Job Description Summary
About the Role
GE VERNOVA is looking for a GIS Field Engineer / Supervisor to lead the installation, supervision, maintenance, testing, and engineering oversight of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) systems across projects in North America. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role that combines field execution excellence with engineering adaptability — built for professionals who thrive on both leading crews and solving complex technical challenges.
If you are a seasoned GIS specialist with strong field leadership, technical drawing expertise, and a zero-compromise approach to safety and quality, this role was designed for you.
If required, the GIS Field Engineer / Supervisor may be called upon to assist the AIS Team.
À propos du poste
GE VERNOVA recherche un(e) Ingénieur(e) / Superviseur(se) de Chantier GIS pour piloter l'installation, la supervision, les maintenances, les essais et le suivi technique de systèmes d'Appareillage à Isolation Gazeuse (GIS) dans le cadre de projets en Amérique du Nord. Ce poste à fort impact combine excellence opérationnelle terrain et adaptabilité technique — conçu pour des professionnels qui excellent aussi bien dans la direction d'équipes que dans la résolution de défis techniques complexes.
Si vous êtes un(e) spécialiste GIS expérimenté(e), doté(e) d'un fort leadership terrain, d'une maîtrise des plans techniques et d'une exigence absolue en matière de sécurité et de qualité, ce poste a été créé pour vous.
Une expérience terrain en AIS est un plus. Si nécessaire, l'Ingénieur(e) / Superviseur(se) GIS pourra être amené(e) à apporter son soutien à l'équipe AIS.
Job Description
What You'll Own
Field Supervision & Site Leadership
Lead and supervise GE VERNOVA field teams and subcontractors across GIS installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization (retrofit) projects — 69 kV to 800 kV
Drive efficient execution through hands-on coordination of manpower, tools, equipment, and site resources
Serve as the primary GE VERNOVA representative and customer interface on site
Lead daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA/AHA)
Manage site interfaces with clients, contractors, commissioning teams, and project managers
Monitor installation progress and deliver accurate daily, weekly, and final site reports
Support commissioning, high-voltage testing, and punch list closure through to formal client handover
Engineering Review, Drawing Conversion & Technical Documentation
Review, adapt, and draft engineering documents including GA drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, terminal diagrams, mounting details, and Bills of Materials
Review converted European-standard mechanical support structure and breaker control drawings into North American-compliant packages aligned with IEEE, ANSI, CSA, NEC/NFPA, and local utility requirements – if required amend.
Identify technical gaps between European and North American design practices and recommend compliant engineering solutions
Write and adapt Method Statements for specific job types (new installation, maintenance, repair, Hi-Pot tests) based on existing generic procedures
Prepare engineering documentation suitable for review and stamping by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) where required
Ensure all engineering changes are documented, traceable, and compliant with client and statutory requirements
Quality, EHS & Regulatory Compliance
Enforce strict compliance with GE VERNOVA EHS policies, OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 & 1926), NFPA 70E arc flash requirements, and LOTO procedures
Manage on-site quality inspections, audits, and hold points
Verify training, certifications, and PPE compliance for all site personnel
Exercise Stop Work Authority without hesitation when unsafe conditions are identified
Champion GE VERNOVA's Zero Harm safety culture at every level of site activity
Procurement & Sourcing Technical Support
Prepare clear technical specifications and…