Senior Plant Controls Engineer - Global Design Leader

About the role

The Global Design Leader - Plant Controls is responsible for leading extended scope controls engineering projects through kick-off, hardware design, software development, commissioning to commercial plant operation. The GDL supports the requisition, design, structuring, validation and commissioning control systems for GT, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST) and Balance of Plant (BOP).

Responsibilities

• Compile the project level controls strategy, document requirements, lead the design and implementation of controls system projects, covering GT, Bottoming Cycle (HRSG & ST) and Balance of Plant (BOP).
• Be an empowered project level decision maker.
• Own projects from ITO-COD for high-risk complex projects as defined by internal risk review.
• Support ITO/Proposal efforts.
• Work and Lead in an Agile software methodology.
• Support and influence product requirements definition.
• Lead globally and be accountable for overall Control System Requirements definition and management.
• Ensure adequate system function, performance, interface, reliability, maintainability and safety requirements, goals and margins are defined and managed.
• Support & influence comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation, new article and customer system Software Acceptance Tests (SwATs), site pre-operation, startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate flow down of internal and external customer requirements/tasks.
• Partner with Project Managers to establish Projects Baseline Master Schedule and Cost Roll-ups.
• Lead and promote customer discussions/reviews for an improved controls solution and customer experience and expectations.
• Drive consistent solutions across all controls (GT, ST, HRSG, BOP, Electrical).
• Lead fulfillment teams with an inclusive adaptable style – able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness and agility.
• Collaborate with and maintain close, responsive, and productive working relationships with internal GE groups as well as with external customers.
• Be accountable for Controls cost and schedule targets working with functional managers.
• Provide clear communication to the team and the business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 8 years hands on work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry, controls.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in design & application of GE power generation controls, electrical, or accessory systems.
• Experience in power generation requisition, working with customers, project mgt. or EPCs.
• System integration experience.
• Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills to the team and business leaders.
• Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and/or Plant controls knowledge / experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion.
• Demonstrated Technical writing expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in working successfully in technical leadership of a diverse team.