Senior Commissioning Advisor

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Commissioning Advisor to lead the commissioning activities for a combined cycle power plant, ensuring installation, testing, and operation meet project specs and safety standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, and plant operations to support PMO activities, supervision of field teams, and successful handover of plant systems. This role requires travel to construction sites and extended remote assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum of 7 years of commissioning experience in the power generation industry, with specific experience in combined cycle power plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Lead and supervise commissioning personnel, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Oversee testing, inspection, and validation of plant systems, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, HRSGs, and auxiliary equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical or operational issues during commissioning and start-up.
• Ensure procedures, test records, punch lists, and turnover documentation are completed and maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Analytical

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy while helping customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

If you are excited by the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world, where you’ll make and impact ; meeting the basic requirements below?
We’d love to hear from you.

In this role As one of our Senior Commissioning Advisor You’ll be responsible for leading the Site’s commissioning activities of a combined cycle power plant, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and operating in accordance with project specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.

In this key role You’ll works closely with our Stakeholders inclusive of engineering, construction, and plant operations teams to support the PMO at Gas Power part of GEV accountable for successful start-up, testing, and handover of Combine Cycle plant systems.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

• Develop detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and operations teams to align commissioning activities with overall project objectives.
• Support the development of system turnover and start-up plans.

Commissioning Execution

• Lead and supervise commissioning personnel, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Oversee the testing, inspection, and validation of plant systems, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and auxiliary equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical or operational issues encountered during commissioning and start-up.
• Ensure systems are commissioned efficiently and are ready for safe and reliable operation.

Documentation and Reporting

• Ensure commissioning procedures, test records, punch lists, and turnover documentation are completed accurately and maintained properly.
• Prepare regular progress updates, reports, and technical findings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clear records of system status, deficiencies, and resolutions throughout the commissioning process.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all commissioning activities comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Implement site safety protocols and participate in risk assessments, hazard reviews, and mitigation planning.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Support and Communication

• Serve as a key point of contact between clients, contractors, partners, and regulatory representatives during commissioning activities.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to plant operators and commissioning team members.
• Foster effective communication across teams to support timely issue resolution and successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum of 7 years of commissioning experience in the power generation industry, with specific experience in combined cycle power plants.

Other Eligibility

• Ability to Travel / Work Remote at Construction Sites
• Work long-term remote assignments supporting project installation up to 100% of the time

Desired Characteristics

• 2 years of experience In a leadership role with project and contractor’s planning and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong organizational communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural project teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and site conditions.

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 position

Application Deadline: October 31, 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 09, 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.