Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager

GE Vernova•La Prairie, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Digital Control Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for managing & developing project technical resources to support project managers’ team during project execution. She/he defines, plans & implements delivery model for SCADA, Substation Automation, Substation Networks, Integrated Energy Management Solutions engineering and associated site services activities, in close collaboration with Project Management, Protection & Control and Packaged Solutions Engineering teams. She/he manages an engineering team and ensures the availability of skilled resources.#LI-ML2

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
Engineering and Business knowledge, with mandatory experience in Automation activities
Min 10 years of experience in Electricity and Automation engineering
Knowledge of Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of network communication protocols including; Modbus, OPC (DA, AE, UA), DNP3, IEC61850 etc.
Knowledge of cyber asset protection regulations effecting the utilities industry including; NERC CIP, NIST
Fully fluent in English
Willingness to travel 30%

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and P. Eng certification
Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment
Proven Leadership under project structure
Excellent business acumen, execution driven, process appliance, PM metrics, teamwork
Expertise required in: engineering, reporting
High energy, positive individual loving operational challenges
Proactivity & Reactivity, Autonomy & Rigor
Capability to manage & motivate an engineering team

Responsibilities

Manage engineering team, defining team strategy, set-up & Key Performance indicators
Keep high standards in project engineering, efficiency, on time delivery as per EMH rules
Tracks and manages resource utilization in conjunction with Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure efficiency and ability to meet demand
Develop Substation Automation Services offerings to contribute to GA service and solutions growth
Delivery engineering projects on time, as per budget, with highest quality standards
Analyse and best utilize our automation portfolio options including DS Agile, IEMS, G500, GPG, D20, etc
Coach engineering team & develop individual & team skills
Work in close conjunction with the tendering team to ensure timely support as needed on tender estimations and post-delivery project feedback
Ensure resources optimization & adequate support to Customer projects
Development and qualification of external resource contractors to augment skillsets and manage peak loads
Interface with customers (internal and external) for most important projects and technical issues resolution
Ensure full usage of defined Product Line engineering tools with the engineering team, be an active contributor to continuous improvement by sharing enhancement proposals and best practices
Define engineering and delivery model strategy for Substation Automation, IEMS and associated site services activities
Develop/ Promote training portfolio internally and externally
Develop & Manage Installed Base data, use it to identify opportunities with Commercial team
Be the prime interface with central operations and engineering teams for technical priority management
Be an active contributor to Customer Complaints (ACT or equivalent) solving
Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure engineering teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required
Lead to EHS monitoring actions, perform HSV
Follow GE Vernova compliance Policies (‘The Spirit and The Letter’) and promote open reporting
Act as chief operating officer in compliance with engineering regulatory bodies (e.g. APEGA)
Support Commercial team by return of experience, optimizing engineering costs & deliveries