Protection Technical Lead

2 days ago

Stafford, United Kingdom GE Renewable Energy Full time

**Job Description Summary**: GE - Renewable Energy would like to recruit a Protection Technical Lead to lead technical project activities during the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for design preparation based on customer specification, and lead engineering activities from design stage until site commissioning while acting as a technical interface between customer and GE’s Grid Automation technical community. In-depth hands-on experience & knowledge of Protection and scheme design is an essential element of this role. This role will report directly to the Engineering team leader for protection systems.
- Participate in customer kick off meetings, leading technical front on the project.
- Participate in project risk review sessions with the PM.
- Own project MDs budget from start till project closure.
- Write the specifications and documentations relative to projects involved with (Basic and/or Detail design, setting files ),
- Actively define and validate technical solutions with customers.
- Specify the software and the suitable protection IED while designing project technical solution.
- Define /validate model nos. of the equipment to source on projects in hand.
- Define technical execution planning and resource allocation needs upon project kickstart and regularly updates it.
- Own technical delivery of the project inside the allocated budget.
- Warns the project manager in case of budget deviation forecast / any technical deviation which put the project in risk.
- Secure traceability of the config files evolutions and versions.
- Inform PM on potential design optimisation opportunities.
- Supports Tendering and Commercial teams as needed for upcoming bids.
- Define project technical contractual documents for customer and follow the doc transmissions (sent / approval)
- Remotely support site activities / site Engineers as needed and sometimes be on site too for data collection / customer interface meetings.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance tests
- Follow up and close site pending lists in coordination with commissioning team.
- Work with customer and support commissioning teams for major site milestones like commissioning kick off & energisation.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Minimum of a BSc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with project technical leader related experience
- Knowledge on Power & Protection Systems.
- Experience with electrical Protection relays (LV, MV & HV), detailed design is essential for the job.
- Expertise in the field of protection & network studies.
- The incumbent must possess strong knowledge of protection functions, Electrical Scheme, and cubicle design.
- Strong working knowledge of relays configuration.
- Electrical (motors, generators, power grid and generation).
- The job requires min 20% travel.

**Desired Characteristics**
- Experience in delivering National Grid protection projects would be an added advantage.
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to travel to customer sites - Must have a valid driver’s license

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No

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