Job Description Summary

Job Description

Vernova Purpose

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy while helping customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. If you are excited by the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world, we’d love to hear from you.

Roles and Responsibilities

Commissioning Execution

• Lead the safe, efficient, and timely commissioning, trial runs, and acceptance testing of the GE Mark VIe control system for Combined Cycle Power Plants

• Perform pre-checks, system energization, and network verification to ensure seamless communication and full functionality across all devices and subsystems

• Supervise and execute loop checks, functional tests, and protection testing with rigorous documentation and operational log standards

Systems Integration & Coordination

• Manage system turnovers across all phases — from installation through commissioning to final customer handover — ensuring full compliance with procedures and documentation requirements

• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, review control logic against engineering design documents, and implement HMI screen modifications and alarm configurations

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture by implementing and enforcing EHS procedures, including risk assessments, safety walks, and subcontractor compliance monitoring

• Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to site safety standards and regulatory requirements

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver clear, actionable technical feedback and detailed site reports to engineering and project teams

• Manage commissioning test equipment inventory, including inspection, usage tracking, and timely return

• Contribute to lessons-learned initiatives and continuous improvement programs across the commissioning organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• Willingness and ability to travel for long-term field assignments (up to 100%) across the United States and internationally

Desired Characteristics:

• Deep intellectual curiosity with a genuine passion for energy, technology, and innovation

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a drive to continuously learn and grow

• Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure field environments

• Clear and confident communicator — able to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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