Lead Engineer Project Technical Compliance (m/f)

Job Description Summary

The Gas Power Technical Compliance organization (GPTC) provides technical guidance, leadership and tactical directions to drive compliance with Technical Regulations & Standards (TRS) for products, projects & services for HD and Aero businesses. GPTC provides coverage in TRS expertise and applicability throughout the entire lifecycle of Power Generation equipment including New Product Introduction (NPI), Inquiry to Order (ITO), Order to Remittance (OTR).

GPTC is seeking a Lead Engineer for driving compliance with TRS requirements for Heavy Duty & Aero Derivative Gas Power Projects execution in EMEA region, with special focus on Germany.
The Engineer will effectively collaborate internally with several functions within Gas Power & externally with customers, authorities, and authorized agencies in a multi-cultural & multi-functional environment to ensure technical compliance of products & services offered.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive project regulatory compliance for all technologies part of Power Plants (GT, GEN, ST, BOP, HRSG, Controls) and for all TRS categories (Environmental compliance, Pressure equipment compliance, Explosive atmospheres compliance, machinery safety compliance, etc.) for Gas Power Heavy-Duty and Aero-Derivative Units.
• Flow down regulatory requirements to engineering, sourcing and other functions as required.
• Collect contractual Codes & Standards requirements and build a compliance strategy plan.
• Conduct regulatory compliance assessments and manages project technical compliance plans to meet the requirements by reviewing and understanding the applicable Regulations and referenced Standards
• Partner with Manufacturing, Design & field teams to successfully resolve regulatory compliance issues
• Assist equipment inspections & audits in manufacturing as well as customer sites as needed for codes & standards compliance requirements
• Interact with outside engineering firms, certification and inspection agencies, governmental agencies, authorities to provide product compliance with applicable regional or national Technical Regulations to gain the needed product certification or registration.
• Maintain awareness of the latest technical regulations developments.
• Coordinate a team of compliance project engineers
• Serve as an approver for TRS information packages or technical files for its eventual submission to authorities
• Manage project schedule and cost of TRS compliance for the scope of work
• Lead the solution of technical problems related to compliance of equipment to technical regulations
• Monitor and effectively communicate project status, business issues and potential non-compliance risks for the project
• Participate as a presenter in technical and project reviews
• Communicate results/actions to the relevant engineering and project teams
• Act independently in achieving project TRS compliance
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and interfaces with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Be proactive towards business initiatives such as Quality, PLM multi-generation roll out, Productivity (Lean), Product Cost Out (PCO) and continuous improvement
• Work within the guidelines of applicable internal Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards
• Promote & Prioritize "Safety" culture as per GE Vernova Spirit & Letter Policies

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science from an accredited college or university (this is a Must for Hungary) or equivalent experience (Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical or Computer Science & Electrical Engineer preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in the technical regulatory space (e.g. ISO12100, IEC61508/11, EU PED, ATEX, , Electrical Safety, EMC, Machinery directive, Building Code etc.) either certified by an external entity or by experience in a technology or set of industrial products
• Demonstrated experience of executing projects from the TRS, Engineering or Project Management perspective
• Demonstrated ability in managing high impact or complex regulatory compliance projects across functions
• Demonstrated experience in successfully interacting with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Prior experience in working with regulatory compliance agencies like TUV, UL, Intertek or similar
• Knowledge in Energy Industry
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English
• Fluent English language
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership experience
• High level of Integrity

• Strong Organizational, facilitation, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to lead & execute multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with Design engineering counterparts
• Strong oral & written communication skills with peers and leadership
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in priorities
• Occasional Travel required