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Job Description Summary

GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s 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 Drives Upgrades Engineer, your role will be to carry out modernization work on electrical drives. You will venture to client sites as a member of a cross-functional team carrying out upgrades and maintenance. Typical scope includes Medium Voltage & Low Voltage drives, motors, transformers, E-house, switchgear, and control as well as the associated power systems engineering.

Medium Voltage and DC Drives Modernisation and Upgrades: https://www.gevernova.com/power-conversion/services/medium-voltage-drives/modernization-upgrades

Proactive Mini Upgrades for MV Drives: https://www.gevernova.com/power-conversion/services/medium-voltage-drives/mini-upgrades

In this role you will focus on:

• Designing, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting and remotely diagnosing variable frequency drives and associated power equipment.

• Performing troubleshooting activities at site locations to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolutions, and implement corrective actions.

• Utilizing internal software for write PLC/drive code using industry standard function block.

• Marking up and reviewing AutoCAD and EPLAN drawings.

• Setting up hardware in a lab environment and demonstrating Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to both internal & external customers.

• Communicating progress of projects to Engineering management team.

• This role combines office work with domestic and international travel (5-10% of work time spent travelling).

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

• A relevant degree (minimum HNC, HND,BEng or BSc) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications, or some experience in an industrial electrical engineering environment.

• Basic knowledge of PLC programming principles.

• An understanding of power conversion principles for DC drives, LV PWM drives, MV PWM drives.

• An aptitude for learning and develop in their role in an ever evolving branch of technology (growth mindset).

What will make you stand out:

• Solid experience in heavy industry environment.

• Knowledge of integrated control schemes with switchgear, protection, PLCs, HMI and Drives.

• Experience of commissioning electrical drive systems.

• Power systems experience with relation to transformers and switchgear.

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.

• Career progression opportunities along multiple paths within a large and varied organisation.

Additional Information

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.