North America PV and BESS Commissioning Leader

GE Vernova, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova NAM PV and BESS Commissioning Leader will oversee the commissioning of sites across NAM, managing 1500–2000 Cx units yearly. Collaborate with project management to align schedules and resources. Develop dashboards and guide field operations to meet cost, safety, and schedule targets.

The role requires leadership of a mixed team and strong problem-solving abilities, with travel up to 30% and a focus on reliability and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience relevant to the role.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commissioning schedules across NAM to ensure contractual objectives.
• Manage all assigned commissioning resources across the portfolio; coordinate with the resource manager.
• Develop and manage executive dashboards tracking progress, issues, and metrics.
• Provide electrical and/or mechanical support to customers, field service engineers or contractors.
• Be the single point of contact for customers on site and responsible for all site operations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Travel readiness

MS Office

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The NAM PV and BESS Commissioning Leader will lead the commissioning of many projects sites across NAM on a yearly basis. Total volume of units Cx on a yearly basis is between 1500 – 2000. The commissioning leader will work closely with the project management team to understand and manage all commissioning schedules for all project sites. In addition, the commissioning leader will work closely with the resource manager to ensure resources are assigned across the portfolio. In this role you will be utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage all commissioning schedules across NAM to ensure we meet contractual objectives.
• Manager all assigned commissioning resources across the portfolio. Work with resource manager to ramp up resources to meet Cx needs.
• Develop and manage executive level dashboard tracking progress, issues, and metrics.
• Develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals.
• Provide electrical and/or mechanical support to various customers, GEV field service engineers or 3rd party contractors.
• Manage Cx spare parts strategy for Inverters and Transformers.
• Be the single point of contact for the customer at site (s) and be directly responsible for all site operations on Projects including site management, technical advisory services, Field execution performance (quality, schedule, EHS & Cost).
• Lead a team of experienced GEV personnel and contractors to achieve the target
• Responsible to develop field execution strategies, site staffing estimates, customer/ constructor meetings, and tender documents
• Record product issues and provide feedback to Engineering and Quality, identifying ongoing problems and common faults across similar products, analyze risks, establish contingency plans, and identify trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigation action
• Expertise in overall field operations to ensure process discipline on site and assign site teams based on project requirements to ensure contract requirements are met
• During execution, monitor project performance in all areas including cost, schedule, technical advisory services, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and quality
• Identify performance issues and provide the leadership to resolve issues and ensure the project success

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associates Degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of experience relevant to the role
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time on short notice.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• US Person with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projects.
• Ability to execute increasingly complicated assignments, which require considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment
• Possess detailed knowledge, competence and expertise with installation and commissioning tasks and services
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills which has resulted in success
• Served as Customer focal point on project sites and manage subcontractors or partner contract to ensure success
• Solid technical background, project management, and services experience
• Construction subcontracting and contract administration experience
• Possesses leadership qualities that align with GE Vernova Way.
• Background in a customer facing position within a Service environment.
• The work environment at onsite locations is of a construction type setting. Whilst performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of trips, slips and falls. The noise level on-site or on-board ships can be excessive, personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications.
• SAP knowledge is strongly desired.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: October 03, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 25, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.