Project Engineer in Birmingham

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition. As Valve Converter Lead Project Engineer, you will report to the Head of the Valve Converter Engineering function. This role gives you an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to expand their project management skills and personal development within an international project organisation delivering complex HVDC systems. Whilst based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford, there will be some international travel opportunities to collaborate with other GE Teams, participate in customer meetings, support test facilities and site activities. The scope is to execute the delivery of the project regarding the converter valve and the cooling system, from the capture of the requirements to the handover to the customer, as per budget and within schedule.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of one or several projects running in parallel.
• Define and maintain the Valve Delivery Project Plan.
• Define and maintain the detailed Valve Project Smartsheet Plan derived from the main Project Delivery P6 plan.
• Define and maintain the Valve Risk Register and escalate high risks to the project team.
• Review planned hours, Cost-To-Completion hours vs Budgeted hours.
• Adhere to the GE HVDC operation rhythm.
• Adhere to the Valve Engineering SIPOC and delivery processes.
• Define and maintain the resource plan, request additional resources to valve engineering team leads.
• Accountability on the On-Time-Delivery and say-do ratio KPIs for the project.
• Lead cross-functional tasks and discussions.
• Lead Non-Conformities, with action plan in place and accountability to close them.
• Lead Valve Engineering Gate Reviews and Engineering Design Reviews.
• Raise Change Request when required, following a budget deviation, a change of scope or a change in design.
• Report on a monthly basis to the Head of Valve, the project progress, including achievements, budget status, risks review and resource plan, look ahead.
• Represent Valve during the customer meeting and with GE partners.
• Travel abroad to attend customer meetings, witness type testing in presence of customer or consultants.
• Actively share and learn good practices and lessons learnt as continuous improvement for future projects execution.
• Adhere to the EHS policies.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in SmartSheet and/or MS Project.

Advantageous

• Prior experience as Project manager or project lead.
• Prior experience in engineering.
• Project management certification.

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work. If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

At GEV 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 fulfil the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal 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 GEV, 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No. 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.