Job Description Summary GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Tester to lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities for high-voltage electrical equipment and systems. This role ensures protected installation, testing, troubleshooting, and customer handover of critical power infrastructure — including substations, transformers, generators, turbines, and HVDC systems — while meeting rigorous safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.

Job Description Core Responsibilities

Lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities.

Perform and supervise electrical and mechanical testing of:

HV circuit breakers

Disconnect switches

Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Transformers

Generators and turbines

Protection and control systems

Auxiliary systems

HVDC systems and substations

Lead site teams, technicians, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.

Coordinate daily site activities and commissioning schedules.

Troubleshoot complex technical problems and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Manage punch lists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), technical issues, site instructions, and completion documentation.

Review technical drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), specifications, commissioning procedures, and test results.

Support customer coordination, switching activities, energization, startup, and acceptance testing.

Maintain accurate technical reports, test records, daily reports, and project documentation.

Safety & Quality

Safety and quality leadership are core expectations of this role. The candidate must be comfortable working under:

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements

OSHA / NFPA 70E standards

NETA / NERC / IEC standards

GE Vernova safety and quality procedures





Site-specific permit and energization requirements

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain high safety and quality standards even under significant schedule pressure.

Leadership Expectations

Beyond technical execution, this role requires:

Mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

Coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Managing contractors and suppliers.

Making sound decisions during critical site situations.

Communicating effectively with customers and project management.

Managing competing priorities under schedule pressure.

Providing technical leadership and remote support when needed.

Establishing best practices and driving continuous improvement in commissioning execution.

Project Management Component

This role carries project execution responsibility across the full project lifecycle:

Planning → Mobilization → Installation → Pre-Commissioning → Commissioning → Testing → Energization → Startup → Customer Acceptance

Responsibilities include control over:

Schedule

Resources and equipment

Costs and manpower

Technical documentationRisks and opportunities

Customer requirements

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED

Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems (experience level depending on seniority).

Desired Characteristics

Experience with HV substations and/or hydroelectric power plants.

Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting experience.

Proven experience leading field teams.

Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60–75%+, depending on position).

Ability to work in Canada, the U.S., and potentially internationally.

Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEEE 115, NETA, NERC, and IEC standards.

Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Fluency in English required; French or other languages are an asset depending on region.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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