Global HVDC System Commissioning & Services Leader (m/f/d)
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 5
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
GE Vernova Electrification and Grid Solutions work on advanced grid technologies, integrating renewables into the grid and driving the transition toward a more energy-efficient, carbon-neutral power system. Due to growth in the HVDC business, a Global HVDC System Commissioning & Services Department is being launched within the HVDC Solution Line, built on three pillars: HVDC System Verification & Validation, System Integration at site and hot Commissioning, and C&P Aftersales & Service Support. This role, reporting to the HVDC Solution Line Leader, oversees the new department, driving strategic management of commissioning and C&P service functions, standardized processes and technical governance across the global HVDC portfolio.
What you will do
- Global Leadership & Governance: Establish the framework and standards to ensure seamless system integration and consistent delivery across all projects.
- V&V Assurance: Provide independent oversight of system integration, verifying that solutions are ready for site deployment.
- Commissioning Execution: Lead end-to-end commissioning strategy, from laboratory-based integration through customer acceptance.
- Lifecycle Support: Drive the technical support strategy for our installed fleet, transforming field performance data into continuous improvements for engineering and NPI teams.
- Continuous Improvement: Standardize a global framework to capture lessons learned, reducing project costs and increasing operational efficiency.
- Talent & Capability Building: Define the long-term organizational strategy, ensuring the right competencies and leadership pipeline are in place to support business growth.
- Technical Oversight: Serve as the functional escalation point for complex grid interaction challenges or unpredicted system behaviors.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in HVDC Control & Protection or large-scale power system commissioning.
- Proven track record of leading large, multi-cultural, and geographically dispersed teams.
- Deep technical knowledge of HVDC technologies (LCC/VSC), control system architecture (e.g., eLumina), SCADA, and Cyber-security.
- Experience in laboratory-based testing using Real Time Digital Simulators (RTDS).
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix organization and manage functional budgets.
- Strong health and safety mindset with a commitment to international high-voltage standards.
- Ability to travel globally to project sites and laboratory hubs.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
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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