Platform Leader- (Manufacturing)

• Lead and mentor the team of test electricians, providing guidance, support, and technical direction for all platform activities.
• Distribute and oversee daily tasks and responsibilities, ensuring optimal workload balance and adherence to schedules.
• Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Plan and schedule all pre–Factory Acceptance Tests (pre-FATs) and related activities on the platform, aligning with production and project timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Project Management) to ensure timely panel preparation, material availability, and resource allocation for testing.
• Manage the platform's material inventory and ensure the readiness of test equipment and tools.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes for platform operations to maximize efficiency and throughput.

• Actively perform hands-on tasks, including identifying and lifting wiring points for panel preparation before FATs.
• Execute minor electrical repairs and adjustments on panels when failures are identified during testing.
• Implement corrections requested by clients directly on panels, ensuring compliance and functionality.
• Oversee and support the preparation of panels for FATs, including cable routing, fiber optic connections, and functional testing setups.
• Monitor the execution of all tests, including gig switches, bi-stable actuation, breaker/disconnector tests, communication failure tests (fiber disconnection), power source switching, manual lockout resets, and relay actuation verification (DI/DO).
• Provide advanced technical support for complex test scenarios and troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
• Ensure the proper use and calibration of test equipment, including test sets (maleta de testes).

• Manage the conservation and maintenance of all test materials and equipment on the platform.
• Oversee the organization and tidiness of the platform area, including bay signaling, floor demarcation, and ensuring the integrity of damaged platforms/tables.
• Manage the organization and conservation of the platform's material storage area.
• Coordinate installation and maintenance of electrical outlets, workbenches, and network cables.
• Handle basic facility concerns and coordinate external service providers within the GRID premises, ensuring safety and quality standards.

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS policies and procedures across all platform activities.
• Guarantee the quality of work performed on the platform, upholding established standards and procedures.
• Lead investigations into more complex concerns (technical or operational) arising from platform activities.
• Coordinate external activities such as material dispatch to suppliers and inspection follow-ups, ensuring compliance and quality.

• Technical degree in Electro-electronics, Electrotechnics, or Automation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in testing Protection & Control (P&C) and UCOM panels, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory in a similar environment.
• Valid driver's license (Category B).
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring a technical team.
• Extensive experience in FAT accompaniment and routines within a substation simulation environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on capability in electrical wiring, minor repairs, and adjustments on control panels.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure setup and maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Solid understanding of GE MULTILIN UR equipment is a plus.
• Proficient in interpreting functional diagrams, constructive diagrams, and network architectures.

• Exceptional Organizational Skills: Ability to ensure the entire platform is organized, maintaining a strict 5S implementation.
• Strong Sense of Responsibility: Drive all activities with a high level of responsibility, strictly adhering to EHS and quality criteria.
• Problem-Solving Aptitude: Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex technical issues during testing.
• Leadership and Mentoring Capability: Inspire and guide a technical team towards operational excellence.
• Proactive Planning: Anticipate needs and challenges, planning effectively to avoid disruptions.
• Client-Focused Approach: Ability to effectively address and implement customer feedback and corrections.

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