Lead Documentation Engineer
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GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World
With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. GE carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. Ver signals Earths lush ecosystems while Nova nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.
Focused on the future GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable affordable and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health safety and quality of life.
Wind
Wind energy is essential to a low-carbon future. We design and build advanced Offshore and Onshore Wind technologies as well as high-performing Wind Turbine Blades to capture the power of nature and turn it into progress.
Lets Talk about the Role
As a Lead Documentation Engineer you will lead the development control and continuous improvement of technical documentation supporting Commissioning and Services activities for Haliade-X and Haliade-150 projects. You will ensure documentation is accurate compliant and ready for field execution while collaborating with Engineering EHS Field Operations Technical Support Factory and Project teams. This role requires strong leadership ownership and the ability to manage documentation priorities to support the safe and successful delivery of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the documentation engineers assign to the project aligning priorities resources and workflows to ensure high-quality and on-time delivery while serving as the primary point of contact for documentation activities.
Define and drive the documentation strategy for key deliverables including MFI (Maintenance Field Instructions) RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements) lifting plans technical procedures work instructions and digital checklists ensuring readiness for field execution across assigned projects.
Lead the creation review release and control of technical documentation for commissioning and service activities ensuring accuracy quality compliance and alignment with applicable standards customer requirements and internal processes.
Monitor project documentation status business-critical issues operational changes priorities and risks ensuring timely communication escalation and resolution with relevant stakeholders.
Key contact across Engineering EHS Field Operations Technical Support Factory and Project Leadership to drive alignment prioritize deliverables and ensure effective communication across projects.
Manage documentation planning reviews approvals revisions distribution configuration control and traceability for both customer and internal documentation.
Ensure EHS policies and requirements are integrated within documentation activities identifying and communicating risks promoting safe work practices and supporting improvements to prevent incidents and accidents.
Follow and support the Commissioning and Services Strategy to enable safe efficient and on-time project execution.
Provide technical documentation support to field operations both remotely and on-site ensuring documentation reflects operational needs and supports safe and efficient execution.
Promote process standardization operational consistency and best practices across projects regions and operational teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation processes digital tools workflow automation and data quality including support for EDMS (Electronic Document Manager System) TrueContext ProntoForms and other documentation platforms.
Support training and knowledge transfer for field technicians and stakeholders by explaining documentation requirements procedures and work instructions.
Strong culture of quality compliance safety accountability and continuous improvement within the documentation organization.
Ability to work on Monday-to-Friday with occasional weekend and public holiday on-call duties as required.
What youll bring (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Electromechanical Industrial or Mechanical) with proven experience in technical documentation commissioning service or engineering support within wind offshore power generation or similar industries.
Strong ability to work independently in a structured and proactive way managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments while ensuring quality compliance and continuous improvement.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) with the ability to produce clear high-quality and structured technical documentation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience translating operational and field requirements into practical documentation and presenting clear status updates risks and priorities.
Fluency in English and French with willingness to work in multinational environments and travel up to 20% to support field operations.
What will make you stand out
Knowledge of wind turbine systems and service/commissioning activities including key components such as hydraulic systems yaw systems cooling circuits and generators.
Experience with engineering and digital tools (e.g. NX SolidWorks JT2GO ServiceMax or similar) and familiarity with EHS standards RAMS and field execution processes.
Continuous improvement mindset strong teamwork in multicultural environments; Portuguese and Spanish are a plus.
Where and how youll work
This is a permanent term position based in our Barcelona Spain office.
We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.
Our Culture
Every action shapes our future. Thats why our north star is a culture of impact where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.
Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.
Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the worlds electricity today and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different then join us and be the difference. Together we are the Energy of Change!
Were determined to be the best place to grow
We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences strong connections and continuous development. Were committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.
We also prioritize fair pay performance-based rewards and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow succeed and raise the bar for everyone.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.
Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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