Job opportunity
ACS Tester
GE Vernova, Inc.
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Tester to lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities for high-voltage electrical equipment and systems. This role ensures safe installation, testing, troubleshooting, and customer handover of critical power infrastructure — including substations, transformers, generators, turbines, and HVDC systems — while meeting rigorous safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities.
Perform and supervise electrical and mechanical testing of:
HV circuit breakers
Disconnect switches
Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
Transformers
Generators and turbines
Protection and control systems
Auxiliary systems
HVDC systems and substations
Lead site teams, technicians, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate daily site activities and commissioning schedules.
Troubleshoot complex technical problems and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Manage punch lists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), technical issues, site instructions, and completion documentation.
Review technical drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), specifications, commissioning procedures, and test results.
Support customer coordination, switching activities, energization, startup, and acceptance testing.
Maintain accurate technical reports, test records, daily reports, and project documentation.
Safety & Quality
Safety and quality leadership are core expectations of this role. The candidate must be comfortable working under:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
OSHA / NFPA 70E standards
NETA / NERC / IEC standards
GE Vernova safety and quality procedures
Site-specific permit and energization requirements
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain high safety and quality standards even under significant schedule pressure.
Leadership Expectations
Beyond technical execution, this role requires:
Mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Managing contractors and suppliers.
Making sound decisions during critical site situations.
Communicating effectively with customers and project management.
Managing competing priorities under schedule pressure.
Providing technical leadership and remote support when needed.
Establishing best practices and driving continuous improvement in commissioning execution.
Project Management Component
This role carries project execution responsibility across the full project lifecycle:
Planning → Mobilization → Installation → Pre-Commissioning → Commissioning → Testing → Energization → Startup → Customer Acceptance
Responsibilities include control over:
Schedule
Resources and equipment
Costs and manpower
Technical documentationRisks and opportunities
Customer requirements
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED
Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems (experience level depending on seniority).
Desired Characteristics
Experience with HV substations and/or hydroelectric power plants.
Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
Proven experience leading field teams.
Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60–75%+, depending on position).
Ability to work in Canada, the U.S., and potentially internationally.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEEE 115, NETA, NERC, and IEC standards.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Fluency in English required; French or other languages are an asset depending on region.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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Apply on source site GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Tester to lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities for high-voltage electrical equipment and systems. This role ensures safe installation, testing, troubleshooting, and customer handover of critical power infrastructure — including substations, transformers, generators, turbines, and HVDC systems — while meeting rigorous safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities.
Perform and supervise electrical and mechanical testing of:
HV circuit breakers
Disconnect switches
Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
Transformers
Generators and turbines
Protection and control systems
Auxiliary systems
HVDC systems and substations
Lead site teams, technicians, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate daily site activities and commissioning schedules.
Troubleshoot complex technical problems and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Manage punch lists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), technical issues, site instructions, and completion documentation.
Review technical drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), specifications, commissioning procedures, and test results.
Support customer coordination, switching activities, energization, startup, and acceptance testing.
Maintain accurate technical reports, test records, daily reports, and project documentation.
Safety & Quality
Safety and quality leadership are core expectations of this role. The candidate must be comfortable working under:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
OSHA / NFPA 70E standards
NETA / NERC / IEC standards
GE Vernova safety and quality procedures
Site-specific permit and energization requirements
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain high safety and quality standards even under significant schedule pressure.
Leadership Expectations
Beyond technical execution, this role requires:
Mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Managing contractors and suppliers.
Making sound decisions during critical site situations.
Communicating effectively with customers and project management.
Managing competing priorities under schedule pressure.
Providing technical leadership and remote support when needed.
Establishing best practices and driving continuous improvement in commissioning execution.
Project Management Component
This role carries project execution responsibility across the full project lifecycle:
Planning → Mobilization → Installation → Pre-Commissioning → Commissioning → Testing → Energization → Startup → Customer Acceptance
Responsibilities include control over:
Schedule
Resources and equipment
Costs and manpower
Technical documentationRisks and opportunities
Customer requirements
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED
Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems (experience level depending on seniority).
Desired Characteristics
Experience with HV substations and/or hydroelectric power plants.
Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
Proven experience leading field teams.
Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60–75%+, depending on position).
Ability to work in Canada, the U.S., and potentially internationally.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEEE 115, NETA, NERC, and IEC standards.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Fluency in English required; French or other languages are an asset depending on region.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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