Control System Technical Lead - Stafford, United Kingdom - Renewable Energy Grid Solutions
Description
Job Description Summary:
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
The successful applicant will be responsible for design preparation based on customer specification, conduct / leads engineering activities from design stage until site commissioning and acts as a technical interface between customer and GE's Grid Automation technical community.
In-depth hands-on experience & knowledge of GE control system for both the Electric Utility & Industrial markets for the Grid Solutions business.
Essential Responsibilities:
The Control technical lead will be responsible for:
- Participate in customer kick off meetings, leading technical front on the project.
- Participate in project risk review sessions with the PM.
- Own project MDs budget from start till project closure.
- Ensure that GE safety rules are applied during day to day works.
- Provide monthly progress and planning inputs to PM.
- Analysis customer specifications, identification of the appropriate solution to build the system.
- Write the specifications and documentations relative to projects involved with (Basic and/or Detail design, ),
- Actively define and validate technical solutions with customers.
- Understand designed systems and recommends changes when required.
- Specify the software and the suitable IED while designing project technical solution.
- Define /validate model nos. of the equipment to source on projects in hand.
- Define technical execution planning and resource allocation needs upon project kickstart and regularly updates it.
- Own technical delivery of the project inside the allocated budget.
- Warns the project manager in case of budget deviation forecast / any technical deviation which put the project in risk.
- Secure traceability of the config files evolutions and versions.
- Inform PM on potential design optimization opportunities.
- Supports Tendering and Commercial teams as needed for upcoming bids.
- Define project technical contractual documents for customer and follow the doc transmissions (sent / approval)
- Remotely support site activities / site Engineers as needed and sometimes be on site too for data collection / customer interface meetings.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance tests
- Follow up and close site pending lists in coordination with commissioning team.
- Work with customer and support commissioning teams for major site milestones like commissioning kick off & energization.
- Define & provide project design specific trainings to the customer.
- Ensure customer satisfaction with professional execution of projects.
- Coordinate with CoE and others for Products & systems issues.
- Work in a safe manner and ensure appropriate training is taken to do tasks safely.
- Ensure RAMS produced and approved before performing any works.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of a BSc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) coupled with demonstrated experience in related control systems
- The incumbent must possess an excellent knowledge of SCADA, communication protocols and media.
- Experience with design, programming, electrical Control systems (SCADA/HMI, Cyber security, Network equipment, IEC61850, Firewalls, Routers e.tc).
- Experience in Networking, communication Protocols and OT Cyber security aspects.
- Ability to travel to customer sites Locally and globally
- Must have a valid driver's license
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge on Automation, Electrical Control Systems and SCADA / DCS systems.
- Strong technical skills on Networking, communication Protocols and Cyber security aspects.
- Technical skills on design of control systems including but not limited to SCADA Functional testing, HMI validation, Network communication tests, Integration & testing with 3rd part systems on IEC101/104, signal testing with protection relays on IEC61850.
- Exceptional interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
- The ability to work independently within a dynamic work environment is essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer focus and ability to cooperate with the different departments.
- Welldeveloped organizational skills are required.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and achieve milestones and deliverables.
- A rigorous team working approach with a high level of selfmotivation, flexibility, and selflearning aptitude.
- Flexible approach to working hours is essential (extended hours and weekends)
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.
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