Technical Applications Engineer, Solutions & Services

Job Description Summary

The incumbent plays a key part in influencing short term targets while collaborating with regional teams. He/she must demonstrate leadership in communicating Substation Protection and Control System (PAC) Solutions & Services to customers and acceptance of GE Vernova offerings. The incumbent must also provide the experience, expertise and knowledge of Standards/ GE Vernova offerings and Customers requirements to solve problems involving Substation Control schemes. Effective business development and communication, both internally and externally are critical to the success of this role.

This role to be located in Melbourne, Australia

Job Description

• Lead the regional team (including Channel Partners), develop, and execute long-term business strategic goals for Grid Automation Solutions and Services within various Countries and End Users.
• Predominately a technical role with strong emphasis on customer relationships to achieve homologated offerings and customer focused solutions.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product /program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to personnel/ cross functional teams supporting the assigned products and offering.
• Implement plans with guidance to meet Customer expectations and acceptance.
• Develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues, approvals of new solutions and increasing market share with existing products.
• Lead or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Recommend, with guidance, the approach to meet the technical and program requirements with a focus on the development and growth of Grid Automation business.
• Participate and present or review in technical and program reviews.
• Present to customers (internal/external/channels) on new offerings and developments including feedback on products gaps and features needed in the GE offering to exceed market expectations.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Build Customer relationships focus on technical aspects to promote market growth.
• Provide technical co-ordination between Central Product Line, Regional Sales, Tendering and Application teams with Channel Partners and Customers in area of expertise.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience, knowledge and demonstrated practical skills in HV (or MV) Substation Automation Systems, Protection systems and Communication protocols across all aspects of Design, Configuration, Testing and Commissioning.
• Knowledge of IEC61850, Substation Digital Control Systems, Protection fundamentals and RTUs is essential and ability to communicate clearly on these topics across a wide diverse Customer base.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of working time. Travel is predominantly within CEAP region and world-wide on occasions.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours to coordinate with worldwide teams.