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GE Vernova Lead Commissioning Engineer in Stafford, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

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

• To ensure all site commissioning and installation activities are carried out to the highest standards of Health, Safety and Quality and in a manner that safeguards the environment.

• To ensure that all site commissioning activities are undertaken in full compliance with GE Grid and client policies and procedures, in addition to UK and International legislation.

• To undertake testing and commissioning activities on newly installed primary and secondary equipment during construction phases of projects and during in-service substation reconfigurations or extensions.

• To effectively manage and supervise staff to ensure projects are executed in line with Client and GE expectations, programmes and within budget.

• To ensure accurate on-site test records, reports and quality documentation are created, maintained, and circulated in accordance with GE internal governance and GE quality plans.

• Liaise with the Commissioning Manager to effectively supervise, train, mentor and co-ordinate training and development plans for other assigned commissioning staff on site.

• To undertake assignments throughout the UK and globally as and when required.

• To undertake assignments or work on Offshore projects.

• To enact the role of LVAP on projects where GE are the Principal Contractor.

Job Description

Responsibilities & Operations:

  • Promote safe working practices and continual improvement in site safety culture.

  • Responsible for the effective and efficient testing and commissioning of substation equipment ensuring that agreed activities are carried out in strict accordance with the pre-set time scales, budgets and applicable quality processes.

  • Effectively undertakes operational responsible for the daily management and setting to work of site commissioning field resources in order to maximize the potential for successful project delivery.

  • Responsible for the preparation, creation and issue of site test documentation including but not limited to RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement), NCR’s (Non-conformance Report), TQ’s (Technical Queries) in accordance with approved processes and procedures.

  • Communicating site non-compliances or deviations to Site Manager and Project Engineer.

  • Reports to the Site Manager / Project Manager and Commissioning Manager.

  • Enacts the role of LV Authorised Person (Advanced) in accordance with requirements of GE Low Voltage Safe Systems of Work (LVSSOW) procedures.

  • Demonstrates expert knowledge and experience in the field of Site Commissioning.

  • Capable of working independently in problem solving and decision making.

Deliverables:

  • Responsible for organising work to an agreed program and to execute commissioning activities within the pre-set time scales and budgets.

  • Demonstrate adequate skills in interpretation, optimisation and application of company policies to achieve key deliverables.

Values:

  • Comply with the GE code of ethics.

Measurement:

  • Project delivery within budget

  • Timely submission of weekly reports

  • Quality, Environmental, Safety Improvement Indicators

  • Adherence to company procedures, rules and GE Beliefs

Education / Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / HND in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.

Specific Knowledge:

  • Experience & knowledge of HV substation protection relays, SCADA systems an IEC61850 protocol.

  • Testing & Commissioning of HV and LV Switchgear and Equipment.

  • Fault finding on protection schemes and use of test equipment such as omicron, programma & megger.

  • Computer literate.

Business understanding:

  • Knowledge and experience of Construction and Field Services site work.

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, 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.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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