Global Plant Controls Leader
Job Summary
The Global Design Leader (GDL) for Plant Controls oversees complex engineering projects from initial design through commissioning. This role manages controls strategy for gas turbines, steam turbines, and balance of plant systems. The position requires strong technical leadership and collaboration with internal and external customers to ensure project quality and execution.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end controls engineering projects.
- Define system architecture and technical requirements.
- Coordinate design, validation, and commissioning phases.
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure project cost, schedule, and quality targets.
Required Skills
- 10+ years power plant experience
- Controls system engineering
- Project management
- GE Mark Vie expertise
- Technical leadership
Job Details
### Responsibilities
- Compile project-level controls strategy and document requirements.
- Lead the design and implementation of controls system projects for GT, HRSG, ST, and BOP.
- Make independent decisions at the project level for high-risk, complex initiatives.
- Support and influence product requirements definition and management.
- Drive overall architecture, verification, validation, and commissioning requirements.
- Ensure system function, performance, reliability, and safety goals are met.
- Coordinate flow-down of customer requirements and partner with Project Managers on schedules and cost.
- Lead customer reviews to improve controls solutions and expectations.
- Foster an inclusive team environment while maintaining technical domain depth.
### Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
- 10+ years of work experience in the combined cycle power plant industry.
### Desired Characteristics
- Experience in design and application of GE power generation controls or electrical systems.
- Experience in power generation requisition and working with EPCs.
- System integration experience.
- Proficiency in Gas Turbine (GE Mark Vie preferred) and Steam Turbine controls.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion.