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GE Vernova Technical Application Engineering Expert in Pallavaram, India
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Protection application engineers in the Global Customer Support team are engineers specialised in grid automation, and are fully engaged in the primary function of the Applications & Support team, namely the Level 3 (L3) technical support to GA Sales / Business Development teams, Product Management and Products R&D.
The role is expected to demonstrate technical leadership, teamwork capability and the ability to keep up with evolving technologies in the grid automation domain, versatile in adapting new product platforms and mentor the junior members of the team and other colleagues.
In this role, you will utilise your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute team and self-objectives, and possess the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Customer interactions are integral to the role, as a domain expert representing the Product Line.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
L3 technical support on assigned product platforms, covering both pre-sales and post-sales tasks. Proactively develop team expertise on other Products platforms.
This role covers mainly products from Stafford, Bilbao, Markham, which currently include P40, P40A, P40AE, 650, 3 Series, MM, UR, 8 series and legacy products.
Design and tune protection applications for complex schemes; develop Application Notes, articles and guidance notes to drive product sales and facilitate GA project delivery.
Resolve customer complaints (ACT) on products and prepare necessary customer communication such as 8D and engineering reports, accountable for resolving most critical cases as maloperations.
Site visits as necessary for gathering evidence for analysis, troubleshooting or customer meetings.
Provide product / applications training on new products and product evolutions; develop and update training modules as necessary.
Customer training responsibility in selected cases.
Train the trainers from regions.
Lead or contribute to customer events such as regional roadshows or seminars, in-depth training, pilot projects involving new technology.
Collaboration with R&D: contribute to product roadmap as required, e.g. validation of new products and product evolutions.
Maintain broad awareness of GA Product efforts to assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer needs.
Technical leadership in the power system protection
Participate in industry committees and influence evolution of strategic technologies
Work with PL teams on application and implementation new / evolving standards and technologies in the product roadmap
Work in close collaboration with a multi-site team of experts
Proficiency with presenting and demonstrating technology solutions to customers
Collaborative working with other departments and teams in multiple sites.
Ability to travel (globally) up to 25% of time.
Qualifications & Experience
Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communications or closely related discipline).
In-depth understanding of protection relay applications in transmission, distribution and industrial domains.
Extensive experience with numerical protection devices.
Extensive years in power system protection, or advanced degree qualification, in lieu of less experience.
Fluent in English; an additional language will be a plus.
Characteristics
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to work in small teams.
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to work in several projects simultaneously.
Effective problem identification and solution skills.
Proven analytical and organizational ability.
High level of flexibility to adapt to continuous changing business needs in support.
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
Grid Solutions offers advanced products and services ranging from power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection, software solutions to projects & services. As part of Projects & Service, GS provides Turnkey Projects & Consulting, Electrical Balance of Plant, HV substations and maintenance & asset management. Currently GS has a $8B backlog (11,000 projects).
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.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No