Control System Technical Lead - Substation

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Stafford, Staffordshire, England
In-Office
5-5 Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead technical projects in control systems for electric utilities, manage project budgets, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide customer training and support.
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Job Description SummaryAre 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.

Apply today and help us lead the way in renewable energy solutions!
 

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Top Skills

Cybersecurity
Database Applications
Hmi
Iec61850
MS Office
Scada
Windows Os
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The Company
HQ: , Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to 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.

GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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