HV Substation Commissioning Engineer

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager and based remotely in the UK with approx. 90% travel, the Substation Commissioning Engineer is responsible for ensuring all site testing, commissioning, and installation activities are carried out to the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Quality and in a manner that safeguards the Environment.

This includes maintaining compliance with GE Grid and their clients' policies and procedures in addition to UK and international regulation.

Job Description

Location : Remote, able to travel significantly to sites across UK & Europe (approx. 90% travel)

Summary :

• Ensure all site commissioning and installation activities are carried out to the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Quality and in a manner that safeguards the environment.
• Ensure that all site commissioning activities are undertaken in full compliance with GE Grid and client policies and procedures in addition to UK and international legislation.
• Test, commission, and service installed primary and secondary equipment during construction and in-service substation operations.
• Effectively execute projects in line with client and GE expectations, programmes, and budgets.
• Ensure accurate onsite test records, reports, and quality documentation are created, maintained, and circulated in accordance with GE internal governance and GE quality plans.
• Effectively work alongside other assigned staff as part of a team to successfully deliver projects.
• Travel throughout the UK and globally as and when required. Estimated 90% travel requirements.
• Able to work on offshore windfarms.
• Full UK / EU driving license required. A company car will be provided.
• Effective and efficient testing and commissioning of substation equipment ensuring that agreed work is carried out in accordance with the preset time scales and budgets.
• Responsible for the preparation, creation, and issue of site documentation including but not limited to RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statement), NCRs (Nonconformance Report), TQs (Technical Queries) in accordance with approved processes and procedures.
• Communicating site non-compliances and/or deviations to the Site Manager & Project Engineer.
• Reports to the Site Manager / Project Manager and Commissioning Manager.
• Enacting the role of LV Authorised Person in accordance with requirements of the GE LV Safe System of Work (LVSSOW) procedures.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions :

At GE Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy-efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions, we help enable the transition for a greener, more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work :

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge and are always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and you'll need to bring a solution-focused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer :

A key role in a dynamic international working environment.

Competitive benefits and great development opportunities including private health insurance.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

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