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GE Vernova · 5 months ago

Commissioning Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

GE Vernova is part of GE’s Power Conversion and Storage business, focusing on providing electrification systems for energy efficiency and decarbonization. The Commissioning Engineer will support the commissioning of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems, executing functional testing and ensuring projects meet performance and safety standards.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

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

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.)

Qualification

Commissioning protocolsBattery Energy Storage SystemsElectrical systemsSCADA/PLC systemsPower conversion systemsCustomer relationshipsProblem-solving skillsProject management skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills