Protection Technical Lead

The preferred candidate is expected to Lead technical project activities during the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be responsible for design preparation based on customer specification, conduct / leads engineering activities from design stage until site commissioning and acts as a technical interface between customer and GE's Grid Automation technical community.

In-depth hands-on experience & knowledge of Protection and scheme design is an essential element of this role.

This role will report directly to the Engineering team leader for protection systems., The Protection technical lead will:

• Participate in customer kick off meetings, leading technical front on the project.


• Participate in project risk review sessions with the PM.


• Own project MDs budget from start till project closure.


• Ensure that GE safety rules are applied during day to day works.


• Provide monthly progress and planning inputs to PM.


• Write the specifications and documentations relative to projects involved with (Basic and/or Detail design, setting files…),


• Actively define and validate technical solutions with customers.


• Specify the software and the suitable protection IED while designing project technical solution.


• Define /validate model nos. of the equipment to source on projects in hand.


• Define technical execution planning and resource allocation needs upon project kickstart and regularly updates it.


• Own technical delivery of the project inside the allocated budget.


• Warns the project manager in case of budget deviation forecast / any technical deviation which put the project in risk.


• Manage the Fault reports / snags, applications team interface along with technical business requests as needed.


• Secure traceability of the config files evolutions and versions.


• Inform PM on potential design optimization opportunities.


• Supports Tendering and Commercial teams as needed for upcoming bids.


• Define project technical contractual documents for customer and follow the doc transmissions (sent / approval)


• Remotely support site activities / site Engineers as needed and sometimes be on site too for data collection / customer interface meetings.


• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance tests


• Follow up and close site pending lists in coordination with commissioning team.


• Work with customer and support commissioning teams for major site milestones like commissioning kick off & energization.


• Define & provide project design specific trainings to the customer.


• Ensure customer satisfaction with professional execution of projects.
  
  Expertise in the field of protection & network studies.


• The incumbent must possess strong knowledge of protection functions, Electrical Scheme, and cubicle design.


• Exceptional working knowledge of relays configuration.


• Electrical (motors, generators, power grid and generation).


• The job requires min 20% travel., Minimum of a BSc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) coupled with demonstrated project technical leader related experience


• Knowledge on Power & Protection Systems.


• Experience with electrical Protection relays (LV, MV & HV), detailed design is essential for the job.


• Candidates with proven knowledge of GE protection relays and Substation automation solutions are preferred.


• Experience in delivering National Grid SBS and SPAR protection projects would be an added advantage.


• Ability to organize, prioritize and achieve milestones / deliverables.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer focus and ability to cooperate with the different departments.


• A rigorous team working approach with a high level of self-motivation, flexibility and self-learning aptitude.


• Must be a motivator, self-starter and dedicated team player with a sense of urgency and an ability to work to tight deadlines


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently within a dynamic work environment is essential.


• Well-developed organizational skills are required.


• Flexible approach to working hours is essential.


• Ability to travel to customer sites - Must have a valid driver's license