Job Description Summary
GE’s Power Conversion and Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, power electronics, drives and control technologies.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within of Solar Storage Systems (SSS) department. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electrical systems, energy storage technologies, and a solid understanding of commissioning protocols. You will be responsible for executing functional testing, system verification, troubleshooting, and ensuring projects meet performance and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- 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.)
Experience & Qualifications
- 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.
Desired
- Technical skills with hands-on experience with electrical systems, energy storage technologies, and a solid understanding of commissioning protocols.
- You will be responsible for executing functional testing, system verification, troubleshooting, and ensuring projects meet performance and safety standards
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Computer skills to include Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Non-GE Power Delivery experience
- Lean principles experience
- Customer Service orientation, demonstrated track record of execution and results
- Pro-active approach to problem solving and issue resolution
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to work with multiple & competing priorities in a fast paced environment and work effectively across organizations and countries
- High energy, self-starter, ability to achieve results with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
You can expect from us
- Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.
- A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
- Attractive compensation.
- Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
- 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
- This is a remote position
