Lead Commissioning Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible for activities related to the construction, building and commissioning on customer site, from site mobilization, through civil, erection and commissioning work, as well as management activities related to this scope. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

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

Client-provided location(s): Stafford, United Kingdom

Job ID: GE_power-314394892

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-14T18:31:40