Lead Electrical Engineer – Hydro Power Plant

About the role

Gevernova is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join the new Kokhav Hayarden Hydro Power Plant near Neve Or, Israel. As the plant's electrical engineer you will lead a team and manage the full electrical scope, including routine maintenance, troubleshooting, planned activities and outages, and the implementation of tools and systems, in line with contractual requirements, GE processes, EHS instructions and country regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and train a team of electrical technicians and subcontractors.
• Supervise the operational integrity and efficiency of electrical systems, reliability testing, planning and preventive maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Initiate improvements to electrical systems in coordination with Engineering, and plan and execute maintenance with the Operations team.
• Build and implement work procedures, and monitor spare parts inventory, drawings and professional literature.
• Maintain continuous contact with IEC representatives.
• Ensure all site work complies with the contract, technical specifications and local regulations, and meets high EHS and quality standards.

Required profile

• Licensed Electrical Engineer with an Israeli high voltage certification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role, working with HV transformers, substations and heavy rotating equipment.
• Previous experience in an international company is an advantage.
• Willingness to work at heights and in confined spaces, under pressure, overtime and on weekends and holidays for emergencies.
• Fluent in Hebrew and English; excellent teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Knowledge of VFDs, pumps, blowers, low voltage systems, generators, UPS, control systems and AC systems.
• High voltage electrical engineering.