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Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding.

• HVDC System modelling in PSCAD.
• AC network modelling in various simulation tools (PSCAD) and its validation.
• Dynamic Performance and Protection co-ordination studies using both offline and online simulation tools.
• Conversion of PSS/E AC networks to PSCAD models and conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models.

• Perform engineering design reviews, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable, and compliant solutions.
• Understand the key milestones in a project plan, their financial impact and ensuring the technical risks are understood and mitigated in accordance with the plan.
• Propose improvements to existing algorithm / strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies.
• Development of new strategies for control, protection and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required.
• Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
• Sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements.
• Familiar with functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
• Knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy.
• Familiar with PSCAD simulation tools.
• Able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution.
• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally.

Desired characteristics

• Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice.
• Experience working in HVDC industry.
• Familiar with power system study tools such as Power Factory, PSS/E, ETAP, EMTDC RV. Etc.
• Experienced in leading technical discussions with customers and develop client relationships.

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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