Global HVDC Converter Valves Engineering Leader

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

This role will have global focus and require demonstrated leadership experience for teams and project based across the UK (Stafford), USA, India and Germany.

The successful candidate will be based from our Stafford Centre of Excellence, responsible for leading activities and department / team development across Systems engineering: Design Principles (Mechanical and Electrical design), Valve Testing, R&D, manufacturing and On-shore / Off-shore site works.

This role executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Management of a global team of engineers involved in the design, fabrication, testing and erection at sites (Onshore and Offshore platforms).
• Responsible for developing specialized knowledge in the relevant team's discipline.
• Ensuring training and licences are up to date, especially for site intervention teams.
• Serves as best practice / quality resource.
• Has awareness of latest technical developments in the HVDC converters space.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems in areas of operational / product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• This role requires significant experience in the Engineering / Technology & Systems Engineering Management:
• Converter Valves and Cooling System Valves Design (Mechanical & Electrical)
• Inverters.
• HVDC Projects.
• FACTS.
• Statcom.
• Previous experience working with / for Valve suppliers.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a College certification with relevant and demonstrated experience).
• Proven and demonstrated experience leading global team activities in the UK, and other countries such as: USA, India and Germany etc
• Ensuring Licences and training are up to date for relevant team members especially within the On-shore and Off-shore service team.
• The successful candidate will have prior experience and understands the importance of site activities

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 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 with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No