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What we offer:• Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence, based in our bespoke state of the art Stafford facility.• A key role in a dynamic working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements (incl. 2 to 3 days working from home per week).• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.Job DescriptionAs HVDC Valves Site Lead Engineer the individual will supervise and manage a team of engineers/technicians and/or subcontractors for the installation, pre-commissioning, and maintenance of HVDC Valve Solutions.The GE HVDC projects are worldwide. As per the role, the candidate will travel to customer sites on a regular basis.The individual will coordinate valve site activities and will report to the HVDC office on progress and results. The role demands excellent coordination and communication skills and close attention to detail.As Valve Site Lead Engineer, the candidate will report to the Valve Site and Test Team Leader.Execute the delivery of the project regarding the converter valve Installation, Pre-commissioning, and maintenance. From the capture of the requirements to the handover to customer, as per budget and within schedule.Responsibilities:Lead/Supervise team of field engineers/technicians in the field and carry out assembly, repair and maintenance, pre-commissioning work on-site at our customers' sites, or in our workshops/test facilities.Lead mechanical work and electrical testing work done on site.Participate in the work of updating technical documentation related to the site activities.Plan for the projects and prepare the works (tools & equipment, spare parts, documentation).Report on the progress of work. (Daily reporting, Smartsheet management, progress charts and documentation)Carry out quality monitoring and traceability of works (NCR’s, reports, Quality plans, etc).Perform all the administrative tasks related to the position and to the various missions entrusted to the role (Close out reporting, lessons learnt etc).Ensure the security and strengthen the EHS culture of all stakeholders under their responsibility in accordance with the GE lifesaving principles and GE EHS policies.Maintain the Valve Delivery Project Plan.Participate in the review of detailed Valve Project Smartsheet Plan derived from the main Project Delivery P6 plan.Participate in the Valve Risk Register to escalate high risks to project team.Participate in the review of planned hours, Cost-To-Completion hours vs Budgeted hours.Accountability on the On-Time-Delivery and say-do ratio KPIs for the project.Lead Non-Conformities in relation to valve site activities, with action plan in place and accountability to close them.Participate in Valve Engineering Gate Reviews and Engineering Design Reviews and when required at the customer sites and with GE partners.Tasks include: Pipe fitting, mechanical build, busbar jointing, laying and checking , pressure tests, flow tests, knowledge of cooling plant, performing electrical checks and tests, etc.Qualifications / Requirements:The candidate requires mechanical engineering expertise at graduate level ( ideally master degree) or equivalent experience, with a good level of the technical understanding of general electrical engineering.Significant experience in mechanical/electrical (maintenance field) and team supervision preferably experienced in working in Live HV environments.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Good knowledge of safety and the environment.Willing and able to frequently travel globally (including off shore / sea platforms) for extended periods of time, often at short notice.Desired Characteristics:Having raised or managed Non-Conformance issuesInvolved in continuous improvement activitiesDemonstrated ability to lead programs / projects / teamsAbility to document, plan, market, and execute programsAdditional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided:No
