AddressOur Purpose:
GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water; delivering green electrons to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.
We are helping change the world. Will you be part of the global renewable energy transition?
If you join us, you’ll evolve and grow, surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
About the Role:
The Lead Project Engineer – Wind Farms is responsible for taking a lead role in project managing the engineering aspects of GE’s Wind Farm projects. The core function of the Project Engineer is to coordinate with internal and external design teams, construction contractors and stakeholders to ensure that the Wind Turbine and the Balance of Plant (BoP) works are designed, constructed and commissioned to a high standard and within the scope of the contract.
Role Responsibilities:
You are the Technical interface with Commercial Operations, Requisition Engineering (for Manufacturing, Engineering, Compliance/Certification, Supply Chain), and Project Management teams for the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) process for Wind Farms.
- Ensure that the Wind Farm engineering deliverables are implemented from the initial definition of customer requirements, planning the works through to the final handover to the client.
- Attend the site visits, work from site when necessary collect required information and data, and then prepare site visit report.
- Ensure project execution deliverables are comply with local regulatory requirements and standards.
- Providing technical support to Engineering, Sourcing, Vendors and Installation teams to ensure equipment meets customers, contractual, regulatory requirements and business objectives.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, customers, owners Engineer and internal stakeholders on technical matters, documentation, design review, RFI and Turbine & BoP technical specifications reviews. Organize construction certificate, building permit and site retrofits.
- Collaborate with other Renewables functions to determine root cause and define both corrective and preventive actions for turbine or fleet issues with time bound manner. Prepare technical letters, Enable Red Flag Review (RFR), manage product quality issues and minimize COQ.
- Provide feedback to GE’s proposal group and other services throughout the project using the lessons learned process.
- Participate in the risk assessment of technical aspects of the project and the development and application of appropriate risk mitigation measures.
- Manage engineering budget, monitor EAC (Estimate After Completion) and make relevant corrective actions.
- Participate/coordinate Wind farm energization process, Grid connection and testing with AEMO and NSP. Acquire required compliance certificates or approvals from governing authority.
About You:
- Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
- Proven experience in Project Engineering, project management
- Understanding of Project Engineering, wind farm construction methodologies, engineering processes, engineering tools and templates
- Demonstrated and strong ability to clearly communicate complex/technical information.
- Willingness to climb turbines when necessary, ability to work at heights without any restriction
- Proficient in a range of general computer software packages
- Experience with Wind Farm Project Engineering, project management, site construction.
- Ability to lead and manage a range of tasks with varying time pressures, prioritize demanding workloads and pay attention to detail
- Flexible with a can-do attitude, willing and able to work with Leadership, Internal and external stakeholders including Site teams, Contractors and Sub-contractors whilst maintaining a proactive and prominent relationship with the operational client
- Ability to prepare high quality reports suitable for senior management and external stakeholders
- Flexible attitude, Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement innovative solutions and an open mind for new challenges
- Strong quality awareness and ability to identify future failures, defects and problems
- High flexibility and motivation with customer centric and problem-solving mindset
If you are passionate about working for an organisation that imagines things others don’t, builds things others can’t, and delivers outcomes that make the world better, we would love to hear from you.
For any questions regarding the position feel free to reach out to Natalie at *****@cxcglobal.com.au
