Commissioning Technician

The Commissioning Technician at GE Vernova is responsible for commissioning hydroelectric turbine-generator units. This involves collaborating with the Commissioning Manager and Engineers, preparing commissioning procedures, planning tooling needs, and verifying instruments, auxiliary systems, turbines, and alternators on site. The role also includes calibrating commissioning instruments in the laboratory and managing instrument logistics for various sites.

Must Have

• Provide technical support with expertise for high-precision bids
• Leverage past reference projects
• Support the project execution team on commissioning issues
• Technical responsibility and client relationship for commissioning
• Improve technical excellence of the commissioning team
• Provide support for timely production of documentation, procedures, and reports
• Contribute to overall quality and excellence in installation and commissioning
• Plan and support pre-commissioning efforts (instrumentation, documentation)
• Perform instrument calibration in the laboratory
• Ensure work is performed safely according to GE standards and local requirements
• Perform functionality verification of instruments on sites
• Responsible for starting up auxiliary systems
• Perform commissioning of turbine and generator, including vibration analysis and balancing
• Perform electrical commissioning tests on generators during construction phases
• Perform electrical commissioning tests on hydroelectric power plant instruments and synchronous compensators
• Perform electrical and mechanical commissioning tests of auxiliary systems
• Perform and support electrical tests for starting up hydroelectric power plants and synchronous compensators
• Perform and support electrical tests for special on-site tests
• Perform required LOTO and safety preparations
• Provide support to site teams for technical or unforeseen issues
• Maintain complete records of site activities, work performed, and problems encountered
• Collaborate in resolving complex problems

Good to Have

• Proficiency in any data acquisition software
• Understanding and knowledge of IEEE 115 standard
• Experience in electrical or mechanical installation

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $46.06 and up to $54.43
• 12 public holidays per year
• 2 floating holidays
• 4 sick days (according to collective agreement)
• Group insurance program
• Retirement plan with generous employer contribution
• Employee and family assistance program
• Training and skills development program
• Various committees
• Stimulating work environment
• Recognition program

Job Description Summary

Job Description

At GE Vernova, employees face a major challenge: building a better world.

By joining our dynamic and high-performing team, you could benefit from the following advantages:

• Competitive salary starting at $46.06 and up to $54.43
• 12 public holidays per year
• 2 floating holidays
• 4 sick days (according to collective agreement)
• Group insurance program
• Retirement plan with generous employer contribution
• Employee and family assistance program
• Training and skills development program
• Various committees
• Stimulating work environment
• Recognition program

The Commissioning Technician is responsible for commissioning hydroelectric turbine-generator units in collaboration with the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Engineers. The Commissioning Technician receives designs, prepares commissioning procedures, plans tooling needs, and proceeds with the verification of instruments, auxiliary commissioning systems, and the turbine and alternator on site. In addition, Commissioning Technicians are required to calibrate commissioning instruments in the dedicated laboratory, as well as send/receive instruments to/from sites and maintain the area organized and clean.

Main tasks, without being exhaustive:

Tender phase:

• Provide support with technical expertise when necessary to complete a high-precision bid;
• Leverage past executed reference projects;

Preparation and planning phase:

• Support the project execution team on commissioning issues;
• Technical responsibility and client relationship for commissioning;
• Improve the technical excellence of the commissioning team by participating in technical assistance;
• Provide support to ensure timely production of documentation, procedures, and reports;
• Contribute to overall quality and excellence in installation and commissioning;
• Plan and support pre-commissioning efforts (instrumentation, documentation, etc.);
• Perform instrument calibration in the laboratory and be able to send instruments, if necessary, for external calibration;

Execution phase:

• Ensure that work is performed safely in accordance with GE standards and local requirements;
• Perform a functionality verification of instruments on sites;
• Responsible for starting up auxiliary systems;
• Perform commissioning of the turbine and generator, including vibration analysis and balancing;
• Perform electrical commissioning tests on generators during construction phases (stacking, winding, and assembly);
• Perform electrical commissioning tests on hydroelectric power plant instruments and synchronous compensators;
• Perform electrical and mechanical commissioning tests of auxiliary systems for hydroelectric power plants and synchronous compensators;
• Perform and support electrical tests for starting up a hydroelectric power plant and synchronous compensators;
• Perform and support electrical tests for special on-site tests (according to established detailed procedures) to carry out the electrical commissioning tests required for starting up a hydroelectric power plant and synchronous compensators (in some cases, it may be necessary to work in an electrical substation or auxiliary buildings);
• Perform the LOTO and safety preparations required by the commissioning tests;
• Provide support to site teams regarding technical or unforeseen issues;
• Maintain complete records of site activities, work performed, problems encountered, and how they were handled (non-conformity) to provide feedback and respond to requests, in case of claims;
• Collaborate in resolving complex problems;

Skills and experience:

• Good understanding of electromechanical systems;
• Ability to multitask and switch between many projects and initiatives with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and autonomy;
• Strong customer service orientation;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and good computer skills;
• Must be willing to undergo a full background check
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada and be available to travel to the United States;
• Must be willing and available to travel at least 80% of the time;
• Proficiency in any data acquisition software considered an asset;
• Understanding and knowledge of IEEE 115 standard considered an asset;
• Experience in electrical or mechanical installation considered an asset;

Education:

Professional studies diploma in industrial design with electrical option or

College diploma in industrial electronics.

Fighting climate change is a global priority. As a company whose technology is used to power approximately 25% of the world's electricity, we take our responsibility seriously. GE Vernova is a company taking part in a new energy era – electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. We are accelerating the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and provide essential electricity for health, safety, security, and improving quality of life.

GE Vernova's Hydroelectric business designs, develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced technologies that harness the power of water to provide reliable and sustainable energy. For over a century, hydroelectricity has played an essential role in North American and global electrical systems. Today, it is the world's largest source of renewable energy, and pumped-storage technology represents the largest source of energy storage. But to achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2050, we must double the amount of existing hydroelectricity. Whether through pumped-storage, run-of-river, or upgrading the existing installed base, hydroelectricity will continue to be the cornerstone of North America's energy future.

Do you have the energy to change the world? If you are ready to make a difference and enter the new energy era, join us. You will have the opportunity to evolve and grow among the brightest minds in the industry, work on cutting-edge technologies, and be part of a global team of approximately 75,000 people across more than 100 countries.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No