Commissiong Manager HVDC
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 6
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The HVDC Construction and Commissioning team at GE Vernova delivers High Voltage Direct Current projects, covering site construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of converter stations, substations, cable systems, and associated infrastructure. The role ensures project execution is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. This Commissioning Manager will plan and lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and performance testing activities for HVDC systems, coordinate interfaces with engineering, control, protection, telecom, and SCADA systems, and manage stakeholder reporting, EHS, quality, and documentation through handover and closeout.
What you will do
- Support on-site construction activities for HVDC converter stations, substations, cable systems, and associated infrastructure with primary responsibility of managing commissioning.
- Coordinate site managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve commissioning milestones.
- Oversee installation of major equipment such as converters, transformers, valves, reactors, GIS/AIS equipment, cooling systems, and control/protection systems.
- Oversee commissioning of HVDC converter systems, transformers, valves, switchgear, smoothing reactors, cooling systems, AC/DC yard equipment, and control/protection systems.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for issues encountered during testing and energization.
- Ensure technical compliance with design documents, grid code requirements, contractual specifications, and industry standards.
- Support engineering teams in resolving design changes, non-conformances, and site technical queries.
- Plan and manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and performance testing activities for HVDC systems.
- Coordinate system integration and interface testing between electrical, control, protection, telecom, and SCADA systems.
- Ensure commissioning procedures, test protocols, and acceptance criteria are developed, reviewed, and approved.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during testing and energization.
- Support handover of commissioned systems to the client and operations team.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all site activities.
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, and project-specific safety requirements.
- Ensure all construction and commissioning work meets applicable quality standards, codes, and contractual obligations.
- Serve as the main point of contact for commissioning-related matters with the client, project management, OEMs, and grid operators.
- Participate in progress reviews, readiness assessments, and milestone meetings.
- Report commissioning progress, issues, risks, and recovery plans to project leadership.
- Support final acceptance testing, handover, and project closeout activities.
- Ensure site documentation is complete and up to date, including inspection records, test reports, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
- Verify compliance with grid codes, customer specifications, and applicable international standards.
- Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and final project documentation closure.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Power Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience in HVDC, substations, power transmission, or large utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects .
- Strong experience in both construction management and commissioning of high-voltage electrical systems.
- Proven knowledge of converter stations, protection and control systems, testing procedures, and energization processes.
- 10+ years of experience in power transmission, substation, or HVDC projects
- 5+ years in a site leadership, construction management, or commissioning leadership role
- Demonstrated experience with high-voltage equipment installation, testing, and energization
Preferred qualifications
- Experience managing large, complex EPC or turnkey HVDC projects.
- Knowledge of LCC and/or VSC HVDC technologies.
- Experience working with multinational teams, contractors, and clients across multiple geographies.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning procedures.
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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