Commissioning Specialist
Posted 2025-04-24Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Commissioning Specialist is responsible for performing the tests under GE GSI scope of work determined by the Commissioning Manager / Coordinator for the specific project according with safety, quality, and technical requirements. Working with the Commissioning Lead and Commissioning Coordinator, the Commissioning Specialist will be executing the commissioning plan with the on-site supervision of the Commissioning Lead or equivalent, performing the tests, ensuring the products and equipment reach an acceptable result as per the documentation, troubleshooting when necessary, and submitting the test reports as soon as they are finished to the team for review. It?s also a responsibility of the Commissioning Specialist to provide feedback about the tests and processes to improve them and/or to correct potential gaps.
Job Description
About Us:
Come bring your energy to change the world Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. 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. GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova, we 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 green energy transition
Essential Responsibilities: ? Preparation and planning phase: ? Support the project execution team on commissioning matters. ? Technical governance and customer relations on commissioning matters. ? Plan and support pre-commissioning effort (instrumentation, documentation, etc.).
Execution phase:
? Ensure work is performed safely according with GE standards and local requirements.
? Contribute to overall quality and excellence in execution of commissioning.
? Perform instrument functionality verification at site.
? Responsible for the start-up of the various auxiliaries? system.
? Conduct electrical commissioning tests on instrumentation.
? Conduct commissioning tests (electrical and mechanical) of auxiliaries? systems of Substation plants and synchronous condenser facilities.
? Perform the electrical test support for the start-up of Substation plants and synchronous condenser facilities.
? Perform LOTO and safety preparations as required for the commissioning tests.
? Provide support to the site teams regarding the technical issues or challenges.
? Keep good records about site activities, work performed, issues faced and how they were dealt with (non-conformity) to provide feedback to business and support it with information in case of claims.
? Collaborate in resolving complex problems.
Mandatory Qualifications / Requirements: ? Strong EHS culture. ? Be available for work on project sites in Canada and US. ? Good understanding of electro-mechanical systems. ? Ability to multitask and shift between many different projects and initiatives with tight deadlines. ? Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork skills and autonomy. ? Ability to build strong customer relationships. ? Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision. ? Strong customer service orientation. ? Ability to navigate cross-functions and create a good rapport with other teams (Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Fleet Support, EHS, HR, etc.). ? Ability to comply with mandatory requests on time, such as: trainings, timesheets, expense reports, daily reports, etc. ? Understand and implement, when required, cost and schedule control for commissioning scope. ? Must be proficient in French and English.
Technical:
? Technical skills in programming and testing of PLC?s and Controls
? Testing of power distribution and delivery equipment of Low/medium Voltage Switchgear, disconnect switch, circuit breaker, capacitor bank, reactor, and Transformers.
? Testing of power distribution and delivery equipment of High Voltage Switchgear, Switchgear, disconnect switch, circuit breaker, capacitor bank, reactor, and Transformers.
? Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and have good computer skills.
Desired Characteristics:
Proficiency in any data acquisition software considered an asset.
Electrical or mechanical installation experience considered an asset.
? propos de nous :
Apportez votre ?nergie pour changer le monde. Grid Solutions, faisant partie du portefeuille d'entreprises ?nerg?tiques de GE Vernova, sert des clients dans le monde entier avec plus de 12 000 employ?s. Grid Solutions fournit des ?quipements, des syst?mes et des services pour acheminer l'?lectricit? de mani?re fiable et efficace du point de g?n?ration aux consommateurs finaux. Nous ?lectrifions le monde avec des technologies de r?seau avanc?es et acc?l?rons la transition ?nerg?tique. GE Vernova, un acc?l?rateur dynamique compos? de nos entreprises Power, Renewable Energy, Digital et Energy Financial Services, se concentre sur la conduite d'une nouvelle ?re de l'?nergie - ?lectrifiant le monde tout en travaillant simultan?ment ? sa d?carbonisation. Si vous ?tes pr?t ? faire une diff?rence et ? inaugurer une nouvelle ?re de l'?nergie, rejoignez-nous.
Pourquoi nous venons travailler :
Chez GE Vernova, nous relevons toujours les d?fis - et nous sommes toujours motiv?s pour trouver la meilleure solution. Nos projets sont uniques et int?ressants, et vous devrez adopter une approche positive et ax?e sur les solutions pour chacun d'eux afin de donner le meilleur de vous-m?me. Entour? de coll?gues engag?s et loyaux, si vous osez apporter votre ing?niosit? et votre d?sir d'avoir un impact, vous serez expos? ? des projets diversifi?s et r?volutionnaires qui vous permettront vraiment de jouer votre r?le dans la transition vers une ?nergie verte.
Responsabilit?s essentielles :
Phase de pr?paration et de planification :
? Soutenir l'?quipe d'ex?cution du projet sur les questions de mise en service.
? Gouvernance technique et relations avec les clients sur les questions de mise en service.
? Planifier et soutenir les efforts de pr?-mise en service (instrumentation, documentation, etc.).
Phase d'ex?cution :
? Veiller ? ce que le travail soit effectu? en toute s?curit? conform?ment aux normes GE et aux exigences locales.
? Contribuer ? la qualit? globale et ? l'excellence dans l'ex?cution de la mise en service.
? Effectuer la v?rification de la fonctionnalit? des instruments sur site.
? Responsable du d?marrage des diff?rents syst?mes auxiliaires.
? R?aliser des tests de mise en service ?lectrique sur les instruments.
? R?aliser des tests de mise en service (?lectriques et m?caniques) des syst?mes auxiliaires des centrales de sous-station et des installations de condensateurs synchrones.
? Effectuer le support des tests ?lectriques pour le d?marrage des centrales de sous-station et des installations de condensateurs synchrones.
? Effectuer les pr?parations LOTO et de s?curit? n?cessaires pour les tests de mise en service.
? Fournir un support aux ?quipes sur site concernant les probl?mes techniques ou les d?fis.
? Tenir de bons dossiers sur les activit?s du site, le travail effectu?, les probl?mes rencontr?s et comment ils ont ?t? r?solus (non-conformit?) pour fournir des retours ? l'entreprise et la soutenir avec des informations en cas de r?clamations.
? Collaborer ? la r?solution de probl?mes complexes.
Qualifications / Exigences obligatoires :
? Forte culture EHS.
? ?tre disponible pour travailler sur des sites de projet au Canada et aux ?tats-Unis.
? Bonne compr?hension des syst?mes ?lectrom?caniques.
? Capacit? ? g?rer plusieurs t?ches et ? passer d'un projet ? l'autre avec des d?lais serr?s.
? Excellentes comp?tences interpersonnelles, comp?tences en travail d'?quipe et autonomie.
? Capacit? ? ?tablir de solides relations avec les clients.
? Capacit? d?montr?e ? travailler efficacement avec un minimum de supervision.
? Forte orientation service client.
? Capacit? ? naviguer entre les fonctions et ? cr?er une bonne relation avec les autres ?quipes (gestion de projet, ing?nierie, finance, support de flotte, EHS, RH, etc.).
? Capacit? ? respecter les demandes obligatoires dans les d?lais, telles que : formations, feuilles de temps, rapports de d?penses, rapports quotidiens, etc.
? Comprendre et mettre en ?uvre, si n?cessaire, le contr?le des co?ts et des d?lais pour le p?rim?tre de mise en service.
? Ma?trise du fran?ais et de l'anglais.
Technique :
? Comp?tences techniques en programmation et test de PLC et de contr?les.
? Test des ?quipements de distribution et de livraison d'?nergie de basse/moyenne tension : appareillage de commutation, interrupteur de d?connexion, disjoncteur, batterie de condensateurs, r?acteur et transformateurs.
? Test des ?quipements de distribution et de livraison d'?nergie de haute tension : appareillage de commutation, interrupteur de d?connexion, disjoncteur, batterie de condensateurs, r?acteur et transformateurs.
? Ma?trise de Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) et bonnes comp?tences informatiques.
Caract?ristiques souhait?es :
? Ma?trise de tout logiciel d'acquisition de donn?es consid?r?e comme un atout.
? Exp?rience en installation ?lectrique ou m?canique consid?r?e comme un atout.
The salary range for this position is 78,800.00 - 105,000.00 - 131,200.00 USD Annual . The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate?s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a ?Sponsor?). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor?s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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: Yes
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