Control System Technical Lead

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GE Vernova - Grid Automation is seeking a Control System Technical Lead to drive design and delivery of control systems for electric utility and industrial markets. You will lead projects from inception to site commissioning, interfacing with customers and GE’s technical community.

The role requires senior-level experience in control systems, SCADA/HMI design, and cybersecurity, with travel to customer sites globally. Collaborative, results-driven professionals fit best.

Qualifikationen

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Over five years of control-system related experience.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA protocols, Windows OS, Microsoft Office and database apps.
• Proficient in designing/ Programming electrical control systems incl. SCADA/HMI, IEC61850 and cybersecurity.
• Experience with GE Vernova Substation Automation Solutions is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical projects: drive activities from design to commissioning.
• Manage customer communications, risk reviews and budgets in man-days.
• Analyze specifications, write technical docs and validate solutions.
• Oversee selection of software/IEDs and execution planning.
• Coordinate testing: FATs, SATs and site milestones.
• Provide customer training and support tendering and commercial teams.

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary Are you passionate about leading technical projects and driving innovation in control systems for the electric utility and industrial markets? Join our team at GE Vernova - Grid Automation as a Control System Technical Lead! In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing control systems, acting as a bridge between our customers and GE’s technical community. This is an exciting opportunity to make impactful decisions, apply your expertise, and ensure the successful delivery of projects from inception to site commissioning.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Technical Projects: Drive technical project activities, lead customer kick-off meetings, and ensure successful project execution from design to commissioning.
• Customer and Project Management: Participate in project risk reviews, manage project budgets in term of man-days allocated to the engineering tasks, and provide regular progress updates.
• Design and Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, write project technical documentation, and validate technical solutions with customers.
• Technical Oversight: Specify software and IEDs, manage technical execution planning, and ensure adherence to GE Vernova safety standards.
• Issue Resolution: Address technical deviations, manage fault reports, and support site engineers remotely or on-site.
• Testing and Commissioning: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and coordinate with commissioning teams for major site milestones.
• Training and Support: Provide project-specific training to customers, support tendering and commercial teams, and ensure customer satisfaction through professional project execution.

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational Background: BSc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: Over five years of control system-related experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of SCADA communication protocols, Windows OS, Microsoft Office, and database applications.
• Design Expertise: Proficient in designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, cybersecurity, network equipment, IEC61850, Firewalls, and more.
• GE Vernova Substation Automation Solutions: Preferred candidates will have proven knowledge in this area.
• Travel: Ability to travel locally and globally, with a valid driver’s license.

Desired Characteristics

• Automation and Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of automation electrical control systems, SCADA/DCS systems, and networking communication protocols.
• Interpersonal and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Independent and Flexible: Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Communication and Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to cooperate across departments.

Why Join Us?

At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com