Project Engineering Manager at GE - General Electric

Job Function: Engineering/Technology
Business Segment: Power Power Services

Role Summary

• Power Services Engineering is looking for a Project Engineering Manager (PEM) with proven track record and experience in power generation plant technologies, commissioning, or O&M that is seeking a challenging and rewarding career path in the Power Services project engineering team in the AIM region with prime focus on projects in Africa
• This position spans a wide range of OEM and oOEM technologies across combined cycle, gas power plants requiring high level of customer interaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Represent as the technical focal point for projects thru coordination and planning all aspects of assessing, proposing, and technical execution of plant rehab and upgrade opportunities by leveraging the regional and global teams at every step of the process
• Work with regional/global application teams in understanding all aspects of the technical proposals that include complex, extended scope (BOP) and flange-to-flange upgrades & CM&Us
• Provide technical management throughout the execution process and work closely with fulfillment teams in assuring a smooth handover and execution with mitigated risk plans
• Work closely with P&L project leaders as well as fulfillment PMO teams as the engineering liaison throughout the implementation phase and be the technical point of contact for duration of the project
• Embrace and drive a culture of horizontal thinking and execution by working in a boundaryless fashion and fostering the early detection of quality issues and risks as well as promoting lean processes that drive fulfillment excellence
• Responsible for all project engineering deliverables in accordance with customer contract including deviation requests
• Responsible for client communication on all engineering-related matters including engineering transmittals
• Provide technical guidance to project engineering team in resolution of engineering issues and assistance to site manager / construction manager /commissioning manager in reviewing engineering issues and other concerns
• Attend customer meetings involving engineering to resolve technical issues and develop project weekly and monthly comprehensive reports
• Resolution and handling of contract issues with customer and subcontractors in accordance with contract
• Update Project Deliverable List (PDL) on regular basis
• Ensure that documents’ quality is assured and transmittals to customer are complying with contractual requirements
• Control of management of engineering change and contractual variations in compliance with contract
• Participate in construction and customer meetings as required by the project
• Manage the engineering schedule and provide inputs for MTS to the Project Director
• Responsible for engineering budget and cost including productivity improvements
• Lead regular meetings with engineering staff and subcontractor

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science or equivalent knowledge or work experience
• At least 8 years of experience in an engineering or technology role
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management of medium to large scale industrial projects
• Extensive knowledge of general turbomachinery and power plant building blocks including balance of plant
• Experience with power plant design and upgrades, including systems analysis and testing
• Experience in successfully communicating with senior leaders and customers, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to lead in a matrix organization with regional and global footprint
• Ability to identify and rectify gaps that can pose a risk to the profitability and success of the project
• Ability and aptitude for detailed oriented tasks
• Experience in working with EPC
• High technical skills mixed with strong business acumen and influencing skills to lead and execute in high risk projects
• Mobility within AIM region is a must; It could reach to a 50% travel
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge or work experience
• Experience in managing complex projects in a multidisciplinary approach
• Experience in managing engineering teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Problem analysis and resolution skills
• Fluency in French language is a plus.