Technical Advisor mBOP

AL7303 GE Renewable Energy Canada Inc.; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

GE Renewable Energy Canada Inc. is seeking an on-site Technical Field Advisor (Mechanical Balance of Plant/ Piping) to lead field activities for hydroelectric projects.

You will ensure piping works align with design, standards, quality, and safety requirements, while driving safety culture and on-time, within-budget delivery. The role requires extensive field management experience on construction sites, strong leadership, and the ability to resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years hydroelectric generator experience.
• Experience in supervising hydro power plant construction.
• Strong knowledge of hydroelectric plant systems and structures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS compliance and evaluate hazards on site.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to on-site teams.
• Review drawings, specs, procedures and ensure compliance with design and OEM requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and lead field teams in planning and execution.
• Prepare as-built documentation and support O&M handover.

Skills

Safety leadership

Clear communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Read drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering

Equivalent technical diploma with hydro/power plant experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Technical Field Advisor (Mechanical Balance of Plant/ Piping) is the on-site technical specialist supporting the installation and commissioning of hydroelectric power projects. This role ensures that the piping work are executed in accordance with the design, technical standards, quality requirements, and health and safety regulations.

Job Description

The Technical Field Advisor is responsible for preparing, directing and controlling the different phases of field operations for a project. This role is crucial to ensure that site works are completed safely, at the required quality standards, on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction sites management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS compliance, evaluate tasks to assess hazards posing risks to workers, confirm controls are in place to prevent injuries and unplanned events.
• Stop work if risks are not sufficiently mitigated Promote and uphold a strong safety culture; ensure all technical work complies with EHS requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, method statements, and job safety analyses for high-risk activities (lifts, hot work, working at heights, energized work, piping system testing).
• Support implementation of environmental protection measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, permits, and regulatory obligations during construction and commissioning.
• Work closely with the Site Manager to plan and sequence construction activities.
• Provide input to construction schedules for technical tasks and critical path activities.
• Provide input to construction schedules for technical tasks and critical path activities.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and expertise to on site construction teams.
• Lead and direct various labour teams in the planning and execution of daily activities.
• Closely monitor critical installation processes.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and manuals.
• Verify that construction and installation work complies with design, codes, standards, and OEM requirements.
• Participate in inspections and critical quality checks.
• Support resolution of technical non-conformances and punch list items.
• Support resolution of technical non-conformances and punch list items.
• Support constructability reviews and propose solutions to technical and logistical constraints.
• Coordinate with specialized subcontractors for key installation tasks.
• Review and validate test results.
• Support preparation of as-built documentation and O&M handover packages.
• Provide regular updates to project leadership on technical issues, risks, and progress.
• Act as site technical point of contact for design engineers, project managers, methods engineers, subcontractors and customer representatives.
• Participate in technical meetings, design clarifications, and change management discussions.
• Lead or contribute to root cause analysis for construction issues.
• Recommend technical solutions, field changes and design optimizations where appropriate.
• Capture lessons learned and improvement opportunities for future projects and standard practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering or a related technical discipline Equivalent technical diploma with substantial hydro or power plant construction experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior hydro electric generator experience, preferably in a supervisor capacity Strong technical knowledge of hydroelectric plant systems and structures Minimum of 5-years in piping installation in turbines or generators Excellent computer skills and MS office knowledge

Skills

• Actively respect all safety instructions detailed in the site EHS plan and being proactive on all safety related topics at the work site Report any quality issues and non-conformities and ensure the site quality plan is respected at every step of the work Ability to lead, motivate and empower staff Perform skilled duties involving piping installation and testing Read and understand manuals, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Work under pressure Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a field environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $92,800 to $139,200 CAD.
• Bonus eligibility: annual bonus.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

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