ACS Tester

• →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 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.

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.

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

Responsibilities include control over:

• Schedule
• Resources and equipment
• Costs and manpower
• Technical documentation
• Risks and opportunities
• Customer requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems (experience level depending on seniority).

• 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.