Technical Author (Operations and Maintenance Manual)
Stafford (Staffordshire) Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering
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Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of high voltage transmission projects, using both AC and DC technologies, and is looking for a Technical Author to join the team and take responsibility for the creation and management of the project specific Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual.
In this role, you will have responsibility to manage the equipment specific Operation and Maintenance Manuals, provided by the equipment suppliers, and collate and supplement this information in order to create a project specific manual that fully satisfies GE’s obligations and the expectations of the Client.
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 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.
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Role Overview
- A key deliverable of all these projects is the ‘Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual’.
- This comprehensive document provides essential details about the installation and equipment supplied.
- In addition to operating instructions, it provides maintenance personnel with detailed guidance on the work required to ensure assets reach their intended life and avoid unplanned shutdowns, and how to undertake the work in a safe manner.
- The Grid System Integration (GSI) business team is a turnkey project business that works with its internal and external partners to engineer, procure, construct and commission a wide range of projects associated with the bulk transmission of electrical power and management of electrical power grids.
These projects typically include:
- New high voltage DC transmission connections.
- New high voltage AC transmission substations
- Expansion and reinforcement of existing transmission substations and networks
- On and Offshore substations to facilitate windfarm connections and other renewable technologies.
- Network compensation and stability projects
- Energy Storage Projects
This role will generally include undertaking the following tasks:
- Reviewing the O&M Manuals provided by the equipment suppliers (OEM’s) to ensure that they contain the expected information, and it is presented in a clear, useable fashion.
- Reviewing the information provided by all other contributing parties, particularly the Civil and Building services contractors, to ensure that they fully cover the installation and equipment supplied, and it is presented in a clear, useable fashion.
- Supplementing the information provided by the contributing parties with additional narrative in order to bring together the individual documents and form a project specific manual.
- Create all necessary project specific documents, such as maintenance and lubrication schedules etc, in order to assist the future user of the manual to perform their work efficiently.
- Ensure that the manual is arranged in a logical way that helps the user to quickly find the information needed. In addition, ensure that any Customer requirements, in terms of structure or format, are met.
- Ensure that the manual clearly identifies the correct operating sequence of the equipment, and any potential hazards from mal-operation, that an operator of the equipment or system, should be aware of.
- Ensure that the manual clearly identifies any potential hazards that maintenance operatives should be aware of before undertaking planned or unplanned work on the equipment or system. This should include the identification of materials or substances used in the equipment that may constitute a concern.
- Ensure that the manual contains a clear list of recommended spares, in order that a future owner/operator has the option to obtain the parts needed for both planned maintenance and the timely repair of unplanned outages.
- Ensure that the manual contains sufficient information in order that the decommissioning and deconstruction of the asset can be carried out safely and ecologically.
- Should it form part of the contract, facilitate, through the engagement of the relative experts, training for the Customers operators and maintenance staff as required.
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