Project Engineering Manager (Steam Turbine)

Project Engineering Manager

As a member of the global Steam Turbine Requisition Engineering team, you will be an active contributor to the preparation and execution for complex Steam Turbine projects like for Capital Parts (in-kind replacements of casings and rotors), Upgrades, steam valve solutions as well as Engineering Studies. This role will require you to manage and lead the complete project engineering teams including engineering subcontractors and internal as well as external interfaces to provide the required engineering documentation within the time schedule, with the required quality, with minimum changes whilst meeting the budget targets. The fleet to be covered ranges for industrial and nuclear steam turbines in the Americas to the global installed fossil fleet. You will report to the global Steam Turbine Requisition Engineering Manager as part of the New Services Engineering organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Establish yourself as Project Engineering Manager to successfully deliver steam turbine projects in execution for Own Fleet Capital Parts and complex Upgrades, Engineering Studies and valve solutions. The fleet to be covered ranges from industrial and nuclear in the Americas as well the global fossil fleet.
• During project execution involve supporting functions (Engineering functions, Workshops, Supply Chain and Field Service) for a successful project setup with clear definition on deliverables, interfaces and timelines (Baseline Plan).
• Manage prioritization and possible escalation as deemed required.
• Apply tools (Propolis) and processes (OneEngineering) for effective management and to guarantee the on-time delivery for all Engineering tasks within the Project budget.
• Follow global standards and common processes to assure consistent quality delivered by a lean organization.
• Ensure compliance and product safety for all supplied components as our priority according to GEVernova's Safety Quality Delivery and Cost.
• Organize and lead Design Reviews during the project execution to ensure and maintain quality.
• Drive innovation and support the lean methodology to improve constantly the way we work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• At least 3+ years of combined experience in mechanical engineering of turbomachinery or power plant components, technical field services, repairs, plant operations services, or a related technical function.
• At least 3 years of experience in project execution activities ranging from typical transactional service business to complex upgrades.
• Willing to travel regionally or globally up to 20% of the time.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven competence and experience in customer negotiation and execution activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions in a matrix environment.
• Leadership with uncompromising standards for integrity, compliance, and safety.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, inclusive, supportive and empowering management behaviors.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including multi-location and multi-cultural.
• Pragmatic outlook.
• Practical problem-solving mindset with good judgment on when to escalate.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and with external customers/suppliers.
• Learning agility and motivation to grow into broader project engineering leadership responsibilities.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).