Global Lab and System Commissioning Manager

Global Lab and System Commissioning Manager

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

• Accountable for application of the departmental standard installation/testing, quality & HSE (Health, Safety & environment) practices and guidelines globally.
• Be involved from the requirements phase, ensuring requirements are SMART and testable.
• Manage the testing for the full hardware and software development lifecycle test management.
• Establish a standard process to assess, review and record the testing needs and boundaries of each project to ensure that the control system is verified to the maximum extent possible before leaving the factory.
• Be familiar with the regulatory requirements specific to the lab and ensures all users are in compliance with those standards.
• Oversee laboratory safety and ensure the laboratory remains in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. In cases where non‑compliance is found, document the instances as well as how they were abated.
• Generate standard plans, procedures and specifications for the development of integration system tests, full system tests, and factory acceptance tests and commissioning tests at site.
• Provide immediate feedback and seek to correct behaviours of the team that do not foster a good culture or contribute towards unsafe behaviour or bad practices that jeopardize our achievements.
• Ensure that standard process, policies, and procedures are defined and adhered to in all geographical locations of the verification and validation department.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to meet project and departmental specific objectives.
• Prepare/contribute to the generation of standard commissioning test procedures in coordination with System Engineering / Project Validation & Verification Lead and reference to contractual requirements and international standards.
• Gather return of experience throughout the execution of the testing of each project, to provide a conclusive report on the return of experience at the end of the project.

• Degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Significant and demonstrated years of experience in power generation, systems design, development and operation of control systems.
• Demonstrable technical leadership experience.
• Demonstrated years of proven experience in the position of Commissioning Engineer in high‑voltage field.
• Good knowledge of overall 400kV substation, HVDC system (LCC/VSC/SVC) including control and protection system.
• Knowledge of overall HVDC system operational behaviour and impact on equipment to make decisions when leading system testing at site is essential.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
• Knowledge of control and protection cubicle circuit diagram, field cabling protection relays, HV/MV/LV switch gear, IEDs and distributed control system.
• Knowledge of requirements management.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English.
• Must be able and willing to work both in the office and on sites worldwide for extended periods.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• A significant ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Proactively serves on cross‑functional leadership teams; makes decisions independently.

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination  you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge – and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution‑focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game‑changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements. Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities – including private health insurance.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No