Senior Plant Controls Engineer - Global Design Leader (Remote Eligible, U.S)

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

• Demonstrate leadership by making independent decisions at the project level
• Own projects from ITO-COD for high risk complex projects as defined by internal risk review
• Support ITO/Proposal efforts
• Support and influence product requirements definition
• Lead globally and be accountable for overall Control System Requirements definition and management
• Drive overall Architecture, top level design, verification, validation and commissioning requirements
• 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 field from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry

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 (experience GE Mark Vie is preferred), 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