Current Vacancies at GE - 6 Positions

Role Summary/Purpose:    

An internship at GE enables you to interact with innovators in your field whilst being mentored by leaders who will develop your potential through hands-on experience that will equip you with the right skills in your chosen career field. The vast majority of our graduate hires into our leadership development programs were interns with us first. We're looking for high potential 2nd to 4th year students in Nigeria available for a minimum of 3 months for an internship

Essential Responsibilities:    

The intern will be required to support business activities working on challenging projects that present great learning opportunities. As a valuable member of our team, our interns will receive many benefits including:

• Challenging work assignments
• Exposure to a multinational company
• Developmental feedback
• Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications/Requirements:    
- High performing University students currently enrolled with a GPA greater than 3.0/4.0 or 3.75/ 5.0, who are pursuing their bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering or information assurance
- Strong analytical skills and attention to details,
- Solid desk-based research skills and filtering of information to just the key points relevant to the internal audience
- Authorized to work in your country full-time and without restriction
- Must have an advanced to fluent level of English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Demonstrated team player
- Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive
- Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadlines
- Must be available for an internship from January 2015 for a minimum of 3 months

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    
- Strong attention to detail ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
- Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening.
- Able to take on ad-hoc assignments and work flexible hours as required.
- Ability to handle business sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity.
- Good organizational and efficiency skills;
- Experience working within a very busy environment where deadlines are clearly defined and must be met.
- Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results
- Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set
- Flexible, adaptable, and open to change

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Role Summary/Purpose:    

The Supplier Development Manager operates within the Business Development Services team and is responsible for the identification and evaluation of potential SME's / Suppliers that can be developed in order to participate in the GE Value Chain. The role requires the development and execution of supplier development plans that align with the needs of multiple GE businesses in the Sub Sahara Africa region.

Essential Responsibilities:    

- Engage the Business Units Commercial and Supply Chain teams in order to identify areas of need in terms of the localization of supply.
- Develop and execute program strategy alongside the relevant Business Unit to expand manufacturing and services capabilities of Sub Sahara Africa suppliers
- Conduct assessments of the SME / Suppliers and the implementation of actions to get the business investment ready (if required) and qualified
- Work closely with Sourcing Quality Engineers and other resources to identify supplier capabilities and gaps and drive strategies to ensure capacity is available to meet GE business growth plans.
- Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and reputation requirements
- Coordinate identification and standardization of process, equipment, business development and technical development support as well as skills enhancement
- Leverage GE global resources to accelerate supplier capability growth to meet local content requirements and expand supplier flexibility for needs of multiple GE businesses in the region.
- Assist in defining additional market opportunities within GE and in relevant industries.
- Monitoring and reporting on GE spend, vendor performance and costs
- Provide relevant post investment / qualification support to ensure the sustainability of the Supplier
- Seek and implement innovative actions to deliver a strong local supplier base for GE in Africa.
- Promote GE values and integrity

Qualifications/Requirements:    
- Technical College / University Degree (Business or Technical preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial/project management experience
- Working knowledge of GE or other OEM Infrastructure products and services
- Experience in SME or Supplier Development
- Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external customers.
- Strong project management skills
- Effective problem solving capability

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    
- Supply Chain experience an advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally and globally

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Role Summary/Purpose:    

- Member of GE's wider SSA VAT Team
- Responsible for the Indirect Tax affairs of GE in the Western Africa region
- Lead, manage and develop the regional team.
- Manage budget for the region.
- Monitor legislative changes and provide technical support
- Tax authority primary contact.
- Identify and implement areas for optimization and simplification.

Essential Responsibilities:     .
- Primary responsibility for the Indirect Tax affairs of GE in the Western SSA region – including reviews, compliance assessment and M&A support.
- Lead, manage and develop the regional team.
- Develop and apply a risk-based approach to compliance management.
- Manage budget for the region.
- Leading the team towards the achievement of its objectives
- Support all GE businesses/Global Ops in the region.
- Technical advice and compliance support.
- Monitor legislative developments and where policy actions are required co-ordinate closely with Global Indirect Tax Technical & Policy team.
- Tax authority/audit primary and Tax advisors/agents primary contact.
- Identify and implement areas for optimisation and process simplification.
- Oversee the correction of any current process breakdowns identified.
- Support any Global Ops transitions.
- Monitor, and provide active input into and help implement GE MAP and ES developments
- Review and provide support to the VRT, TKB and other VAT tools.

Qualifications/Requirements:    

• Minimum of a Finance related Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 7 years of tax experience in major accounting firm, law firm, multinational company or taxing authority.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    

Self starter. Excellent inter-personal skills. Ability to work cross functionally. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities Experience managing projects. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Prior leadership experience

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Role Summary/Purpose:    

The Contract Performance Manager (CSM) is the on-site focal point with the GE Oil & Gas customer for all the operational topics, being the key interface for all aspects of the contract. He/She will be responsible to ensure the smooth execution of contractual maintenance and site activities for customer satisfaction. The CSM is also held accountable for the financial performance of the contract execution; cost management.

Essential Responsibilities:    

- Be accountable for overall Project proposal strategy
- Achieve financial and operational targets committed for the assigned Area/Region (eg identify new deals, build up new opportunities)
- Support the Sales Force in opportunity development/assessment with Customers
- Identify with Application Engineering Team and all the involved Functions the best solutions to meet Customers' "Critical to Quality" (CTQs)
- Scout opportunities in the assigned Area, teaming up with Sales Regional Manager, keeping track of all the projects in the Area always ensuring a solid and rigorous financials reporting and forecasts
- Gate to O&G HQ for Request for Quotations (RFQs) arriving from the assigned Area and/or for proposals relevant to the same Area
- Support the preparation of commercial proposals, guarantee Quality completeness and Time responsiveness
- Participate in define strategy on Price and Margin and leverage ROI evaluation
- Lead negotiation with Customers and Functions in order to ensure full compliance with contract commitments and commercial risk assessment.
- Coordinate and support Site team (Resident Engineers and Local Staff)
- Interface with GE internal departments, to deliver contractual obligations and to facilitate outage activities coordination,
- Supervise the application of admin, EHS, quality, maintenance and engineering policies, procedures and filing the systems to execute this Agreement.
- Respond to Owner's technical inquiries coordinating technical resources, to assure problems identification and resolution
- Assist customer operation and maintenance staff in monitoring performances of covered units and recommend actions to improve safety, availability and reliability
- Identify elements requiring improvement and structure projects and actions to address the needs
- Organize and conduct recurring contract/maintenance review meetings, outlining activities and units performances (including RCA)
- Plan and coordinate the implementation of recommended actions due to Technical Information Letters by monitoring their technical applicability and execution timeframe
- Provide information about the latest advancements in upgrades opportunities to Customer, and assist in their implementation
- Keep Customer updated about design changes of parts to be installed
- Coordinate Field Service, Repair Service and part delivery activities to meet Contract obligation
- Coordinate the reviewing of maintenance plan, with the aim to optimize the Units reliability and availability
- Support Customer for the storage of parts under the Contract
- Maintain maintenance and inspection quality Manuals
- Resolve with the customer any un-clarity in the agreement wording which may arise during the execution of the contract
- Coordinate parties for multi P&L/Vertical deals. Represent the main interface with customer when requested.
- Interact with GE tools, processes and organization in order to fulfill all Contract/Maintenance obligations
- Assure that the planning and ERP tools are maintained continuously updated,
- Identify areas of improvement to protect and enhance profitability of the deal, duly tracking the relevant changes
- He will be a key contributor in assuring the financial performance of the contract, including an active participation to the Contribution Margin reviews (CMR) / QMI Review process.
- Support in the recruitment of local resources and training programs
- Facilitate the local procurement and the commercial relationships with local suppliers, if the case applies.
- Manage the relationship with the local GE Legal Entity for an effective coordination with the local authorities, (immigration and customs offices) and with HQ.

Qualifications/Requirements:    

- B.Sc from an accredited University
- Minimum of 5 years technical Field Service & Maintenance experience
- Project Management expertise
- Commercial/Sales expertise with Technical skills and Maintenance knowledge
- Can do and problem solving attitude.
- Good communication skills
- Familiar with the Microsoft office suite
- Fluent English
- 80% travel required across SSA
- A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
- Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    
- Fluent French speaker

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Role Summary/Purpose:    

The Senior Sales Manager - Downhole, Well Performance Services (WPS) in Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. This role will report functionally to the Regional Leader of SSA Artificial Lift, dotted line to the Global Sales Leader for the WPS business and Oil and Gas Regional Leader in SSA. This role is a leadership position that may include a team of direct reports.

Essential Responsibilities:    

In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. This person will be a direct contact for our SSA customers.

- Provide for sales to customers through the creation and execution of strategies and plans that capitalize on the customer's strengths as supplemented by GE's Downhole, WPS products and services
- Monitor the ITO/OTR process for assigned customers
- Assume overall responsibility for customer satisfaction as well as key decision making responsibilities directed at Compliance Management and the support of the organization's sales and income objectives
- Timely respond to all customer inquiries on the processing of customer orders, acknowledgements, amendments, and alterations
- Clearly define and communicate problems as perceived by the customer
- Maintain current knowledge of the product / OTR status including future use and needs of the customer
- Drive business growth through revenue and margin development.
- Monitor, analyze and understand market activities to continuously update the business on all Region dynamics.
- Favorably position Downhole, WPS business with customers in the local market.
- Drive orders and lead growth opportunities for Downhole, WPS.
- Own all Downhole, WPS Sales activities in the
- Maintain knowledge of market trends, customer requirements, competitor actions, and customer base
- Work with Marketing to develop new products and services for business growth

Qualifications/Requirements:    

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (degree in Petroluem Engineering preferred)
- Minimum 5 years Artificial Lift, ESP (Electric Submersible Pump or Progressive Cavity Pump) experience.

This role will be based and active in Sub Sahara Africa - Chad, Nigeria, S. Africa, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and will require extensive travel within the SSA region - up to 75% of the time.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    
- Knowledge of related products, services and markets
- Strong oral and written communication skill
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to develop influential customer relationships, plans & presentations.
- Background in other Artificial Lift products and technologies would be advantageous.
- Strong influence and negotiation skills.
- Ability to thrive within a matrix organization.
- Integrative team working style.
- Proven track record of Business Development and Sales growth.
- Understanding of GE Policies and procedures would be advantageous.

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Role Summary/Purpose:    

The Quality Operations Manager demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes in outages, installations, upgrades, etc.. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Qualifications/Requirements:    

•     Bachelor Degree in Engineering or degree with 5+ years of experience in Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and Generator installation and maintenance
•     3+ years of experience as a Field Engineer in outages and or installation or Field Services Operations
•     2 to 5 years of experience as a CPM or Equivalent
•     Knowledge of GE P&W systems
•     Computer literate with Word, Excel and Power Point Green Belt certified (GE Employees)
•     Must be able to travel inside MEA and outside
•     Quality certification (i.e. CQE) is preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    

•     Additional leadership experience in the areas of Operations, Manufacturing, or Quality is preferred
•     Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (GE Internal Employees)
•     Executive level presentation skills
•     Demonstrated ability to excel in all customer service areas
•     Strong oral and written communication skills
•     Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
•     Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
•     High attention to detail and accuracy
•     Ability to take assignments to successful completion
•     Strong team player and charismatic leader, capable of selling ideas and managing change