Senior Control & Protection Engineering Manager – Team Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
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 neutral. In 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 we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll 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, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Control & Protection Engineering Manager, you will be leading Engineering team of HVDC Control & Protection System and Control Automation system. Supports the design and implementation of HVDC Control & Protection Systems by analysing customer requirements, assessing the necessary deviation from standard solutions, and also provide technical solution that meets the project delivery and Tender objectives.

This includes the following.

• Developing organizational talent
• Engineering process management
• Provide technical guidance.
• Drive consistent design practices and common global processes for projects.
• Interface with customers

Essential Responsibilities

• As a Senior Control & Protection System Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team that designs, develops, configuration and Verification of HVDC Control & Protection Systems, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and also provide technical solution that meets the project and Tender objectives.
• Development of PSCAD Network Model, Control MATLAB application Model, Control system block diagram, ONM Manuals. MATLAB application unit and system integration testing.
• PSSE/PSCAD and PSSE/RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling and verification
• HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc.
• Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, RSCAD, PSCAD etc) and its verification.
• Dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools
• Control parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications.
• Algorithm and state machine development in MATLB Simulink
• Conversion of MATLB Simulink algorithms to other suitable time domain library models
• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
• Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
• Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution.
• Responsible for recruiting, coaching, and/or developing organizational talent.
• Responsible for providing direction and/or guidance to exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. May supervise non-exempt employees.
• Manage the engineering resources, workload, schedule and project milestones.
• Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions.
• Works closely with internal and external customers to arrive at engineering specifications that optimise the commercial potential of new and existing products. Ensures that the available technologies and components are appropriately exploited in product design.
• Keeps the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.
• Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills.
• Define the project work breakdown structure (WBS), resources and skill levels required to meet the delivery timescales.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
• More than 10 years’ experience in HVDC industry including HVDC station equipment and design
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks
• Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background
• Experienced in Protection & Control system design application and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment
• Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.
• Demonstrates track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design reqs,beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets

Desired characteristics:

• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP
• Process improvement or RCA experience or certification
• Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice
• Experienced in technical leadership
• Experience working in HVDC industry
• Experience in HVDC Protection is added advantage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No