Director of Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions

Job Description Summary

Many employers promise the chance to make a difference – at GE Vernova, you can change the world. Bringing clean, affordable power to the developing world, decarbonizing the world’s electricity network, helping to build the grid of the future powered by renewable energy … they’re all part of our company’s strategy.

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking and results-driven Director of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to lead the artificial intelligence and machine learning strategy, execution, and team development for our Grid Automation business. Reporting to the CTO, this role will define the direction of AI/ML initiatives, ensuring the development of scalable, high-performance AI solutions that drive innovation and create business value. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience leading AI/ML teams, and the ability to align AI strategies with business objectives.

If you are passionate about leveraging AI to transform industries and motivated by the challenge of pushing technological boundaries, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey to redefine what's possible in energy.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute Grid Automation’s AI/ML strategy, aligning it with business goals to drive differentiation, efficiency, and growth
2. Build, mentor, and lead a diverse team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI specialists, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and knowledge sharing
3. Act as the thought leader for AI/ML technology, staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
4. Drive innovation in AI methodologies, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision
5. Oversee the design of robust machine learning pipelines and data workflows, ensuring seamless data ingestion, processing, and model deployment
6. Ensure that AI/ML solutions are scalable, efficient, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems and data infrastructure
7. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for AI/ML models ensuring that solutions deliver business value and meet performance expectations
8. Monitor, maintain, and optimize deployed AI/ML models, ensuring continuous improvements in model accuracy and performance
9. Stay informed of regulatory requirements around data privacy, security, and ethics, ensuring that AI/ML solutions comply with all relevant standards and laws
10. Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and other functions to identify opportunities and define project scope, timelines, and deliverables for AI/ML projects
11. Foster an environment of continuous learning, encouraging the team to experiment with new algorithms, frameworks, and methodologies
12. Contribute to industry thought leadership by attending conferences and publishing papers

Required Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or electric power engineering
2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in AI/ML, including unsupervised learning, supervised learning, and reinforcement learning, large language models (LLMs)

Desired Characteristics:

1. Proven experience in developing, deploying, and scaling machine learning and AI models in production environments
2. Strong expertise in algorithms, machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), and data processing tools
3. Extensive knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning, reinforcement learning, NLP, and computer vision
4. Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills with a track record of leading multidisciplinary, high-performing teams
5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
6. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute on complex technical initiatives
7. Knowledge of ethical AI principles and data privacy regulations
8. Advanced experience in utilizing and applying common programming languages, such as Python, C/C++, Java, Spark and Hadoop, R Programming, Kafka, C#, MATLAB, along with good familiarity with power system modeling and data communication format.
9. Experience with microservices architecture, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
10. Expertise in GraphDB, SQL/NoSQL, MS Access, databases
11. Knowledge of industrial automation or power system design
12. Published research or contributions to open-source AI/ML projects
13. Familiarity with energy industry standards and documentation procedures

The base pay range for this position is 152,400.00 - 240,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% variable incentive bonus annually. This posting is expected to close on3/24/25.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information:

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf). Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided:No

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