Power Systems Commissioning Engineer - Marine Power Test Facility

Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion & 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

As the Power Systems Commissioning Engineer you will be a key member of the team carrying out commissioning and maintenance tasks at the Marine Power Test Facility.

Reporting to the Test & Trials Manager, you will be primarily responsible for the planning, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and documenting of facility infrastructure as well as new equipment and systems to be tested, safely, to defined instructions in preparation for hand-over to the test team. The role will also require ongoing maintenance of power system equipment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects.
• Produce and maintain documentation to the required standards.
• Installation and checking of all cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS batteries/systems, generators, motors and variable speed drives.
• Commissioning and full integration of switchgear (including primary and secondary injection), on power system protection schemes, including digital protection relays and AVR's. Service and fault finding on superseded equipment including air, oil and vacuum insulated equipment.
• Commissioning of PC/PLC related protection and power management systems including their associated software. Tuning and fault finding and setting to work, in conjunction with customers and Generator suppliers.
• To produce as commissioned documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV.
• Maintenance of site electrical infrastructure and power system equipment to ensure the smooth running of test programs.
• Maintain competence through training courses and Electronic learning in line with company policies.

Skills and Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or significant experience in a mechanical design engineering environment.
• Familiarity with IEC and marine classification society rules desirable.
• Previous experience of electrical HV/LV Power Systems including switchboards, converters & rotating machines (generators, motors).
• Must have established record of sitework & proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning.
• Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport ("UK Eyes only")
• Possession of or being capable of obtaining SC level security clearance.

Desired Characteristics

• Experienced with PC/PLC equipment.
• Health and Safety trained.
• Record of HV/MV training and operations.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Flexible Working at GE Vernova

We know that life doesn't fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That's why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.

We're always looking for top talent! If this role isn't quite right, but you're interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology! PCUK.TA@gevernova.com

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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

Job ID: GE_Vernova-544386979

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-06-08T23:35:53