Senior Marine Power Systems & Test Engineer

GE Vernova; Coventry; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer role is based at the Marine Power Test Facility in Whetstone, United Kingdom. The role focuses on electrical leadership for commissioning, installation, testing, and maintenance of high-voltage and low-voltage power systems, while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across complex projects.

You will manage safe working practices, develop design and test documentation, and supervise tests and control room operations as part of a

Qualifications

• Electrical HV authorised & some experience in managing safe systems of work.
• Proven record of continuous professional development.
• Must have established record of sitework.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal in English.
• Customer Focused.
• Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including “SC Clearance” and “UK Eyes Only Clearance” which are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Competent and proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning.
• Carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects.
• Produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards.
• Install and commission cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS systems, generators and motors, power conversion / converters; ensure installation, commissioning and testing meet internal standards, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Manage upkeep and maintenance requirements of the facility and specific systems and equipment.
• Produce commissioned, tested and maintenance documentation in accordance with Company Quality and Safety Management Systems BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV.
• Supervise test, trials and control room operations in line with approved procedures and safe working practices.
• Establish and manage design documentation and drawings control as necessary.
• Work with site leadership and EHS to manage safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements for electrical work and testing.
• Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.
• Supervise Permit and LOTO systems as a SAP at MPTF.

Skills

HV electrical leadership

Site work experience

English communication

UK security clearance eligibility

Job description

GE Vernova’s Lead Power Systems & Test Engineer role is based at the Marine Power Test Facility in Whetstone, United Kingdom. The role focuses on electrical leadership for commissioning, installation, testing, and maintenance of high-voltage and low-voltage power systems, while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across complex projects.

You will manage safe working practices, develop design and test documentation, and supervise tests and control room operations as part of a