Senior Transformer Commissioning Specialist

Job Description Summary

The GE Grid Solutions GSI North America group is currently seeking a Power Transformer Commissioning Specialist. Reporting directly to the Field Services Team Leader for the Power Transformers (PTR) Group, the incumbent will be responsible, in collaboration with the client and the GE engineering group to ensure the erection, commissioning and maintenance of PTR systems and operate support equipment.

- Regional and national travel across the North America.

- Long term installation projects which provide rotational schedules with four weeks on site and one week working at home throughout project life cycle.

- Position provides a guaranteed base salary compensation plus eligibility for overtime and per diem.

- Typical On-site work activities are 12-hour days, up to six days per week.

- Emergency call out services may be required to support our customers year-round 24x7 production requirements.

- Position would be assigned to or based out of our service center in Humble/Houston Texas area.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

- Perform on site commissioning services covering new transformer installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.

- Assist with team leader(s) on-site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.

- Attend daily morning tailboards with the crew members and or customer resources to outline daily activities.

- Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns with associated job scope.

- Assist with the operation and control of vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.

- Assist and or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units.

- Participate in the development and improvement of associated standard procedures associated with transformer installation and maintenance service.

- Provide technical assistance in the preparation of submission of technical documents.

- Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with external and internal customers associated with transformer services.

Required Qualifications

- Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

- Minimum of 5 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices.

- Preference for Bachelor’s degree in the Electrical / Mechanical field with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering.

- Mechanical experience via technical training institutes and or military services with proven field experience are encouraged to apply.

- Experience in using Doble and/or Omicron test equipment.

Desired Characteristics

- Process oriented with detailed work procedures

- Effective communications skills.

- IT / computer Savvy, experience with multiple different software applications.

- Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.

- NETA certification or other Commissioning/Training Certifications