Lead Process Control & Automation Engineer

Lead Process Control & Automation Engineer

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Job Description Summary

GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the worlds major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description Summary

GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the worlds major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

As the Lead Process Control and Automation Systems Engineer , you will become a member of a multi-disciplinary team where you will oversee the entire project lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include conceptual design, detailed design, testing, validation, installation, and commissioning of industry automation systems. You will play a crucial role in delivering cutting edge solutions on a global scale.

In This Role You Will Focus On

• Specifying, designing, and documenting automation systems for a diverse range of processes and technologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Designing and developing DCS (Distributed Control Systems) for power and automation projects, including the complete design of system architectures, DCS PLC software, HMI SCADA software, and DCS hardware.
• Verifying, validating, and testing automation systems.
• Ensuring that automation solutions comply with company policies, health and safety standards, legal regulations, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinating, planning, leading, and executing projects to meet on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Providing technical support on designed products to internal teams and customers.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

• A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
• Proven experience of PLC programming (IEC 61131-3, Function block, Ladder logic, Structured text, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems programming (iFIX, Cimplicity, Proficy, InTouch, WinCC, etc.)
• Familiarity with hardware design principles (hardware specification, Bill of Materials, procurement, CAD drawings, hardware build, quality control and hardware testing).
• Practical knowledge of industrial communication protocols, e.g. ICE61850, DNP3, IEC104, TCP/IP, OPCUA/OPC, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus (RTU/TCP/UDP), etc.
• Excellent customer service orientation and proactive problem-solving abilities.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Proven experience in industrial manufacturing processes (rolling mills, process lines, plate mills, power plants, etc.).
• Knowledge of power generation and grid stability systems.
• Knowledge/awareness of Operational Technology (OT) cyber security.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving it.
• Openness for short term travel to support commissioning activities domestically and overseas.

You Can Expect From Us

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure, based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK Security Check (SC)) as part of the hiring process.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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