Lead Engineer - Electrical components

Job Description SummaryAbout our business
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the worlds challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

At GE Vernova, our Hydro Power division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and installing cutting-edge equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25% of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3,600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries, we have the energy to change the world. Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet. Join us and make a difference with GE Vernovas Hydro Power business division!

Job Description

About Position

The employee will be responsible for the design of hydro power plant electrical systems and BOP equipment for large hydro and refurbishments projects across the world.

• Responsible for major and complex Refurbishment and Service project execution assignments within defined lead time and budgeted workhours
• Active participation in basic design and detail design activities.
• Involvement and support to Hydro product management team for product development
• Functional reporting to Electrical COE leader Globally
• EHS: - Implementation EHS policy procedures of GE for design aspect.
• Responsible for tender support in functional area of expertise

Roles and Responsibilities

An electrical BOP engineer with strong design skills as an electrical BOP engineer, youll be responsible to:

• Preparation of Basic and Detail engineering documents for Evacuation systems, Distribution systems, Auxiliary systems which majorly includes design memorandum, Single line diagram, sizing calculation and suppler specification of HV, GIS, Transformer, XLPE, Illumination system, Medium Voltage, Low voltage AC and DC system, UPS system, Grounding system, Switchyard, Cable cable tray, Electro-technical studies, Protection System, Excitation system, SFC/VSI systems etc.
• Can prepare design calculations, technical specifications, drawings and BOMs without supervision;
• Evaluation of vendor offer, Technical meeting with vendor, post order activity like Review and get approval of above system documents and drawings from client
• Review of various interfaces with internal client for various inputs/interface requirement keep the record.
• Analyze conditions reported from the field and determine actions needed to resolve problems, while maximizing Customer and GE profitability, and ensuring continued safe and reliable equipment operation
  Interact and collaborate with regional and global teams of engineers in resolving problems with tight time constraints
  
• Deliver work packages for large/Refurb projects or programs using technical guidelines, design reviews and feedback of experience (FOE);
• Can supervise the work of electrical BOP engineers and draftsmen to deliver design calculations, technical specifications, drawings and BOMs;
• Produce schematics, technical specifications, testing procedures and all documentation required for electrical panels and electrical installation according to customers requirements
• Collaborate with consulting engineers and experts for FOE, design validation and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Apply rules and concepts for reliability, quality, safety and cost;
• Collaborate, support and partner with various internal and external functions like sourcing, construction commissioning, projects, tendering, etc to drive reports, analytics, validation and supplier development. This is inclusive of meeting deadlines with for each activity
• Perform site surveys, customer meetings for design approvals and problem solving
• Provide dedicated and strong contribution to quality, productivity and cost out projects/Kaizen activities
• Know how on engineering tools ACAD, ETAP, EPLAN, Calculation softwares etc

Required Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering
• Min. 10 years experience in electrical engineering
• Knowledge of National and International standards i.e. Indian standards/International standards/ANSI/NFPA/Canadian electric standard/European standards
• Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and leadership
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance aspects of electrical equipment

Desired Characteristics

• Valuable experience in hydro project execution for electrical systems and/or BOP equipment design in reputed firms
• Ability to travel, foresee roadblocks and take immediate actions, work in a culturally diverse atmosphere
• Self-starter with initiative and interpersonal skills to direct projects and work, of cross- functional nature, with demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Inclusive, considers ideas and inputs of others, and openly shares experience and knowledge with others
  creative and thirst for knowledge, always learning, show courage in driving concepts into reality
  
• Valuable experience in BOP electrical design calculation, short circuit analysis, NGT/NGR calculation, Relay settings methodology and parameterization, CT VT calculations, Insulation co ordination study
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask, with strong comprehension, command on English language
• Works as a great team mate, in unity
• Understands business and team objectives, display good interpersonal skills, delivers as per com companys integrity program

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