ACS Tester

Job description

Job Description

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. 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 Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain high safety and quality standards even under significant schedule pressure. 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 Customer requirements

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems (experience level depending on seniority). Desired 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