Commissioning Engineer
GE Vernova
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Execute commissioning procedures for utility-scale BESS systems, including battery management systems (BMS), inverters, switchgear, and SCADA interfaces.
- Perform pre-functional and functional testing of all system components according to commissioning plans.
- Conduct point-to-point checks, insulation resistance tests, performance tests, and system startup.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues related to electrical, control, and communication systems.
- Document test results, prepare commissioning reports, and maintain logs of issues and resolutions.
- Coordinate with lead commissioning engineer, project managers, subcontractors and help ensure project milestones are met.
- Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Support remote and onsite troubleshooting post-commissioning as required and perpetuate field engineering and/or product knowledge.
- Perform administrative functions; such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheets, and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis.
- Be knowledgeable of and conduct work activities in compliance with, the Energy Safety (EHS) Manual and Safety (EHS) policies.
- Exercise good judgment in controlling costs and expenditures of Company funds.
- Protect the Company's capital investments and Intellectual Property by properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment for which responsible.
- Make contributions to the continued development and refinement of SSS Engineering Standards and Procedures (incl. Method Statements, Risk Assessments etc).
- Develop knowledge of SSS Terms and Conditions and those of customers and subcontractors, and perform activities so as to minimize risk and assure compliance.
- Dotted-line responsibility for assigned field resources to include: Provide performance feedback for field resources to service manager and employees as needed/required.
- Assist Service Manager with retention and attraction of qualified field resources (including candidate screening, hiring recommendations, etc).
Requirements
- Minimum HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Previous experience of commissioning or field service experience in utility-scale renewable energy or electrical installation projects.
- Experience with BESS technologies, PCS (power conversion systems), and SCADA/PLC systems preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel frequently and work at remote project sites for extended durations.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
commissioning proceduresbattery management systemsinvertersswitchgearSCADA interfacespre-functional testingfunctional testingtroubleshootingelectrical schematicswiring diagrams
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationjudgmentteam coordinationadministrative skillsattention to detailtime managementadaptabilitycustomer serviceleadership
Certifications
HNC in Electrical EngineeringHNC in Electronic Engineering