
Wind Controls Quality Technical Leader
GE Vernova
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Greenville • South Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Controls, Fleet Performance Management (FPM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Lead Turbine Controls RCA: Guide the turbine controls Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process through the 8D (Eight Disciplines) problem-solving methodology from initiation to completion.
- Analyze and Resolve Complex Control Issues: Investigate and address intricate control system problems within turbine fleets, leveraging advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Implement Containment Measures and Corrective Actions: Develop and execute interim solutions to mitigate issues while working on permanent corrective actions.
- Manage Defects and Change Requests: Oversee the lifecycle of defects and change requests, ensuring they are properly documented, prioritized, and resolved.
- Communicate Technical Findings: Present technical findings, recommendations, and progress reports to stakeholders through clear and concise reports and presentations.
- Promote Lessons Learned and Best Practices: Integrate lessons learned and best practices into design documentation and processes to enhance overall quality and efficiency.
- Lead and Participate in Projects: Manage and contribute to multiple projects, ensuring they adhere to schedules, quality standards, and project management best practices.
- Provide Technical Guidance and Mentorship: Offer technical expertise and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Utilize Lean Tools: Apply Lean methodologies and tools for process improvements, documenting successful projects and their impacts.
- Develop and Implement Innovative Concepts: Create and implement cutting-edge design and development concepts to tackle technical challenges and drive innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
- Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant wind engineering experience
- Proven experience and significant contribution in a similar technical leadership role within the wind energy or controls industry.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or similar simulation and modeling tools.
- Experience with wind turbine control systems and aero-elastic wind turbine simulation tools like Flex or Simpak.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in controls, wind energy, system dynamics, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of classical and modern control theory principles.
- Experience with real-time control systems such as MarkVIe.
- Knowledge of programming languages like C/C++ or Python.
- Experience simulating field issues to develop and test resolution strategies.
- Strong ability to analyze large data sets to detect trends, determine root causes, and drive data-informed decisions.
- Strong ability to interface effectively with all organizational levels, including external customers and partners.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to present to Senior Leadership.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
MATLABSimulinkC/C++Pythonreal-time control systemsaero-elastic wind turbine simulation toolsLean methodologies8D problem-solving methodologydata analysiscontrol theory
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvinganalytical abilitiesmentorshipproject managementcollaborationtechnical guidancepresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in ScienceMaster’s Degree in controlsMaster’s Degree in wind energyPh.D. in system dynamicsPh.D. in related field