Electrical Component Engineer – System Studies

The System Studies and Network Solutions role is undertaking following actions for the support of ACS-COE, Grid Solutions, Focus on Engineering, and give technical support on demand of ITO of OTR. The actions are consisting on:

• On-going projects:
• Undertake the Network analysis actions by use of simulation software in the domain of Power System Analysis for ACS Projects.
• Undertake specific studies like RAM (Reliability and Availability Analysis) & Nosie Studies with use of applicable software tools.
• Undertake project feasibility and integration studies for renewable & hybrid projects, Grid compliance actions.
• Undertake grid power quality improvement projects’ analysis and component definitions for transmission and industrial applications.
• Transverse project, developmental actions:
  • Development of method / template / training to adapt Ge Grid Solutions Engineering to new market, new standard and competitiveness benefit.
  • Support on demand: ITO and OTR

Key Missions & Essential Responsibilities:-

Core Skills and Deliverables for On-going projects:-

The present role will focus on identified actions, such as below.

• Power systems studies: To perform the Grid connection study for Offshore Wind Farms, Solar Farms etc.
• To perform the Grid Connected studies for Renewable (Solar + Wind+ Hybrid) in PSS/E which mainly includes Reactive Power Compensation, Harmonic, Flicker, Dynamic/RMS studies, and other relevant studies as per the Grid Code of different country.
• Understanding of Dynamic controller and its modelling and Python coding.
• Experience in FACTs, HVDC and filter design.
• Experience in PSCAD for Wind Farm studies.
• Hands on experience on carrying out RAM studies for ACS and/or HVDC projects.
• Hands on experience on NOISE Studies.
• ITO Power system: make proposal for ITO design method for AC filter TRV scenario analysis of based on PSCAD and Substation Insulation coordination for Wind farms, (link to R&D)
• Addressing: Offshore wind, HVDC, Solar, AC substation, HVDC Integration
• Technical domain to addressed: Insulation coordination (lightning, switching, …RMS), Corona effect, conductor heating, load due to rigid bus, flexible bus, electrical clearances, seismic

Add-on skills to be considered positively:-

• LV & Protection system Coordination.
• Relay settings and configuration for GE Multilin / MICOM relays.

Extended developmental actions:-

• To develop design template based on international standard (IEC, IEEE, Cigre), with supporting documents including training material. In charge to investigate / build / collect information and make the proposal.
• Examples of identified actions:
• AC substation: IEEE 1427 Computation – AC clearances, the first step is to propose an iterative method to reach the results
• AC Substation: Update of IEC Clearance reference sheet (IEC 60071-2 & 61936 based) based on ongoing update of IEC 60071-2.
• AC / DC substation: development of lightning protection template as per IEC 62305.
• Upgrade of Electro-mechanical Design templates for Bus bars, conductor selection, loads on support structures, earthing design tools and templates etc.

Document & configuration management:-

• Manages & tracks evolution of input data
• Track customer comments and answers, along with document resubmission)
• Ensures conformance of material with specification & documentation
• Manage return status of project documentation (approved, commented, rejected ..)
• Tracks & manages identified or potential deviations
• Manages evolution of customer requirements & associated impacts

Process & Tools:-

• Deploys Engineering tools (CAD, PDM/DMS,) as per strategy
• Consulted for the elaboration of the Project Design review plan
• Conducts design reviews following Engineering management instruction
• Propose co-engineering platform with partners when relevant
• Integrate EHS requirements based on project Strategy, and deploy HAZID (Hazard identification) sessions at different project phases
• Apply Design subcontracting process supported by PEM or PM
• Implement KPIs defined on engineering process for medium set project
• Issue nonconformance reports (FAT, Site)
• Manage nonconformance reports upon issuance

Return of Experience & Knowledge Capitalisation:-

• Provide data & inputs for project RoE
• Site/Design return of experience & design validation
• Support functional knowledge capitalization for dedicated practice areas

Quality:-

• Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes defined at Unit, project level, and in EMH
• Report or resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner

Health and Safety:-

• Implement design freeze and EHS in design
• Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure Zero Deviation Plan is implemented within the team
• Sets the example by demonstrating the proper acts and actively observes work conditions and behaviors, giving constructive feedback and celebrating EHS effective prevention.
• Actively participates in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.
• Routinely observes routines and behaviors of others and provides immediate feedback regarding unsafe behavior and celebrates achievements or safe behaviors.

Performance Measurement:-

• Discipline provisional document list prepared and aligned with project time Schedule with achievable task duration
• Discipline Design reviews & Gate reviews plan formalized and followed
• ROR integrates design part and Mitigation plan formalized and actions status identified (not started, ongoing, closed.)
• Design management tools strictly followed, and submission of coherent data
• Discipline workload plan updated on regular base
• Discipline Design hours mastered
• Design change process in place
• Discipline Interface sheets deployed and validated for the project
• No significant gap in scope and exchange of information between partners or main suppliers from our partners & Suppliers
• No serious claim from main Suppliers
• Engineering platform in place when relevant, coordination meetings organized
• NCR system used for the discipline
• Discipline document to be attached to the OM&M delivered on time
• Compliance to Quality processes and procedures and GE policies and procedures

Desired Profile and Experience:-

Hands-on Work Experience:-

• 5 – 8 years of experience in Power System Studies mainly concentrated to Grid Connection studies for Renewables using PSSE/E is mandatory and having knowledge of PSCAD for Off-Shore Wind Projects
• Having working knowledge of High Voltage Substation Engineering activity sector, on technical activities in international context.
• Power System experience on RMS studies and or EMT studies.
• PSS/E is highly expected (to perform as key user and Grid Compliance studies), PSCAD practice is mandatory.
• Good mathematic background
• Practice of Substation Design

Know – How:-

• Substation design process practice, Substation primary design Engineering, Power System Wind farm contract experience (or Offshore design, or HVDC knowledge) are mandatory.
• Substation Engineering design sizing (insulation coordination studies, Power Systems Analysis experience) are mandatory.
• Compatibility (optimization) Instrument transformer / protection systems will be highly appreciated.

Qualification & Requirements:-

• Technology Academic studies, B.Tech / Masters in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Most suitable candidates will come from the technical stream with an overall experience of 5-8 years.
• 3-5+ years engineering experience in the ACS Projects preferably in project & EPC type environment in T&D, Power Gen or Oil &Gas industry.
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution industry, international standards & codes.
• Ability to work Independently.

Location:-

• Noida, India.

Company Overview:-

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