E&C - GIS Technical Coordinator

AL7957 Grid Solutions Middle East FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to oversee field service and technical activities. You will organize, document, and mentor a large supervisor pool while driving project delivery and strategic problem solving.

The role involves collaboration across Field Service, Project, Tooling and Planning teams, with emphasis on quality and timely outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering Technology or equivalent, with at least 6 years in technical

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering Technology or a diploma with relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as Technical Manager/Field Service Eng. or GIS engineering.
• Experience in customer relationship management, project implementation, and technical analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English; travel up to ~10% in MEA region.

Responsibilities

• Technical Coordination & Documentation: draft and manage key documents (Method Statements, NCRs, RCA, schedules, resource plans).
• Training & Mentorship: develop skills of over 60 supervisors across MEA for Maintenance and E&C projects.
• Strategy & Problem Solving: propose solutions beyond standard procedures using data for independent decisions.
• People Management: provide indirect staffing support and performance development.
• Collaboration: work autonomously while coordinating with Field Service, Project, Tooling, and Planning managers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer relationship management

Project execution

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering Technology

Diploma with relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

This role include repairs (both returns and field), technical support or a field service or other service request. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Coordination & Documentation

  Organize, communicate, and document technical work effectively. Draft and manage key documents, including Method Statements, non-conformance reports (NCRs), root cause analysis (RCA) reports, project schedules, and resource plans.

• Training & Mentorship

  Develop the technical skills of over 60 supervisors across the MEA region to support Maintenance and E&C projects. Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced team members.

• Strategy & Problem Solving

  Utilize deep technical knowledge and critical thinking to propose solutions that go beyond standard procedures. Analyze data from various internal and external sources to make sound, independent decisions. Lead small, low-risk projects and drive team consensus on technical topics.

• People Management

  Provide indirect people management, including staffing support and performance development. Communicate performance expectations clearly and handle sensitive personnel issues as required.

• Collaboration

  Work autonomously while coordinating closely with the Field Service, Project, Tooling, and Planning managers to meet customer expectations. Apply best practices and ensure seamless integration across different functional areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Technology or a diploma with relevant work experience
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Technical Manager, Field Service Engineering, and/or Engineering on Gas Insulated Substations (GIS)
• Experience in customer relationship management, project implementation, and technical analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in English
• This role requires around 10% travel across MEA region

Desired Characteristics

• Arabic and French are an advantage
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Established project management skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com