Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

GE Vernova is seeking a Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves performing services and maintenance activities on customer and GE sites, contributing to the testing, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of sold or existing products. The role requires a foundational understanding of professional disciplines and business operations, with an emphasis on quality and adherence to project targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities related to the testing and validation of equipment, facilities, or plants to meet design objectives and specifications for operational use, including performance services and tests.
• Develop a conceptual understanding of professional disciplines, potentially including support roles with specialized expertise.
• Apply general knowledge of business principles acquired through education or past experience.
• Understand how the work of the immediate team contributes to the broader area of operations.
• Execute Substation Automation System (SAS) commissioning activities on customer sites, from mobilization through to completion, including management and coordination with the client for daily operations.
• Resolve issues using established procedures and consult with supervisors or senior team members for matters outside defined parameters.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as the interface between the customer and GE.
• Exchange technical information, ask clarifying questions, and ensure mutual understanding.
• Ensure compliance with Project Management Handbook (PMH), GRID Quality, and EHS Policies and procedures.
• Record and report on Quality Objectives and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
• Recommend field changes that are beneficial to plant operations or necessary for efficient commissioning.
• Prepare final commissioning reports detailing problem areas, recommended engineering changes, improvements in organizational efficiency, and personnel performance evaluations to ensure lessons learned are fed back to the Project Management Team.
• Prepare monthly progress reports of activities performed by the Commissioning group, highlighting any negative events such as delays, design/erection errors, or missing spares.
• Ensure timely reporting and prepare test plans and associated test procedures.
• Ensure safe procedures, including permits, method statements, risk assessments, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and all high-risk activities, are followed during operation sequences and in the use of equipment and materials.

Qualifications and Experience

This role requires 0-1 years of experience. Candidates are expected to possess a foundational knowledge of their professional discipline and general business operations. The ability to understand how individual team contributions align with broader organizational goals is essential.

Work Environment and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role involves significant on-site work performing services and maintenance activities at customer and GE locations.