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Job Description SummaryGE Vernova is seeking a skilled Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Tester to lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing,
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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
Requirements
~1 min read- 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- Canada
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 4, 2026
- First seen
- November 4, 2026
- Last seen
- November 10, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 7
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 33%
- Scored at
- November 11, 2026
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