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GE Vernova · 11 hours ago

Senior Plant Controls Engineer- Services

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $189K/yr

10+ years exp

GE Vernova is seeking a highly skilled Senior Service Control Engineer to join their Solar and Storage Solutions engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the control systems, automation, and instrumentation of assets, ensuring efficient and reliable plant control systems operations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Engage closely with internal and external customers to gather requirements and drinication

Develop, enhance, and administer training materials for the control system to support user proficiency

Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product, continuously seeking improvements in system effectiveness

Support problem identification and resolution for both new and installed products, troubleshooting and resolving escalated control system issues

Mentor and develop the skills of less experienced engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment

Develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for plant operations, ensuring alignment with industry standards for plant control systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated system performance and lead projects focused on control system upgrades and enhancements

Provide recommendations for plant automation and digitalization strategies, guiding the resolution of instrumentation challenges and calibrations

Stay updated with the latest control system technologies and industry trends, engaging in 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, while supporting on-site start-up and integration of system controls

Qualification

Control Systems EngineeringSCADA SystemsRenewable Energy ProjectsGE MarkVIeCimplicity SoftwareBattery Systems KnowledgeCommunication NetworksIndustrial ProtocolsAnalytical SkillsTechnical Project LeadershipLearning ProactivityProblem-Solving Skills

Required

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

Preferred

Strong knowledge of or familiarity with GE's MarkVIe product family and of GE's Cimplicity software (SCADA), ToolBox ST & WorkStation ST

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