Senior Plant Controls Engineer – Services

November 21

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GE Vernova

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Energy • Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

10,000+ employees

⚡ Energy

🚀 Aerospace

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

• Oversee the control systems, automation, and instrumentation of our assets, ensuring that plant control systems operate efficiently, securely, and reliably • Develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for plant operations while actively participating in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) • Enhance the performance and functionality of our systems, ensuring they meet evolving technological demands and operational challenges • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment, influencing projects that impact global operations • Manage AC and DC control systems, maintaining control interfaces, and SCADA systems • Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards • Conduct regular reviews and audits of plant control system performance and security • Lead the validation and installation of all control systems, including upgrades of third-party software to fielded assets • Support on-site start-up and integration of system controls.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field • Minimum of 10 years of experience with software & controls with high-level software languages • Strong knowledge of or familiarity with GE’s MarkVIe product family and of GE’s Cimplicity software (SCADA) • In-depth knowledge of battery systems and solar inverters, demonstrating a strong understanding of their operation and integration within plant control systems • Proven experience in the solar business, with a solid background in renewable energy projects and operations • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues effectively • Demonstrated implementation of controls or systems integration in products and field engineering experience • Knowledge of communication networks (NW switch, Router, Firewall, copper, FO) and their design, Software and Hardware • Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA, EGD, IEC and Modbus • Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls • Demonstrated expertise in energy storage controls, validation and verification, formal methods, systems integration, advanced controls or related technologies • Technical project leadership experience • A proactive approach to learning and staying updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in plant control systems • Can present technical plans in voice of customer.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants • tuition assistance • adoption assistance • paid parental leave • disability benefits • life insurance • 12 paid holidays • permissive time off