Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Coach and mentor engineers through on-the-job and formal training programs including HVDC University training modules.
• Represent GE in engagements with external stakeholders such as clients third-party suppliers and professional bodies (IEC CIGRE etc.).
• Collaborate with GE Vernova stakeholders across the HVDC business unit and the wider GE Vernova organization.
• Develop innovative ideas and contribute to international scientific publications and patents.
• Lead major and complex assignments with significant long-term business impact within the area of expertise.
• Coordinate with other GE Vernova HVDC designers to optimize transformer solutions for overall HVDC system performance.
• Manage the governance process for design specification approvals ensuring rigorous standards are maintained.
• Establish and enforce comprehensive design manufacturing and testing gates with suppliers to ensure oversight and successful delivery and commercial operation of transformers.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers to achieve optimized and cost-effective transformer designs for all reference solutions.
• Maintain a deep understanding of international (IEC IEEE) and local standards applicable to power transformers.

Additional Responsibilities

Quality:

• Participate in the development and deployment of engineering processes working methods and best practices.
• Enforce engineering discipline by ensuring adherence to company policies quality procedures and work instructions through training and technical reviews.
• Report or resolve any non-conformances promptly to maintain high standards.

Development and Industrialization:

• Develop and industrialize tools solutions and processes related to engineering activities to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Health and Safety (EHS):

• Identify and assess EHS risks proactively.
• Lead by example by demonstrating proper safety practices actively observing work conditions and behaviors providing constructive feedback and recognizing effective prevention.
• Participate in defining corrective actions when unsafe conditions or uncontrolled risks are identified.
• Routinely monitor workplace behaviors and provide immediate feedback on unsafe actions while celebrating safe practices.
• Promote a culture of hazard identification and near-miss reporting within the team.

Must-have requirements:

• Masters or PhD degree in Engineering preferably in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Transformer Design or related fields with a demonstrated record of technical publications and contributions to the industry.
• Extensive experience in the design and development of HVDC Converter and Interface Transformers with a proven ability to lead complex technical programs typically gained over 15 to 20 years.
• Deep expertise in transformer specification validation testing insulation coordination and integration into HVDC and transmission systems.
• Solid understanding of system-level aspects including civil interfaces transport and handling site installation and operational performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international standards (IEC IEEE) and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering practice.
• Excellent communication skills capable of engaging with internal and external stakeholders including clients suppliers and industry bodies.
• Sound engineering judgment and high ethical standards with a consistent approach to informed and responsible decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional multicultural engineering environments with a focus on collaboration innovation and results.
• Proven experience in supplier management including technical alignment contract interpretation and oversight of technical delivery.
• Clear commitment to talent development with experience in mentoring knowledge sharing and contributing to long-term capability building.

Technical Domain Competencies:

• Power Transformer Design
• Testing and Validation of power transformers
• Purchase Specification of power transformers
• Audible noise assessment and mitigation for power transformers
• Transformer shipping and movement on site
• Civil interfaces (e.g. transformer foundations oil catchment pits etc)
• Transformer fire protection
• Electrical modelling and analysis techniques
• Insulation co-ordination
• Transformer ancillary component specification and validation

Grid Solutions a GE Vernova business serves customers globally with over 20000 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 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 were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll 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 youll 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.

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