GA Engineer Apprenticeship Stafford, England
GE Renewable Energy
Full Time
Stafford, England
46739 - 70740 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job Description Summary
GE Grid serves customers globally with over 10,000 employees in approximately 70 countries. Grid Solutions helps enable utilities and industry to effectively manage electricity from the point of generation to the point of consumption, helping to maximize the reliability, efficiency, and resiliency of the National Grid. Worldwide, 90% of the power transmission utilities have been equipped by GE.GE’s UK-based factory in Stafford is offering the opportunity to join the team, providing an apprenticeship that will result in becoming a highly skilled Engineer, supporting our Commercial / Project operations and customer base. Offering Level 5 training and education, whilst supported by GE’s strategic partners, this is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to enter the growing world of renewable energy.
Job Description
Opportunity:
For the duration of the apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience and develop theoretical knowledge whilst obtaining formal qualifications which are recognised and fully transferable with most other industries.- Have a structured training plan with objectives and measured levels which need to be achieved.
- Day release to a local college to acquire an Electrical Engineering qualification.
- Gain an excellent understanding of Grid Automation Products/Projects and Services .
- Work with and be mentored by experienced Experts and Engineers
- Gain an understanding of -Power System Protection and Control principles and applications, both theoretical and practice
- Gain an understanding of all aspects of project delivery and product / solution life cycle management
- Gain an understanding of commercial strategy and customer relationship building and management
- Learn to work cross functionally with other areas of the business including Engineering Operations, R&D, Product Management, Commercial, Projects and Quality / EHS
- Gain an understanding of Grid Automation Products and Solutions Testing and Commissioning, both in a factory and substation environment
Behavioural / Skill Requirements:
Be diligent, punctual and behave in a responsible manner in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety legislation relating to the apprentice’s responsibilities as an individual.- Always promote the company’s best interests.
- Comfortable and willing to learn digital tools and commit to use them in the daily work.
- Have an unwavering drive and dedication to achieve and maintain targets.
- Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to accurately follow work process instructions.
- You will have a keen sense of achievement and take pride in the work you undertake and produce.
- Be highly self-motivated
- Be able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Possess a strong commitment and enthusiasm to the role and the apprenticeship.
- Have good problem-solving abilities, be curious and have high level of self-learning aptitude.
- High degree of flexibility, extremely motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
- Undertake training, attend courses, and carry out such work as may be required.
Education / Professional Experience:
- Have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above which must include Maths, English and, preferably, a pure Science subject. Alternatively, a BTEC Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline. A levels or equivalent in relevant subjects desirable.
Language:
- English.
Technical knowledge and skills:
- Experience of common Microsoft packages
- Good IT / Computer skills.
- Experience of any design software package, however basic.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Renewable Energy
https://jobs.gecareers.com/renewableenergy
Paris, France
Jérôme Pécresse
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Energy & Utilities
2015
