Lead power systems engineering for variable speed drive-based solutions: define system designs, perform power system studies, manage vendor specifications and documentation, identify and mitigate technical risks, coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with standards and marine classification rules, and support project execution globally.
Job Description SummaryBased at GEV Power Conversion Chennai site the lead Power System Engineer -System engineering role is an exciting opportunity for an action-oriented individual with deep technical foundation of Power Conversion equipment. You will be able to leverage your technical knowledge to directly support our valued customer through execution of projects with Power Conversion’s state of the art products and solutions across the globe, while you collaborate across the globe with key functional teams and enhance your strategic business acumen.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support Business Verticals in creating and reviewing (in conjunction with the leadership team) systems solutions as part of the OTR process, ensuring that solutions are technically fit for purpose and that technical risk is understood and managed with contingencies identified.
- Lead project execution - Analyze customer's contract, prepare specifications to vendors and internal stake holders.
- Basic and Detailed engineering for variable speed drive system, Converter duty transformer, MV/LV motor, MV/LV switchgear, power and signal cables
- Prepare technical documentation as per contractual requirements, vendor documentation review.
- Perform / review power system design and studies for various industries/domains.
- Identify technical risks and put in place the mitigation plan.
- Review solutions developed and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment
- Ensure strict compliance with all company and customer’s EHS policies and procedures
- Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team.
- Foster relationship with other GE business entities to maximize the benefits of synergies.
- Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate to support the project and the business.
- Liaise with other GE businesses, platform verticals, supply chain, sub-contractors and suppliers as appropriate to support the project and the business.
- Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects.
Required Qualifications
- Masters / Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from reputed College/University
- Minimum of 10 to 12 years’ experience in engineering design / power system studies for systems based on VSD, Transformer, Motor, Switchgear
- Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects
- Knowledge and application of International Standards.
- Conversant with marine classification society (ABS, DNV, LR, BV etc…) rules for equipment certification.
- Ability to adapt and multitask with project/application engineers.
- Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
Desired Characteristics
- Work in a team in matrix environment for successful execution of project.
- Willingness to learn and execute with passion.
- Be self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
- Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills .
- Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
- Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
- Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team.
- Strong prioritizing and time management skills.
- Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments.
- Willing to work extended hours during the week, at weekends/holidays at critical times
- Proficiency in Matlab, ETAP, EDSA, PSCAD, SKM, EMTP will be added advantage.
- Proficiency in French/German language will be an added advantage.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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