Job Description Summary

Job Description

Main Duties

Lead Product Project Management

• Management of large prestige PTR and GIS projects and some smaller AIS Trading Project for the Power Transmission Product business. Including product Plus projects that require the Installation and Commissioning of the products in GE Vernovas scope.
• Project booking including Contract analysis preparation of Project Plan setting up the EAS placing Sub-Contract orders.
• Project Commercial Execution (mainly following NEC3 T&C) for Early Warning Notices (EWN) Compensation Events (CE) clause by clause Contract Management and resolving of disputes during each phase of the project.
• Management of all the Customer and Supplier Interactions to deliver PT Product Projects. To follow Customer specific software and portals for document controls communication and TQs commercial managementetc.
• Management of customer Variation Requests and Change Orders.
• Perform all Contractual activities from receipt of Purchase Order until all contractual obligations are complete with ongoing oversight to end of Warranty.
• Carry out weekly progress activities including update to the billing and sales forecast.
• Conduct quarterly a formal Project Review Meetings coveting Risk and Opportunity and Budget Deviations. Development and implementation appropriate mitigations and update PPM with revisions to the Project Commercial Plan.
• Preservation of GEs rights and entitlements as provided in the Contract. Ensure proper notices are given in line with contract requirements. Management of claims to/from customers and other third parties and partners.
• Support the Customs Clearance for delivered goods and the re-exportation of Tools and Test Kit to be returned to factory on completion of any site works.
• Be responsible for any local content such as Site Installation and Commissioning and or Supervision of GIS installation works on site after the delivery of the equipment. Using both internal and external sub-contract resources.
• Support the Site Manager and/or the Site Supervisor during the installation and Commissioning test to ensure program and costs are maintained to get to an effective handover the Customer on completion.
• Ensure all work is conducted in line with GEVs compliance rules operational polices financial controls and quality assurance and the highest standards of H&S are applied on all projects.

Product Engineering

• Provide PT Product Technical Support and Product knowledge to the Customer and our suppling units relevant to the UK Customers requirements and specifications.
• Closely follow the design phase from the start of the project to design freeze. GIS and PTR product solutions are bespoke and engineer specifically for the customer requirements. These require a project specific Primary Equipment design and LV Solution.
• Ideally the candidate will have an understanding for PTR or GIS Engineering and Design to ensure alignment at the design stage of the project respecting the Customer requirements and the manufacturing unit who will provide the specialist Engineering for the Product solution to be delivered.
• Have a knowledge and overview of how the equipment is delivered and -ordinate between parties:- Customer Installation Contractor and the Factory with regards to the Installation & Commissioning documentation including:- Instruction Manuals Method Statements Safe Systems of Work Site Acceptance Test Plans and Process for the GIS to be build correctly and safely on the substation site.
• To have knowledge and input into customers CDM Hazard Reviews to assess the Product Design and contribute to the preparation of Risk and Method Statements (RAMS) for the Installation of the Equipment at Site supported by the Construction and Field Service Manager.

General Qualifications:

• University bachelors degree in electrical mechanical or power engineering subject or equivalent experience.
• Masters degree in engineering or subject allied to high voltage substation / equipment engineering would be advantageous.
• Experience managing projects in Power Engineering HV Substations Design of HV Switchgear or Customer segments relating to Transmission & Distribution of Electricity.
• Experience in Design or Delivery of High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) projects and preferable some exposure to Site Construction.
• Experience working with UK Customers such as TSOs DNOs Utilities EPC Contractors HV Switchgear Manufacturers.
• Understanding the basics of Contract Law with NEC3 contact would be an advantage.
• Experience of high-level negotiations would be an advantage
• The following skill sets are sought: - Communication Time Management Influencing Intercultural and Analytical.
• Experience in project risk management and risk mitigation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Stafford Site - Redhill Technology Park:

Manufacturing of HV Equipment in Stafford was originally established in 1903 and has been operation since 1960 as a part of English Electric group delivering power transformers that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM and has been acquired by GE in 2015 and converted to GE Vernova in April 2024. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UKs transport network. GE Vernova is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford with around 1700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design manufacturing and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide up to 800kV.

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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