Team Leader HVDC System Design – GE Vernova
Join a winning team and help deliver the Green Energy transition.
This is a leadership role within the HVDC Systems Engineering team based at the HVDC Engineering Centre in Stafford, UK. The successful candidate will lead the HVDC Systems Design in the UK, interpreting customer technical requirements and designing cost‑effective HVDC installation solutions.
Responsibilities
* Leadership and functional management of the HVDC Systems Design team in the UK.
* Ensure a safe working environment – identify and evaluate EHS risks and implement practical safety measures.
* Ensure delivery of the team’s scope in line with plan (On Time Delivery – OTD) and budget.
* Ensure correct level of quality of the team’s deliverables (documentation & engineering product).
* Plan the team’s scope of work and set priorities.
* Ensure best practice processes and tools for system teamwork scope and audit that processes are being followed.
* Promote a ‘Lean’ approach and culture within the team, driving cost and time savings.
* Recruit, develop and review people for the team.
* Lead capture, implementation and validation of project requirements.
* Effectively communicate technical issues throughout the organization.
* Develop and maintain KPIs for the team.
* Lead the team in solving challenging technical issues in HVDC System Design.
* Proactively interact with other engineering departments and regions for product definition.
* Foster an environment of knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team.
Candidate Profile
* Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Have proven leadership and management experience of an engineering team.
* Significant experience in design and/or development of HVDC equipment and system engineering studies covering both LCC and VSC technology solutions.
* Strong integration with other stakeholders, an enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills, and willingness to share knowledge.
Qualifications & Characteristics
* Pro‑active approach to Health & Safety, including conducting risk assessments.
* EHS compliance capability.
* Prior experience of people management.
* Prior experience in the electrical transmission industry.
* Knowledge of equipment specification & report checking and approval.
* Knowledge of power system and harmonic studies.
* Knowledge of assessing supplier technical offers, type test witnessing and equipment installation.
* Requirements capture, compliance and Verification & Validation experience.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Specific Abilities
* Attention to process and detail to ensure quality of team deliverables.
* Accurate planning and drive to achieve on‑time delivery.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
>Desire to challenge the way we work and seek improvements.
About Us
GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from generation to end consumers.
About GEV Grid Solutions
At GEV 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 fill the needs of tomorrow.
Why We Come To Work
At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, you’ll need to bring a solution‑focused, positive approach to each one to do your best.
What We Offer
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements. Competitive benefits and great development opportunities, including private health insurance.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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