristics:

  • Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.
  • Demonstrates track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design reqs, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets.
  • Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice.
  • Experienced in technical leadership.
  • Experience working in HVDC industry.

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

Client-provided location(s): Stafford, UK
Job ID: GE_power-99330797
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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