Lead, HVDC Valve Converter Engineering – Global Projects

GE Vernova; Creswell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Valve Converter Mechanical Team Lead to report to the Head of Valve Converter Engineering within the HVDC Valve Converter Engineering function. The role is based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford with opportunities for international travel to collaborate with GE units, test labs, customers and project sites.

The position offers leadership development in a dynamic, growing team working on tender and project activities for HVDC applications, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in sciences or equivalent with mechanical engineering background.
• Proven experience designing or developing power electronic converters (>1 MVA).
• Understanding of HVDC Valve Converter covering LCC and VSC technology.

Responsibilities

• Schedule team work and set priorities.
• Perform people reviews and mentoring.
• Forecast upcoming work for the team.
• Ensure tender and project deliverables are delivered on plan and budget.
• Lead multi-discipline engineering collaboration and problem solving.

Skills

People management

Power electronics

HVDC knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Valve Converter Mechanical Team Lead to report to the Head of Valve Converter Engineering within the HVDC Valve Converter Engineering function. The role is based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford with opportunities for international travel to collaborate with GE units, test labs, customers and project sites.

The position offers leadership development in a dynamic, growing team working on tender and project activities for HVDC applications, with responsibilities