Secondary System Engineer
al7903 ge grid australia
📍 silverwater australia🕐 26d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
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The Secondary System Engineer will carry out engineering designs in the protection, control and auxiliary systems discipline for transmission & distribution and power generation projects and tenders in accordance with the project specifications, agreed timeframes and Company Management Systems.
In this role you will provide direction and assistance to a work group to meet assigned objectives, work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
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**Essential Responsibilities**
* Be part of the team in designing or in charge of designing the protection and control system, Electrical distribution, & auxiliary systems of a High voltage & Medium voltage AIS & GIS substations
* Execute the design, analysis, and / or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
* Carry out factory and/or site testing of protection systems to validate the design, manufacture and installation, utilising a range of modern secondary injection and protocol test equipment.
* Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
* Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project.
* Carry out investigations into protection systems behaviour and provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
* Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
* Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
* Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
* Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure Zero Deviation Plan is implemented within the team.
* Identifies and evaluate EHS risks in own area and implements practical measures.
* Participates in hierarchical/ team safety visits and leads EHS improvement initiatives.
* Sets objectives and measures results to encourages EHS performance as a contributing factor to reach business objectives.
* Sets the example by demonstrating the proper acts and actively observes work conditions and behaviours, giving constructive feedback and celebrating EHS effective prevention.
* Actively participates in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.
* Routinely observes routines and behaviours of others and provides immediate feedback regarding unsafe behaviour and celebrates achievements or safe behaviours.
**Required Qualifications & Experience**
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering, with major in electrical engineering
* At least 4-5 years’ working experience in power system protection, such as design, consulting, testing, and commissioning.
* Experience of a leading role in managing engineering activities is a plus
* Knowledge of Australian and IEC standards related to power systems and equipment.
* Ability to travel onsite when required. Expected to be up to 30% away depending on business need (e.g. during testing, commissioning, and site visits).
**Desired Characteristics**
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
* Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
* Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
* Effective problem identification and solution skills.
* Proven analytical and organisational ability.
As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.
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**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No