ACS Tester

GE Vernova; Quebec; In loco; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Tester to lead pre-commissioning through startup and testing of high-voltage equipment, ensuring safe installation and customer handover for substations, transformers, generators, turbines, and HVDC systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary site teams, and drive continuous improvement while traveling extensively across Canada, the U.S., and possibly internationally.

Competenze

• 5+ years of field experience in electrical power systems.
• Experience leading field teams on HV projects.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.

Mansioni

• Lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate site teams, contractors, and vendors to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Review drawings, SLDs, specifications, and test results; prepare accurate reports and documentation.

Conoscenze

Electrical power systems

Field team leadership

Troubleshooting

Travel 60-75%

Safety compliance

Formazione

High School Diploma / GED

Descrizione del lavoro

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 safe 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 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 safe 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.

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 documentation
• Risks 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