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Candidat à la profession d'ingénieur électrique systèmes auxiliaires – Hydro Amérique du Nord / Auxiliary Systems EIT Electrical Engineer – Hydro North America
GE Vernova
Brossard, QC
- Full-time
The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the integrated design, coordination, and technical support of both electrical and mechanical auxiliary systems associated with hydro-generator…
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Senior Electrical Buildings Engineer
CIMA+
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
…what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better…
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- Full-time
The Test R&D Engineer, Co-op will work with the Opto-mechanical Test R&D team to ensure we develop high quality products within Stryker Endoscopy’s product portfolio. Test R&D engineers…
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Associated Engineering
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Buildings Engineer
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Project Engineer, CC-MPEC
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- Full-time
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Sr Supervisor, Mill Engineering
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Design Engineer - Custom
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
Coordinate mechanical construction activities from a St. John’s base, reporting to the assigned Project Manager and coordinating daily field priorities with the Site Superintendent.
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Electrical Field Engineer
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Paradise, NL · St. John's, NL · Topsail Rd, Paradise, NL
- Full-time
…including heavy civil, industrial, infrastructure, and major project…
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ACS Tester
GE Vernova
La Prairie, QC
- Full-time
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GE Vernova

ACS Tester

La Prairie, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems (experience level depending on seniority).
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Tester to lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities for high-voltage electrical equipment and systems. This role ensures safe installation, testing, troubleshooting, and customer handover of critical power infrastructure - including substations, transformers, generators, turbines, and HVDC systems - while meeting rigorous safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities.
Perform and supervise electrical and mechanical testing of:
- HV circuit breakers
- Disconnect switches
- Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
- Transformers
- Generators and turbines
- Protection and control systems
- Auxiliary systems
- HVDC systems and substations
Lead site teams, technicians, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate daily site activities and commissioning schedules.
Troubleshoot complex technical problems and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Manage punch lists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), technical issues, site instructions, and completion documentation.
Review technical drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), specifications, commissioning procedures, and test results.
Support customer coordination, switching activities, energization, startup, and acceptance testing.
Maintain accurate technical reports, test records, daily reports, and project documentation.

Safety & Quality

Safety and quality leadership are core expectations of this role. The candidate must be comfortable working under:

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
OSHA / NFPA 70E standards
NETA / NERC / IEC standards
GE Vernova safety and quality procedures
Site-specific permit and energization requirements

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain high safety and quality standards even under significant schedule pressure.

Leadership Expectations

Beyond technical execution, this role requires:

Mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Managing contractors and suppliers.
Making sound decisions during critical site situations.
Communicating effectively with customers and project management.
Managing competing priorities under schedule pressure.
Providing technical leadership and remote support when needed.
Establishing best practices and driving continuous improvement in commissioning execution.

Project Management Component

This role carries project execution responsibility across the full project lifecycle:

Planning → Mobilization → Installation → Pre-Commissioning → Commissioning → Testing → Energization → Startup → Customer Acceptance

Responsibilities include control over:

Schedule
Resources and equipment
Costs and manpower
Technical documentation
Risks and opportunities
Customer requirements

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED
Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems (experience level depending on seniority).

Desired Characteristics

Experience with HV substations and/or hydroelectric power plants.
Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
Proven experience leading field teams.
Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60–75%+, depending on position).
Ability to work in Canada, the U.S., and potentially internationally.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEEE 115, NETA, NERC, and IEC standards.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Fluency in English required; French or other languages are an asset depending on region.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Responsibilities

Lead and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance activities for high-voltage electrical systems. Manage site teams, contractors, and project documentation while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and possess knowledge of industry standards such as OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NETA.

Skills

Commissioning
High-voltage electrical equipment
Troubleshooting
Root cause analysis
Substations
Transformers
Generators
Turbines
HVDC systems
Switchgear
Protection and control systems
Project management
Technical leadership
Safety compliance
Electrical testing
Mechanical testing

Benefits

Relocation assistance

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Keywords

Commissioning Engineer
Field Service Tester
High-voltage
Substations
Transformers
Generators
Turbines
HVDC
Switchgear
Circuit breakers
Root Cause Analysis
LOTO
OSHA
NFPA 70E
NETA
NERC
IEC
Single Line Diagrams
Project lifecycle
Electrical power systems
Technical documentation
Site management
Mentoring
Quality control
Safety leadership

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