Overview
Electrical Drive Train Technical Support Eng
Join to apply for the Electrical Drive Train Technical Support Eng role at GE Vernova. The Drive Train Commissioning Technical Support Engineer will play an important role in the successful execution of Offshore Wind Platform (Haliade X) projects. The engineer acts as the key person for the technical aspects of the commissioning project for the complete electrical drive train (HV/MV cables, GIS, transformer, converters and generator), with an overall view from supplier manufacturing until offshore operations. Main activities include validation of asset reception from supply chain, de-risking issues, technical preparation for onshore and offshore commissioning, aligning with design teams and project operations teams to release a fully validated commissioning test plan, and achieving technical and EHS excellence on both site and remote support to project and site teams until project closure. Quality and customer satisfaction are primary goals.
Responsibilities
* Lead technical and operative improvements with Design teams.
* Support in the documentation creation for Haliade commissioning procedures, considering the most up-to-date Engineering test plan, Electrical Machinery Standards, and both project customization and engineering improvements. Ensure EHS compliance.
* Support Package managers and follow up Project execution for all technical topics to prepare and execute operations commissioning strategy in a timely manner.
* Support the back office purchasing team by defining clear tooling and spares lists to be acquired for ongoing projects.
* Participate in the development and improvement of tooling in coordination with the Engineering department.
* Build relationships with customers to clarify interfaces and establish a partnership on technical aspects of commissioning.
* Provide technical support onsite and remotely to onshore and offshore teams and ROC teams; manage investigations with Design Engineering teams; manage defects and PACs; plan support from supplier or design teams; be accountable for technical topics during works executions.
* Drive continuous process improvements to optimize safety and/or reduce costs; emphasize EHS compliance; focus on digitalization and data analytics.
* Support engineering during the NPI process for commissioning.
* Follow up tests in previous manufacturing stages and prepare commissioning protocols both onshore and offshore to de-risk technically and ensure smooth offshore commissioning; emphasize digitalization.
* Special focus on power converter and HV power train commissioning and technical support.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Technical diploma in electro-mechanics, industrial engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 5 years of experience with Electrical drive trains in different industries.
* English language proficiency; Spanish, French and Portuguese are a plus.
* Experience in wind turbine commissioning and project preparation; experience with supplier management and manufacturing lines is a plus.
* Experience in wind turbine technical support and leading multidisciplinary teams (design, suppliers, quality and project).
* Experience with design or commissioning of power converters, PM generators, HV transformers and MV switchgear.
* Experience with tools management and use of quality tools (8D, SIPOC, FMEA).
* Strategic thinker with ability to set vision and lead teams to successful outcomes.
* System thinking: ability to assess tradeoffs, assess risk, and optimize results; ability to break down complex issues, determine possible actions, and enable effective decision making.
Additional Information
* Relocation Assistance Provided: No
* This is a remote position
* GE Vernova is an Equal 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.
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