Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Design Engineering team to deliver the requirements across tendering R&D and Project deliverables. This includes drawings standard material lists and process documents.
• Ensure the highest levels of safety can be achieved during all elements of build testing or installation works and the application of this is within our documentation.
• Reflect the relevant international mechanical design standards within our documentation ensuring at all times GE remains compliant to the requirements.
• Train coach and develop individuals in all locations to ensure understanding of the tools processes and requirements. Proactively develop the competency of the team.
• A job at this level requires a people leader with ability to hire and develop talent. Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Use your judgment and abilities to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety. Use technical experience and analytical thinking. Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and handle sensitive issues.

Candidate profile

The candidate will probably be educated to degree level in mechanical engineering. However this is not as important as a proven track record and evidence that you have the experience and abilities to perform the role.

Candidates should have proven experience of the mechanical design and/or development of HVDC Valves. A good understanding of the mechanical related elements associated with the design manufacture and installation of HVDC Valves.

Required Characteristics

• Conceptual or theoretical activities related to the principles of engineering physics and materials science for the design analysis manufacturing and maintenance of such systems.
• Competent in CREO / CAD software or similar. Able to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of Mechanical installation of large equipment (valve halls).
• Familiarity with materials used in high-voltage environments .
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant IEC IEEE or CIGRÉ standards for HVDC systems and mechanical design codes (e.g. ASME ISO)
• Knowledge of document control methodologies and systems.
• EHS compliance ability - good strong knowledge of safety and the environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate and lead a small group of engineers

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience of electrical transmission industry
• Able to work to deadlines with high quality
• High attention to detail.
• Has been involved in continuous improvement / LEAN activities.

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