Job Description SummaryReporting to the HVDC FACT Service Engineering Manager, the HVDC Commissioning Lead is responsible for coordinating and supervising all site commissioning activities for a HVDC project including safety, quality, and technical requirements.
While working from the offsite (office) this role will coordinate with the PDG and region team and work to develop commissioning plans and procedures.
In addition, while working off site as part of the Service Engineering team, the HVDC Commissioning leader will support the HVDC technical service leader in troubleshooting, RCA and resolution of issues ongoing projects.

Working onsite with the technical teams, the Commissioning Lead will be executing the commissioning plan with the on-site commissioning team, ensuring the team is following all the pre-determined processes and procedures for all safety, quality, and technical matters.
The Commissioning Lead will provide daily reports about the progress of site activities as well as logging into the technical tracker the dates of completion of each part of the scope. It’s also under your responsibility to ensure a proper allocation of the hours among base scope, quality issues, or change orders, but also to ensure the hours logged and activities performed are according with the project budget to avoid margin degradation.

Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities

Preparation and planning phase:

Support the project execution team on commissioning matters.

Technical governance and customer relations on commissioning matters.

Plan and support pre-commissioning effort (instrumentation, documentation, etc.).

Support on the preparation of the commissioning execution package, including commissioning plan (schedule, scope, and budget), documentation package, and management tools (daily tracker and others).

Engineering support during preparation phase:

Provides Level 2 Technical support / provides insight on systems maloperation and equipment failure by analyzing events logs and transient records, providing solutions to potential issues and inputs to RCAs.

 Execution phase:

Ensure work is performed safely according to GE standards and local requirements.

Contribute to overall quality and excellence in execution of commissioning.

Coordinate on-site commissioning activities according to the commissioning plan.

Provide support to the site teams regarding the technical issues or challenges.

Keep good records about site activities, work performed, issues faced and how they were dealt with (non-conformity) to provide feedback to business and support it with information in case of claims.

Collaborate in resolving complex problems.

Ensure the project is being executed with quality and within the budget.

Submit daily reports on site activities.

Update the commissioning daily tracker.

Constant communication with the project team to provide status updates and to support on addressing issues.

Collect and provide RoEs (Return of Experience) so the business can improve on potential gaps.

Assist in the development and training of junior commissioning engineers

Enforcing GE core values and equal opportunity, the Commissioning leader will need to ensure respectful and safe work environment for the team. 

Mandatory Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 5 years’ experience (OR) a High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of field experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience on substation commissioning.

95% Travel and be available for work on project sites in Canada and US. Including international and comply with GE travel guidelines.

Valid driver’s license

Desired Characteristics:

Proficiency in any data acquisition software considered an asset.

Resilience.

Good understanding of electro-mechanical systems.

Ability to multitask and shift between many different projects and initiatives with tight deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork skills and autonomy.

Strong customer service orientation.

Ability to navigate cross-functions and create a good rapport with other teams (Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Fleet Support, EHS, HR, etc.).

Ability to comply with mandatory requests on time, such as: trainings, timesheets, expense reports, daily reports, and other administrative tasks.

Understand and implement, when required, cost and schedule control for commissioning scope.

Strong EHS culture.

Collaboration mindset.

Lead by example.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and have good computer skills.

Electrical or mechanical installation experience considered an asset.

Technical skills in programming and testing of PLC’s and Controls.

Testing of power distribution and delivery equipment to include Low/medium Voltage Switchgear, Relays and Transformers

Testing of power distribution and delivery equipment to include High Voltage Switchgear, Relays and Transformers

Experience in the repair and refurbishment of LV (Low Voltage) and MV (Medium Voltage) circuit breakers (OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) equipment such as Siemens, GE, ABB, SquareD, Multilin and Schweitzer Relays).

Electrical or mechanical installation experience considered an asset.

French considered an asset

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

The salary range for this position is 122,300.00 - 163,100.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 122,300.00 - 163,100.00 - 203,900.00 USD Annual

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.Projected Close Out: March 1st, 2025

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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: Yes