Global Control & Protection System Application Leader

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Global Control & Protection System Application Leader. You will be responsible for developing and executing control strategies, leading teams, and ensuring project delivery for HVDC systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, extensive experience in control systems, and technical leadership skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Relocation assistance

Flexible work agreements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in control and protection system design.
• Expertise in HVDC Control Protection and Sequencing strategy.
• Experience in technical leadership and multi-discipline system integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall technical solution based on reference solutions.
• Lead and mentor a global team of engineers.
• Implement and maintain control & protection system solutions.

Skills

Control and protection system design

Technical leadership

HVDC Control Protection

PSCAD simulation tools

MATLAB-SIMULINK

System integration

Education

Engineering degree including power systems

Tools

PSCAD

MATLAB

PowerShell

SQL

UNIX

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

A Global Control & Protection System Application Leader is responsible for developing and executing global control & protection strategies leading small Engineering teams working across multi-discipline 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.

As a Global Control & Protection System Application Leader you be Responsible for the following :

Developing Department talent

Creating References Solution Engineering process & tools

Provide technical guidance.

Drive consistent design practices and common global processes for projects.

Safety quality on time delivery cost

Lessons learnt & Continues Improvement

Interface with customers

Roles and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirement based on reference Solution.
• Identify and drive improvements in engineering operational tools processes systems & technical solutions to improve our customer value and business efficiency
• Uphold the principles of Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) within the teams.
• Work closely with Team Managers to plan execution strategies provide engineering estimates identify risks and put mitigation strategies for new opportunities
• Lead and mentor a global team of Control & Protection engineers and specialists fostering collaboration and technical development.
• Be the owner of all aspects of Control & Protection system deployment system Configuration and validation as well as all usual integration challenges of the control & protection system
• Implement and maintain the control & protection system reference and customer solutions
• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
• 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.
• Review and approve design documents implement and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost
• Define the overall technical vision for control system design and architecture across the organisation.
• 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.
• Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution.

Required Qualifications

Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC Control &Protection System Engineering. Extensively demonstrated experience in control and protection system design. Expertise in HVDC Control Protection and Sequencing strategy. Expertise in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools. Expertise in HVDC Dynamic Performance Studies. Experienced in technical leadership. Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally. Exceptional sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks. Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background. Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed Experienced in Engineering Leader Technical & Operational. Experience of multi-discipline system integration projects.

About GEV Grid Solutions :

At GEV 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 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 GEV our engineers are always up for the challenge - and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll 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 youll 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 : Yes

Required Experience :

Exec

Key Skills

SQL,Active Directory,data integrity,Application Issues,PowerShell,Windows,Linux,Sharepoint,Java,Troubleshoot,Procedures,Setup,Technical Support,UNIX,Application Support

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1