Lead Controls Engineer – Grid Solutions
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
GE Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Lead Controls Engineer with expertise in designing low voltage control schemes for power transformers to work in our Grid Solutions business from our Stafford office.
Main Responsibilities
- Preparation of control schematics, specifications, general arrangement drawings, cable schedules for control cabinets (marshalling kiosks) of power transformers
- Interfacing with relays, tap-changers and other transformer components and SCADA / central control system
- Selection and specification of components for ordering and manufacturing
- Review of supplier drawings
- Carrying out Factory Acceptance Tests
- Monitoring Key Performance Indicators of on-time delivery, right first time and budget adherence
- Leading communication and co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, other departments such as projects, tendering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, etc)
Required Experience and Skills
- Electrical or Instrumentation or Controls or Mechanical engineer or person with similar experience in Power Transformers
- Experience of working on Autocad Electrical
- Experience of Document management system (WindChill / equivalent)
- Transformer design knowledge, especially transformer design calculations, active part design including lead exits, insulation, windings, nesting of coils and tank design
- Should have worked independently on control schematics and component specifications
- Experience in Low Voltage Switchgear schematics and related Automation
- Focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Preferred Skills
- Experience of PLC programming / automation software
Core Competencies
- Demonstrate GE Vernova Way (Innovation, Customers, Lean, One team, Accountable)
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova innovates and invests across a broad portfolio of technologies to help customers meet growing demand for electricity generation and reduce the carbon intensity of power grids and electricity supply, while maintaining or improving system reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company operates through three primary business segments: Power, Wind, and Electrification.
Industry
Energy
Head office
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Company size
75,000-85,000
Founded
2024
Power generation (gas, nuclear, hydro, steam turbines)Wind energy (onshore and offshore turbines)Grid solutions and electrificationPower conversionEnergy software and digital solutionsEnergy services and maintenance
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