GE LATEST JOB BVAVANCY :RECRUITMENT FOR MINING ENGINEER (CAREERS 2011)

Job Number: 1327887 Business: GE Energy Business Segment: Energy - Headquarters About Us: GE is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.ge.com. Posted Position Title: Mining Application Engineer - Electrical Power (Africa) Career Level: Experienced Function: Engineering/Technology Function Segment: Product Design and Development Location: Ghana City: Accra Relocation Assistance Yes Role Summary/Purpose: The Mining Application Engineer develops and supports close technical support relationships with key mining companies and EPC’s. The objective of this role is to have GE products specified by mining customers and EPC’s. This role will also support the broader Industrial portfolio in Africa. Essential Responsibilities • Act as the engineering interface to the Mining team for technical support in relation to the Motors product lines. • Identify opportunities for customers and EPC’s to specify individual products across Motors. • Work in partnership with customers and distributors to develop this market. • Build deep and supportive relationships with key industry EPC’s. • Represent GE and the product at customer meetings, maintaining a high level of business acumen and commercial awareness. • Represent the technical aspects of project scope and equipment capability to a potential customer. • Provide technical guidance to Applications Engineering peers. • Maintain product and technology knowledge. • Maintain an awareness of international codes and standards. • Support GE productivity and quality initiatives. • Understand and communicate project requirements to effectively leverage GE products and services. Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other relevant Engineering fields (extensive field service experience can be a substitute for these qualifications). • Minimum of 2 years experience in the Mining industry. Desired Characteristics • Strong background in GE products and services (preferred). • Knowledgeable in the GE Motors portfolio (preferred). • Ability to execute and influence in a matrixed organizational structure. • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), well-established organizational and presentation skills. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with minimal direction. • Ability to communicate with all internal business levels and all levels of external customers. • Team player and self-starter with demonstrated problem solving and organization networking capabilities and the ability to operate without detailed work direction. • Advanced engineering degree. • Master Black Belt (GE employees only) • Functional Competencies: - Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; while maintaining proper integrity, develop and sustain productive customer relationships. - Team Work / Collaboration: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. - Quality Orientation (ISO): Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks. - Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. - Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB