Hydro Construction & Commissioning Leader (Canada)

GE Vernova; Tampere; On-site; EUR 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Construction & Commissioning Leader to drive site construction execution and commissioning support across Canada Hydro projects. You will lead regional-site activities, coordinate with engineering, sourcing, and service teams, and ensure safe, compliant, high-quality, on-time delivery across rehabilitation, modernization, upgrades, and new installations.

The role emphasizes leadership of multiple sites, risk management, and continuous improvement, with frequent travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in construction, pre-commissioning, field operations, or project execution leadership in hydropower, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading large hydro rehabilitation, modernization, upgrade, or installation projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution for hydro equipment and systems across Canada Hydro projects (excluding Quebec).
• Provide commissioning support and interface coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee regional oversight across multiple active project sites, ensuring alignment to priorities, standards, and commitments.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement in field execution practices across Canada Hydro.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Project Managers, Engineering, Sourcing, EHS, Quality, and Service teams to deliver outcomes.
• Support tendering bids and planning phases with execution expertise and risk assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Construction & Commissioning Leader to drive site construction execution and commissioning support across Canada Hydro projects. You will lead regional-site activities, coordinate with engineering, sourcing, and service teams, and ensure safe, compliant, high-quality, on-time delivery across rehabilitation, modernization, upgrades, and new installations.

The role emphasizes leadership of multiple sites, risk management, and continuous improvement, with frequent travel