Control System Technical Lead

2 months ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom GE Full time
Job Description SummaryBecome part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

All activities relating to enhancing services technology integrating customer data, or capturing engines / products reliability, availability, maintenance, safety and other performance parameters.

Includes hourly, nonexempt and exempt employees as well as manager roles responsible solely for these activities.

Responsible for departmental operations planning / execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline.

Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Roles responsible for developing Service design concepts based on user needs, and define allocation to subsystems based on refinement of the design concept with SME in subsystems.
  • Individuals in these roles perform detailed trade studies to define the specifications for features or components.
  • They perform CTQ and requirements flowdown, document their designs, and perform challenging verification of their designs.
  • In addition, they capture service requirements and ensure that systems, subsystems, or component designs meet those requirements, from install, troubleshooting, repair, to preventive and proactive maintenance.
  • They understand the service vision and process and can ensure service goals for a product or business are met.
  • Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development.
  • Utilises in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy / strategy.
  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
  • Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
  • Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
  • Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
  • Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
  • Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

  • This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering / Technology & Service Engineering.
  • Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE 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 GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll 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, you'll 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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