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Job Description

GE’s Hydro Turbines and generators represent more than 25% of the total installed capacity worldwide with 4000 employees present in more than 30 countries. Our portfolio of solutions for hydropower generation includes the broadest range of hydro solutions and services: from water to wire, from individual equipment to complete turnkey solutions, for new plants and the installed base. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

1.Operational

• Mobilise the site and set up of site infrastructure
• Plan and set up vehicles, accommodation and other support for site staff
• Establish site regulations and rules of site operation
• Select and hire local personnel as required
• Execute daily (if required), weekly and monthly comprehensive reports
• Set up the site filing and document control system
• Strategically execute the site Cost Control
• Strategically execute the GE Vernova EHS Policy and the site EHS plan
• Strategically manage the site schedule, progress of works and cost
• Set up and strategically execute the site QA/QC plan
• Carry out both meritorious and disciplinary actions as prescribed by GE Vernova regulations
• Take necessary actions to maintain high site morale
• Manage subcontracts / subcontractors
• Conduct daily and weekly meetings with staff and subcontractors.

2.Managerial (Budget / Administration / People)

• The overall management and leadership of the site staff.
• Developing a Site Safety Culture during the site execution of the project.
• Promote & develop a collaborative culture towards seamless execution of the site works between GE Hydro, it’s sub-contractor, the customer and other contractors on site (e.g. civil works)
• Executing the project within the site installation budget.
• Achieving all major milestones within the site schedule.
• Performance assessments of all site staff including contract staff and life-of-project staff.
• Maintaining an intensive customer relationship and a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Closeout of all site subcontracts with fair and proper allocation of costs, minimizing impact to GE Vernova Hydro Power
• Representation of GE Vernova Hydro Power to the customer and local authorities.
• Maintaining and enhancing the professional image and reputation of GE Vernova at all times.

3.Specific Functional/Technical authority (besides DoA):

• Has the ultimate authority on the site as prescribed by GE Vernova Hydro Power rules and regulations
• Is authorised to remove any person or object from site.
• Is authorised to take urgent or emergency action to remedy sudden problems or discrepancies.
• Has authority to communicate with the client and any local entity or authority in the execution of his tasks.
• Is authorised to make expenditures according to company rules and regulations.
• Is authorised to carry out disciplinary actions on site according to company rules and regulations.
• Is authorised to carry out appraisals and assessments of site staff

4.Measurement / Key Performance Indicators

• All major milestones achieved on time.
• Overall site construction and subcontract budget targets are achieved.
• Any cost variances are fairly and properly allocated, impact to GE Vernova Hydro Power is minimized.
• All parties to the project are able to make optimum decisions based on information supplied from site.
• EHS Road Map targets are achieved with zero lost time injuries or fatalities.
• Customer satisfaction survey targets are achieved.
• All required performance assessments are completed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Proven management experience in power plant construction and engineering
• Appropriate experience and training in general leadership and management technique
• High proficiency in English required
• Ability to influence and oversee change across the organization
• Ability to multitask and shift between many different projects and initiatives with tight deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel and work domestically and internationally as required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the power generation industry is desirable
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills

Diversity statement 

When it comes to Inclusion & Diversity standards, roles are accessible for everyone and can be adjusted depending on the disability. 

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