Project Manager/Engineer

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

The Project Manager/Engineer – with GIS Experience, under the direction of the Operations Leader for Power Transmission Products has overall responsibility for the execution of GIS Projects in the UK.

Job Description

Main Duties

GIS Project Management

• Management of large prestige GIS projects for the PT PRODUCT business.
• Project booking, including Contract analysis, preparation of Project Plan, Setting up the EAS, Placing Sub-Contract Orders.
• Project Commercial Execution (mainly following NEC3 T&C) for Early Warning Notices (EWN), Compensation Events (CE), clause by clause Contract Management and resolving of disputes during each phase of the project.
• Management of all the Customer and Supplier Interactions to deliver GIS Projects. To follow Customer specific software and portals for document controls, communication and TQs, commercial management…etc.
• Management of customer Variation Requests and Change Orders.
• Perform all Contractual activities from receipt of Purchase Order until all contractual obligations are complete, with ongoing oversight to end of Warranty.
• Carry out weekly progress activities, including update to the billing and sales forecast.
• Conduct quarterly, a formal Project Review Meetings, coveting Risk and Opportunity and Budget Deviations. Development and implementation appropriate mitigations and update PPM with revisions to the Project Commercial Plan.
• Preservation of GEs rights and entitlements as provided in the Contract.  Ensure proper notices are given in line with contract requirements.  Management of claims to/from customers and other third parties and partners. 
• Support the Customs Clearance for delivered goods, and the re-exportation of Tools and Test Kit to be returned to factory on completion of any site works.
• Be responsible for any local content, such as Site Installation and Commissioning, and or Supervision of GIS installation works on site after the delivery of the equipment. Using both internal and external sub-contract resources.
• Support the Site Manager and/or the Site Supervisor during the installation and Commissioning test to ensure program and costs are maintain to get to an effective handover the Customer on completion.
• Ensure all work are conducted in line with GEVs compliance rules, operational polices, financial controls and quality assurance, and the highest standards of H&S are applied on all projects.

GIS Engineering

• Provide GIS Engineering Support and Product knowledge to the Customer and our suppling units, relevant to the UK Customers requirements and specifications.
• Closely follow the design phase from the start of the project to design freeze. GIS substations are bespoke solutions, that require a project specific Primary Equipment design and LV Solution.
• Ideally the candidate will have an understanding for GIS Engineering and GIS Design to ensure alignment at the design stage of the project, respecting the Customer requirements and the manufacturing unit, who will provide the specialist Engineering for the GIS solution to be delivered.
• Have a knowledge and overview of how the equipment is delivered and constructed at site. Co-ordinate between parties:- Customer, Installation Contractor and the Factory with regards to the Installation & Commissioning documentation, including:- Instruction Manuals, Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work, Site Acceptance Test Plans and Process, for the GIS to be build correctly and safely on the substation site.
• To have knowledge and input into customer’s CDM Hazard Reviews to assess the GIS Design, and contribute to the preparation of Risk and Method Statements (RAMS) for the Installation of the GIS Equipment at Site, supported by the Construction and Field Service Manager.   

Quality

• Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes in the relevant tools on site
• Report or resolve any non-conformities and process in a timely manner
• Ensuring suppliers are contractual informed of EHS requirements and back to back requirements

Health and Safety

• Demonstrate commitment to safety through participation in formal and informal discussions
• Adhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with instructions
• Ensure safety work instructions are complied
• Participate in the resolution of safety issues.
• Initiate actions to improve health and safety where needed

Performance Measurement

• Objectives, targets and performance measurements are defined on a yearly basis in line with the published business objectives and Operational Leaders objectives.
• Main targets should be related to contract analysis, contract management, claims management, risk and opportunity identification and any commercial action plan.

Authority:

• Access to all documentation related to the concerned projects.
• Access to concerned Operational Leaders, other Project Managers, Financial Controllers, Construction and Field Service Leader, Site Managers & Supervisors, Sourcing & Procurement, Quality and EHS H&S members as required.  Access to the relevant databases and tools.
• To access and update all Project Management software and tools (PPM, SAP, Salesforce.com, ServiceMax…etc)
• To serve notices to GE Vernova Customers, Partners and Insurances in consultation with legal support and Operational Leaders.
• Authority to escalate any disagreement with the Operational Leaders regarding contractual issues via his Line Management.

General Qualifications:

• University bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Power Engineering subject.
• Masters in Engineering in subject allied to High Voltage Substation Engineering.
• Min. 5 years experience in Project Engineering or Project Management, in allied industry, such as Power Engineering, Delivering HV Substation projects or Design Engineering of HV Switchgear, or Customer segments relating to Transmission & Distribution of Electricity.
• Experience in Design or Delivery of High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) projects,  and preferable some exposure to Site Construction.

• Experience working with UK Customer such as TSO’s, DNO’s, Utilities, EPC Contractors, HV Switchgear Manufacturers.
• Understanding the basics of Contract Law with NEC3 contact would be an advantage.
• Experience of high-level negotiations would be an advantage
• The following skill sets are sought: Communication, Time Management, Influencing, Intercultural and Analytical.
• Experience in project risk management and risk mitigation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Stafford Site - Redhill Technology Park:  

Manufacturing of HV Equipment in Stafford was originally established in 1903 and has been operation since 1960 as a part of English Electric group, delivering power transformers, that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM, and has been acquired by GE in 2015, and converted to GE Vernova in April 2024. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UK's transport network. GE Vernova is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design, manufacturing, and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide, up to 800kV.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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