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GE Vernova Lead On Site Services Specialist in Stafford, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Reporting directly to the UK Service Leader, Control System Service engineer will be a key member of the operations team, providing Engineering validation support, conducts Field Service activities at customer sites and lead maintenance service activities covering GE control systems Installed base at onshore and offshore substations.
In this role the suitable candidate is expected to work with defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
The On Site Services Specialist will be responsible for:
Perform control system validation and factory acceptance test (FAT).
Commissioning of substation control system (SCADA, HMI, auxiliary systems, communication network, firewall, cyber security) at customer sites onshore and offshore.
Lead maintenance services with customers including first line fault diagnostics of Systems and clear failures of control systems installed at customer substations onshore and offshore.
When on call the engineer has to be available over out of office hours, weekends, and bank holidays to support the customers on first line telephonic support and if required to visit customer substations onshore and offshore to clear the fault.
Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites. Ensure full reports are generated to the end-Customer.
Support control system engineering tasks including but not limited to control systems database configurations, upgrades / modifications, communication network configurations, firewall & cyber security configurations and testing the control system configuration on mirror platforms.
Manage Fault reports & customer complaints in line with defined procedures.
Coordinate with CoE (Centre of Excellence) and others for Products & systems obsolescence management.
Assist with the internal and external training activities including classroom as well as commissioning-based training.
To gain knowledge of new products and systems. Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognised industry standards for engineering ability.
Provide weekly time sheets and monthly reports including status of all work undertaken by the engineer during that month and any other items relating to the Services Department.
Maintain knowledge of the reporting system to the extent required for timely and accurate input of field information necessary.
Communicate project commissioning schedule details, milestones, site requirements, quality issues, and tools / equipment requirements to the appropriate project and service manager.
Support the engineering, Sales, and Commercial/tendering teams on service return of experience.
Obtain & Maintain GE / Customer Competent Person Authorisation.
To ensure that all-relevant safety documentation and site competency certificates are up to date and inform the services Leader of impending renewals.
To Apply the company’s health and safety responsibilities to the work at site and at the platform. Ensure RAMS produced and reviewed internally and externally.
Ensuring that the Company's quality, environment health & safety policies are read, understood, and adhered to.
Maintain a strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards.
Provide, audit, and implement quality control requirements for on-site activities.
Assist the company on the Quality Focus, always strive for continuous improvement, ensure all areas of customer dissatisfaction / satisfaction are addressed and take corrective action when the source of any deviation from required standards is identified.
Job Requirements:
Ability to travel to customer sites locally and globally. (Around 160 days/year)
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Proficiency level in English. Other languages valued (Spanish, French, Italian and/or Portuguese)
Experience in Substation Automation Systems, working on technical support, testing, maintenance, commissioning in transmission, distribution, industrial and power plants environments.
Experience with electrical Protection relays and Control systems (LV, MV & HV).
Experience in substation automation systems, SPACE2000, PACiS, DS Agile & Zenon knowledge preferred.
Experience in Networking, communication Protocols and OT Cyber security aspects.
Candidates with proven knowledge of GE protection relays and Substation automation solutions are preferred.
Desired Characteristics
Minimum of a BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) coupled with four to five years project / service related experience.
Control systems Commissioning Engineer with over 5 years’ experience in substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV.
Knowledge of Automation, Electrical Control Systems and SCADA / DCS systems.
Strong technical skills in Networking, communication Protocols and Cyber security aspects.
Knowledge of GE Protection relays and DS Agile SCADA will be highly valued.
Experience with electrical Control systems detailed design is essential for the job.
Ability to perform Functional testing of SCADA / HMI panels.
Experience in Factory Acceptance Testing and on-site commissioning of control systems.
Excellent technical skills on testing & Commissioning 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.
Experience in performing Cyber security functional tests.
Ability to organize, prioritize and achieve milestones and deliverables.
Open to working extended hours and weekends.
Sound judgment, levelheaded under pressure, with an ability to think on your feet.
High energy, positive individual, loving service challenges.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional customer focus and ability to cooperate with the different departments.
A rigorous team working approach with a high level of self-motivation, flexibility, and self-learning attitude.
Must be a motivator, self-starter, and dedicated team player with a sense of urgency and an ability to work to tight deadlines.
Basic first aid skills & Offshore Certification is preferred but not essential.
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
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. In 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 GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll 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, you’ll 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
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No