Technical Applications Engineer (Grid Automation)

The incumbent plays a key part in influencing short term targets while collaborating with regional teams. You will demonstrate leadership in communicating Substation Protection and Control System (PAC) Solutions & Services to customers and acceptance of GE Vernova offerings. You must also provide the experience, expertise and knowledge of Standards/ GE Vernova offerings and Customers requirements to solve problems involving Substation Control schemes. Effective business development and communication, both internally and externally are critical to the success of this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Predominately a technical role with strong emphasis on customer relationships to achieve homologated offerings and customer focused solutions.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product /program requirements.
• Provide technical support to personnel/ cross functional teams supporting the assigned products and offering.
• Develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues, approvals of new solutions and increasing market share with existing products.
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Recommend, with guidance, the approach to meet the technical and program requirements with a focus on the development and growth of Grid Automation business.
• Participate and present or review in technical and program reviews.
• Present to customers (internal/external/channels) on new offerings and developments including feedback on products gaps and features needed in the GE Vernova offering to exceed market expectations.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Build Customer relationships focus on technical aspects to promote market growth.
• Provide technical co-ordination between Central Product Line, Regional Sales, Tendering and Application teams with Channel Partners and Customers in area of expertise.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with at least 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience, knowledge and demonstrated practical skills in HV (or MV) Substation Automation Systems, Protection systems and Communication protocols across all aspects of Design, Configuration, Testing and Commissioning.
• Knowledge of IEC61850, Substation Digital Control Systems, Protection fundamentals and RTUs is essential and ability to communicate clearly on these topics across a wide diverse Customer base.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Cantonese.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of working time. Travel is predominantly within CEAP region and world-wide on occasions.