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Lead Commissioning Specialist

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Lead Commissioning Specialist

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Job Description Summary

The Testing & Commissioning Engineer is responsible for commencing, coordinating and completion of Testing & Commissioning Works of the Electrical substation protection and control systems in accordance with the overall targets (Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery) defined for the Project and in line with the technical specifications of the Contract.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Organizing and managing all the substation tests
  • Preparing test plan and associated test procedures
  • Carrying out all type of site tests of protection and control systems.
  • Establishing and updating testing schedule, in accordance with overall schedule
  • Managing test equipment at site such as: digital multi-meters, injection sets, watt-meters, etc., and ensure their calibration certificates are valid.
  • Checking all tests done on site are in accordance with contact requirements (quality, type)
  • Issuing and managing non-conformance reports when required
  • Ensuring marked-up of all drawings for preparation of as-built documentation
  • Centralizing/filling test reports and ensuring they are duly approved/signed by Consultant (if any) or Client
  • Organizing and managing the backup of all equipment computer files such as protection relays settings equipment configuration etc., in order to deliver them along with marked-up drawings
  • Ensuring compliance to PMH, GRID Quality & EHS Policies and IMS procedures
  • Recording and reporting of Quality Objectives & KPI data
  • Coordination with Client for Daily activities
  • Recommend field changes beneficial to plant operations or necessary for efficient

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commissioning.
  • Prepare final Commissioning report highlighting problem areas, recommended engineering
    changes, improvements in organizational efficiency and personnel performance evaluations to ensure that experience gained from each Commissioning is fed back to PM Team.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports of activities performed by Commissioning group and highlight any negative events such as delays, design/erection errors, missing spares etc.
  • Check on safety procedures - Permits, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, LOTO and all high-risk activities are followed during operation sequences and in use of equipment and materials.

  • Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant bachelor degree
    • Proficiency in English and Arabic
    • Minimum 7 years working experience as a Testing and Commissioning Engineer in a similar industry.
    • Familiar with specialized in Protection & Control, Sub-Station protectionincluding: all protection panels for different voltage levels 400/132/33/11kV (BusBar prot. line prot., BS prot., BC prot., transformer prot. scheme check, stability, Load shedding, Capacitors Prot..etc.).
    • Strong knowledge in all Control panels for different level (incl. AVR, ABTS, ACCS, AMR), and others.
    • Good knowledge to prepare interface ( CID ) files with SAS systems
    • Ability to influence internal stakeholders and functions laterally and upwards to achieve common project goals
    • Ability to succinctly communicate to senior leadership key project issues with appropriate visual aids
    • Ability to create genuine team dynamics and shared ownership of project goals
    • Ability to project self as true leader of the project and ultimate collaborative decision maker

    Desired Characteristics

    • Ability to manage customer, partner and external relations under pressure while remaining mindful of business/project goals
    • Strong sense of urgency & drive for results
    • Natural instinct to be a change agent and contribute to wider business Operational improvement/evolution initiatives

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No

    Client-provided location(s): Al Khobar Saudi Arabia
    Job ID: GE_power-463606386
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Summer Fridays
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
      • Profit Sharing
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Internship Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Unconscious Bias Training

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