Site Supervisor

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Supervisor, where you'll play a crucial role in the installation and commissioning of power transformers. This dynamic position requires a strong electrical background and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safety and compliance. You'll coordinate site activities, provide technical guidance, and engage with customers and stakeholders. With a hybrid work setup and a travel requirement of 60%, this role offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to the energy transition. Be part of an innovative team that is shaping the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in power transformer installation and commissioning.
• Strong hands-on electrical expertise and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead power transformer installation and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical support and manage customer interactions.

Skills

Power Transformers Installation

Electrical Engineering

Technical Documentation

Problem-Solving

EHS Regulations Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join a team driving the future of energy transformation!

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Site Supervisor with expertise in Power Transformers installation and commissioning. In this role, you will act as the key link between the factory, site operators, and customers, ensuring seamless transformer installation and commissioning while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

This role is not a full-time on-site position—expect a 60% travel requirement, with the remaining time spent in a hybrid work setup (office/home) as agreed with management.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Site Coordination & Supervision: Lead the technical portion of power transformer installation and commissioning, ensuring site activities follow engineering standards, compliance regulations, and customer expectations.
2. Technical Guidance & Support: Act as the key interface between factory engineers, regional site supervisors, and customers to troubleshoot issues, provide technical support, and resolve non-conformities.
3. Regional Supervisor Qualification: Work on the qualification process for regional site supervisors, ensuring they are trained to company and industry standards.
4. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Independently assess and resolve technical challenges on-site without relying solely on factory support.
5. Site Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and issue Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and Technical Queries (TQs), ensuring full documentation of site activities.
6. Customer & Stakeholder Management: Lead discussions with customers, project managers, and engineering teams to coordinate transformer installations, handle site incidents, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).
2. Proven experience in power transformer installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
3. Strong hands-on electrical expertise (rather than electronics).
4. Ability to work independently on problem-solving and technical decision-making.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing reports and technical documentation.
6. Solid understanding of EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulations and the ability to enforce safety compliance under pressure.
7. Availability to travel (60%) based on project needs.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

1. Experience with coordinating and training site teams.
2. Knowledge of ISO standards and compliance regulations.
3. Familiarity with power transformer testing and commissioning procedures.
4. Strong leadership skills—not just a messenger but a proactive problem solver.

If you’re an experienced Site Supervisor with a strong electrical background in power transformers, and you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on role where problem-solving and leadership are key, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and become a crucial part of our energy transition journey.

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of the English Electric group, delivering power transformers, later merged into GEC Alsthom and then became ALSTOM, acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and strategic location at the heart of the UK's transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility is renowned worldwide for its expertise in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers up to 800kV.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy sector, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a more energy-efficient grid to meet tomorrow's needs. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating renewables onto the grid to drive towards carbon neutrality. We help enable the transition to a greener, more reliable grid, offering the most advanced and comprehensive product and solution portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge — driven to find the best solutions. Our projects are unique and interesting, requiring a solution-focused, positive approach. Surrounded by committed colleagues, if you bring ingenuity and a desire to make an impact, you'll be involved in game-changing, diverse projects that contribute to the energy transition.

What We Offer

A key role in a dynamic, international environment with considerable flexibility in work arrangements.

Competitive benefits and excellent development opportunities, including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No