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Responsibilities:
Perform technical evaluation of HVDC cooling systems supplier's proposals and documentation.
Pure-water cooling system scheme design for HVDC & FACTs
P&ID and Flow diagram preparation
cooling plant 3D models review and approval
Review of mechanical drawings which includes pump unit general arrangement, treatment unit general arrangement, cooling room layout, coolers layout, pipe routing, civil guide drawings, and support structure guide drawings
Preliminary equipment sizing using calculation tools
Review of installation drawings
Equipment sizing, specification, calculation and approval
Instrumentation specification and approval
Review of spare part list, special tool list, commissioning spare part list for pure-water cooling systems
Review of operation and maintenance manual
Pure-water cooling system testing supervision, revision and approval
Pure-water cooling system installation supervision
Pure-water cooling system commissioning
Perform RAM studies
Compile DFMEA and design document and know how to apply PFMEA
Decisive in addressing technical hurdles and maintaining performance
Review and approve the drawings and design documentation when required
Ability to undertake deep technical reviews of technology with engineering experts
Innovation on new technical ideas for patent applications
Work closely with sourcing and procurement for cooling system suppliers selection
Integration with other departments (engineering, manufacturing, S&P, SQA) for product development and support tendering and project delivery
Actively broadening and deepening HVDC cooling system knowledge and share specialised expertise to other engineers
Familiarity with REACH compliance and environmental impact of their work
Strick adherence to GE Zero Deviation policy and promote EHS within the team
Occasional international travel for testing supervising, suppliers visit and internal meetings
The Person:
The candidate will probably be educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Candidates should have proven experience of the design and/or development of the liquid cooling systems (ideally for power electronics applications). It is key that the candidate has the ability to work quickly and efficiently within an engineering team.
In addition to relevant experience, an enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills together with an ability to motivate and engage the cooling system engineering team are essential qualities.
Skills and Experience:
The person will have proven experience in cooling systems, knowledge of heat dissipation and heat transfer, fluid dynamics, hydraulics, component design and selection, piping design, control system specification, instrumentation specification and selection.
Proven ability in product design, validation and industrialisation
Design for X (DFX) (e.g. manufacturing, cost, size, weight, efficiency, performance, test, maintenance)
Simulation tools such as Matlab-Simulink, Ansys
Ability to prepare P&ID drawings is essential and the ability to use 2D drawing packages to prepare GA and layout drawings is desirable
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
A good working knowledge of /ability to use a 3D drawing package (PTC Creo) is also desirable.
Specification & report writing,reviewing and approval
Design & type testing programmes
Ability to interact with other engineering disciplines and good at sharing knowledge
EHS compliance ability
Advantageous:
Knowledge/understanding of pure water cooling of high-power and high-voltage design and control issues
Prior experience of supplier chain integration (e.g. technical communication, clause-by-clause review, production line audit)
Intellectual property and the patent process experience
Ability to coordinate and lead a small group of engineers
Specific Abilities:
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach
Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills
Able to work to deadlines with high quality
Ability to synthetize complex issues and come up with solutions
Proficient in the English language, written and verbal. Other languages are bonus
The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers worldwide.
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE 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 full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable 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 GE Renewable Energy, 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.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No