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Job Description Summary Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
As a Lead Control System Application Engineer, you will report to the Control System Application Manager. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the design of Control and Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes.
The development of such Control system is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.
As a Lead Control Systems Application Engineer, you will be expected to study and mentor others on the existing designs of specified project and functionalities in MATLAB / Simulink and transfer them to the PSCAD simulation environment across the full delivery process life cycle, including but not limited to plant model design and maintenance, verification model in MATLAB, creating test harness for conversion, writing model guides, and evaluating models in PSCAD. Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Support the business Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding:
* Defining control system requirements.
* Accountable for preparing the responses to technical queries from clients and solving customer issues.
* HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc.
* Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification.
* Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using both offline and online simulation tools
* Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications.
* Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models.
* Technical accountability as a technical leader in engineering design reviews, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable, and compliant solutions.
* Understand the key milestones in a project plan, their financial impact and ensuring the technical risks are understood and mitigated in accordance with the plan to meet on time project delivery.
* Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution.
* Support improvements to existing algorithm / strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies.
* Lead and mentor others on development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up / shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required.
* Proposing and leading continual improvement activities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of control application team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements.
* Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs.
* Promote collaboration between all projects and ensure Return of Experience is incorporated.
Qualifications / Essential Requirements
* Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
* A great sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks.
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients technical questions.
* Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, ownership of technical discussions with customers and capable of developing client relationships.
* Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and understand the interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
* Knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy.
* Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools.
* Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality, and engineering integrity of the solution.
* Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally.
Desired Characteristics
* Process improvement or RCA experience or certification.
* Experienced in technical leadership.
* Experience working in HVDC industry.
* Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice.
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 the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.
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 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 GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and youll 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, youll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
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.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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