Lead Electrical Engineer Gas Turbine Test Facility
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality volume timeliness etc.).
Roles and Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead technical authority for the facilitys power distribution variable frequency drives (VFDs) load banks and generator synchronization equipment.
- Lead the maintenance and diagnostic activities for high-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear transformers excitation systems and protective relaying associated with aeroderivative and heavy duty gas turbine units.
- Monitor and analyze electrical system performance data to identify trends prevent failures and optimize equipment life.
- Direct troubleshooting efforts for electrical protection trips relay logic issues and control system irregularities.
- Manage arc flash studies coordination studies and equipment testing protocols (e.g. Megger TTR Doble testing) and ensure all electrical systems comply with IEEE NEC NESC and local code requirements.
- Review and approve electrical designs and modifications technical documentation and maintenance procedures.
- Oversee electrical capital projects and major equipment retrofits ensuring adherence to GE Vernova technical standards and best practices.
- Act as the technical liaison during planned outages (Hot Gas Path Major Inspections) for all electrical and instrumentation scope.
- Manage relationships with external contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support teams.
- Champion electrical safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) electrical safe work practices and incident investigations.
- Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on complex electrical systems within the facility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
- 7 years of experience in power plant electrical systems or similar industrial systems and medium voltage equipment.
Desired Characteristics
- Familiarity with GE control systems (e.g. Mark VI/VIe) and their integration with electrical protection.
- Experience with grid interconnection requirements and NERC CIP compliance.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of generator protection excitation systems and power distribution systems (480V to 13.8kV).
- Proficiency in reading/modifying electrical one-line diagrams P&IDs and control logic drawings.
- Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document plan market and execute programs. Established project management skills.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
IC
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