Overview
GE’s Power Conversion and Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
Our Naval engineering team focuses on solving challenges by developing and delivering engineering solutions for surface ships and submarines, including power/propulsion and energy systems, as well as related digital & automation technologies for UK and international customers.
This facility plays a crucial role in de-risking present and future platforms, energy and propulsion technologies, micro grids and related systems and solutions for surface ships and submarines.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Power Systems Commissioning Engineer to work for a leading manufacturing company. Reporting to the Test & Trials Manager, you will be a key member of the team carrying out commissioning and maintenance tasks at the Marine Power Test Facility.
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for the planning, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and documenting of facility infrastructure as well as new equipment and systems to be tested, safely, to defined instructions in preparation for hand-over to the test team. The role will also require ongoing maintenance of power system equipment.
* To be competent and have a proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning.
* To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects.
* Be competent to produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards.
* Installation and checking of all cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS batteries/systems, generators, motors and variable speed drives.
* Commissioning and full integration of switchgear (including primary and secondary injection), on power system protection schemes, including digital protection relays and AVRs. Service and fault finding on superseded equipment including air, oil and vacuum insulated equipment.
* Commissioning of PC/PLC related protection and power management systems including their associated software. Tuning and fault finding and setting to work, in conjunction with customers and Generator suppliers.
* To produce as commissioned documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV.
* Maintenance of site electrical infrastructure and power system equipment to ensure the smooth running of test programs.
* Maintain competence through training courses and Electronic learning in line with company policies.
Skills And Qualifications
* Degree or HNC level qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
* Familiarity with IEC and marine classification society rules desirable.
* Must have established record of sitework.
* Good communication skills, written and verbal in English.
* Customer Focused
Desired Characteristics
* Experienced with PC/PLC equipment.
* Health and Safety trained.
* Record of HV/MV training and operations.
You can expect from us
* Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.
* A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
* Attractive compensation.
* Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
* 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
* Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
* Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
Additional Information
* Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Electric Power Generation
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