Lead Commissioning Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Supervise and implement technical, construction, and commissioning tasks at customer locations.

• Manage the entire commissioning process, from site mobilization to the final handover.

• Coordinate civil works, erection efforts, and system commissioning activities.

• Advocate for and maintain GE Vernova EHS and site safety protocols.

• Lead the testing and commissioning of substation equipment, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and approved quality standards.

• Direct daily commissioning resources, assign tasks, and organize site activities.

• Prepare, distribute, and manage site documentation such as RAMS, NCRs, and TQs.

• Serve as the LV Authorised Person (Advanced) during incidents and complex site situations.

• Independently tackle commissioning challenges and assist with minor upgrades.

• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Engineers, clients, and multidisciplinary on-site teams.

• Organize commissioning tasks in accordance with agreed schedules while ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

• Extensive commissioning experience and thorough knowledge of HV substation systems.

• Strong technical background with HV substation protection relays, SCADA systems, IEC 61850 protocols, and the commissioning of HV/LV switchgear and related equipment.

• Demonstrated fault-finding skills on protection schemes utilizing Omicron, Programma, and Megger.

• Excellent analytical and diagnostic abilities.

• Proficient in computer usage and comfortable with digital tools, documentation systems, and testing software.

• Practical knowledge of construction and field service operations.

• Experience ideally acquired in high-voltage transmission or grid-integration projects.

• Familiarity with North & South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) or similar turnkey HV project environments supporting AC and DC transmission solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration capabilities across multidisciplinary teams and various countries.

• Willingness to travel extensively for projects and field assignments.

• Openness to work overtime as necessary based on field assignments.

• Ability to function as an LV Authorised Person (Advanced) and implement GE Low Voltage Safe Systems of Work procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company car included as part of the package.

• Competitive salary.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Wellbeing programs available for you and your family.

• Opportunities for continuous development and career advancement.

• Support from leadership and trusted mentors.

• Healthy work-life balance.

• Fully remote, home-based working arrangement.