Lead Operations Technical Support Engineer

GE Vernova
Madrid, Spain
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish

Tech stack

Human-Computer Interaction Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) MATLAB Reliability of Systems Twincat

Job description

Job Description Summary Vernova PurposeGE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?What impact you’ll makeAs a Lead Operations Technical Support Engineer within the Offshore Operations team, you will be an active contributor to safe and efficient turbine commissioning and operational performance optimization across Offshore Wind Turbine projects.You will play a key role in supporting offshore execution teams and Remote Operation Centers (ROC), ensuring technical excellence, system reliability, and timely project delivery during commissioning and service phases.Job DescriptionWhat you’ll doProvide first-level remote and onsite technical troubleshooting for wind turbine control and operation issues during commissioning and service.Manage and follow up technical cases, Work Orders, and Non-Conformities in accordance with project and quality processes.Support Work Order readiness by defining priorities and ensuring availability of parts, tools, instructions, and required competencies.Coordinate daily planning calls with offshore vessels and Remote Operation Centers to optimize execution activities.Collaborate with Engineering and Controls teams to develop test plans, self-tests, and commissioning protocols.Lead technical improvements related to main controller, HMI, SCADA, and turbine operational functions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on digitalization, automation, and EHS compliance.What You’ll Bring (Basic Qualifications)Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering, with extensive experience in wind turbine operation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.Proven experience with wind turbine main controllers, including hardware, software, and HMI operation.Extensive experience in offshore wind farm operations, with ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to complex operational environments.Strong technical knowledge of wind turbine systems: electrical, mechanical, control systems, and network/communication systems.Travel to multiple sites across the UK, US, and Spain (approximately 30% of the time).Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).What Will Make You Stand OutKnowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and TwinCAT.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and goal-driven mindset.Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing operational demands.Fluency in SpanishBenefits Available To YouGE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works.In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture GE Vernova (gecareers.com)Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs.We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people.We’ve created programs that support the way you live and work today.GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.InclusionAt GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences.We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.Click here to learn more: Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No#J-*****-Ljbffr

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering, with extensive experience in wind turbine operation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Proven experience with wind turbine main controllers, including hardware, software, and HMI operation. Extensive experience in offshore wind farm operations, with ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to complex operational environments. Strong technical knowledge of wind turbine systems: electrical, mechanical, control systems, and network/communication systems. Travel to multiple sites across the UK, US, and Spain (approximately 30% of the time). Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken). What Will Make You Stand Out Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and TwinCAT. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and goal-driven mindset. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing operational demands. Fluency in Spanish

About the company

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We’ve created programs that support the way you live and work today. GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development. Inclusion At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences.

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