ACS Tester

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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
• 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 documentation Risks and opportunities

Requirements

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain high safety and quality standards even under significant schedule pressure.
• Customer requirements Required Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems (experience level depending on seniority).

Preferred

• 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