Job Description Summary
Global Control & Protection Engineering Leader (HVDC PDG) leads engineering teams and is responsible for all aspects of HVDC Control & Protection Engineering. The leader designs and implements HVDC Control & Protection Systems by analysing customer requirements, assessing necessary deviations from GSI standard solutions, and providing technical solutions that meet the NPI, tendering and project delivery objectives. This person ensures teams have the tools, resources, and skills needed to deliver effectively and drives continuous improvement actions across the C&P organization, focusing on quality, on‑time delivery and costs.
* Control Automation System & Control System Hardware and HMI
* Control & Protection System Requirements, Design, Studies and System Integration testing
* Network & Cyber Security systems
* Integration of Control System with other equipment/systems
Key Responsibilities
The Global Control & Protection Engineering Leader oversees a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining complex control systems within the organization. The role leads technical delivery of control systems on projects, ensures systems meet performance standards, and collaborates with other departments.
* Team Leadership: develop the SQDC mindset and ensure meeting the KPI’s of Right First Time, On‑time Delivery and Cost Adherence.
* Recruit, develop, and mentor control system engineers; ensure competency assessments are carried out and development actions/succession plans are implemented.
* Foster collaboration and communication within the team and with other departments.
* Technical Strategy: define overall technical vision for control system design and architecture across the organization; stay abreast of emerging technologies; identify opportunities for innovation.
* Development of PSCAD Network Model, Control MATLAB application Model, and Control system block diagram; 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 and validation.
* Project Delivery for C&P scope: drive planning and execution of control system projects from concept to deployment, including budget and timeline management; ensure project plans contain necessary activities and studies to meet customer requirements; manage engineering resources, workload, schedule and project milestones; define the WBS, resources and skill levels needed; ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
Qualifications / Key Requirements
* Engineering degree: Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering. Master’s or PhD with a focus on power systems or power electronics preferred.
* Extensive HVDC experience (10‑15 years), with expertise in HVDC control and protection systems.
* Experience leading and motivating large, cross‑functional teams; setting a clear vision, delegating effectively, and holding teams accountable for results.
* Knowledge of Lean and its application in an engineering environment; facilitating improvement workshops.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with proven experience managing teams with strong technical backgrounds.
* Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
* Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks.
* Proven skills in managing and leading global teams with strong technical background.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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