General Electric Australia
Electrical Engineer Graduate
Sydney
Opportunity expired
About General Electric Australia
General Electric Australia is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming the industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through their people, leadership development, services, technology, and scale, General Electric Australia delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Your role
General Electric Australia is seeking graduate electrical engineers for their international operations. Their team supports the installation and commissioning of control systems and large electrical rotating equipment. They participate in Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewables, and heavy industry.
They are looking for someone that is curious to explore complex systems, creative to resolve technical issues, and willing to present findings and research to customers and senior management. There is a wealth of technical expertise at GE that you will have the opportunity to leverage and learn from. They want to give you the experiences and the training you need to be the best electrical engineer that you can be.
The successful candidate will be trained alongside a highly-experienced member of the team on the following equipment:
- Excitation systems including EX2100e
- PLC, SCADA, and Drive software.
- Reviewing and modifying schematics,
- Electrical Rotating Machines
- Mark VIe Turbine Controller
The graduate electrical engineer role will provide:
- Mentor/job shadow opportunities
- Ongoing feedback
- Extensive travel across A&NZ sites
- Training you for career progression
Training & development
General Electric Australia invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
- Early career internships & rotational Leadership Programs
- BilliantYOU Digital Learning Portal
- Nomination-based executive training at GE's Crotonville leadership institute
- Manufacturing skills training
- Professional networking
Benefits
General Electric Australia employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, they provide varied, competitive benefits to help support their workforce.
- Competitive wages
- Performance-based increases
- Impact awards
- Medical & dental, based on region
- Read more.
Career progression
They are a diverse and dedicated global team. Operating with the highest level of integrity and focus to fulfill the company's mission of building a world that works, they are passionate about delivering solutions to their customers and the world. Read more.
Work life balance
A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. GE created programs that support the way you live and work today. One of the programs they offer includes flexible working arrangements and generous leave & family policies to support your work-life balance. Read more.
Culture & vibe
GE believes in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. They are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted and respected and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, GE is better equipped to build a world that works. Read more.
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About you
The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Services). All applicants are required to hold the appropriate entitlement to work in Australia and/or New Zealand at the date of application (Permanent Resident of Australia or an Australian Citizen or New Zealand Citizen). As there will be on-site travel involved, candidates will need to have geographic mobility.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Motivation, energy, and innovation
- Strong organizational and work ethic skills
- Commitment to workplace EH&S and other legislative regulations related to the industry.
- Commitment to integrity
- Prior summer vacation, intern, co-op, cadet, or work experience, is not required but is highly regarded.
- A passion to pursue a career in the Electrical Engineering field.
How to apply
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Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Associate Degree or higher
Reviews
Financial planning and analysis, financial compliance, commercial finance, finance process improvement.
Great deal of responsibility and accountability for material work.
Currently working on ERP implementations and CMS data migrations.
About the employer
General Electric Australia
4.5
> 100,000 employees
R&D and Manufacturing
GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, delivering better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Pros and cons of working at General Electric Australia
Pros
The people, the opportunities, the environment.
Highly flexible with working arrangements, with the option to work from various office and from home. Offers many opportunities to move to different locations for work.
Huge amount of training provided to us both technical and soft skills.
Intelligent, hard-working team. Flexible working hours.
Friendly co-workers.
Cons
Convoluted processes, out of date internal websites still online.
The company is very large which can sometimes lead to difficulty in finding specific people required.
Nothing comes to mind!
Early morning/late night conference calls.
Difficult to understand how the organisation works in terms of organisational structure.