Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer
Job Description Summary
GE's Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
We are looking for an experienced Power Systems Commissioning & Test Engineer to work for a leading manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the Marine Power Test Facility Director. You will be a key member of the Marine Power Test Facility, engineering test and commissioning team
Job Description
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Power Systems Commissioning & Test Engineer to work for a leading manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the Test & Trials Manager. You will be a key member of the Marine Power Test Facility, engineering test and commissioning team.
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Job Description
- Provide electrical leadership for the MPTF both maintaining existing power system facility infrastructure alongside new equipment / system installation, commissioning and testing.
- Manage Safe systems of work as an HV Senior Authorised Person, including permitting, LOTO, HV switching, sanctions for test.
- Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools and system solutions, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team.
Essential Responsibilities
- To be competent and have a proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning.
- To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects.
- Be competent to produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards.
- Undertake installation and commissioning of cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS systems, generators and motors, power conversion / converters ensuring the overall installation, commissioning and test meets internal standards customer, and all regulatory / safety requirements.
- Manage the upkeep and maintenance requirements of the facility and specific systems and equipment.
- To produce as commissioned, tested and maintenance documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV.
- Supervise test, trials and control room operations in line with approved procedures and safe working practices.
- Establish and manage design documentation and drawings control as necessary.
- Working with site leadership and EHS, manage safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements associated with electrical work and testing.
- Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.
- Supervise Permit and LOTO systems as a SAP at MPTF.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or related subject.
- Electrical HV authorised & 5 years experience of managing safe systems of work
- Proven record of continuous professional development.
- Must have established record of sitework.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal in English.
- Customer Focused
- Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance " which are required for this role.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects
- On site commissioning of large projects.
- Electrical engineering in relevant industry (Marine, Energy, Renewables, Oil & Gas, etc.)
- Experience in integrated control schemes with PLCs, HMI and Drives.
- Power generation and distribution.
- LV and MV variable speed drives and motors.
- Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good report writing skills.
- Good personal organisational skills.
Willing to work extended hours during the week, at weekends/holidays at critical times.
What We Offer
At GE Vernova, we believe in rewarding excellence and supporting personal growth. You can expect:
- The opportunity to work on high-impact, nationally significant programmes.
- Competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
- 26 days of annual leave + UK bank holidays.
- Generous employer pension contribution.
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
- Flexible benefits platform so you can tailor your package.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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