Power Systems Commissioning Engineer - Marine Power Test Facility

Overview

Commissioning and maintaining marine power test facility equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical maintenance
• commissioning
• installation
• switchgear integration
• documentation
• switching operations

Tasks

-Maintenance of site electrical infrastructure and power system equipment to ensure the smooth running of test programs. -To produce as commissioned documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV. -Commissioning of PC/PLC related protection and power management systems including their associated software. Tuning and fault finding and setting to work, in conjunction with customers and Generator suppliers. -Installation and checking of all cabling, switchboards, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS batteries/systems, generators, motors and variable speed drives. -Commissioning and full integration of switchgear (including primary and secondary injection), on power system protection schemes, including digital protection relays and AVR’s. Service and fault finding on superseded equipment including air, oil and vacuum insulated equipment. -Produce and maintain documentation to the required standards. -Maintain competence through training courses and Electronic learning in line with company policies. -To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work, sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects.

Requirements

• british citizenship
• pc/plc
• sc clearance
• commissioning
• electrical engineering
• power systems

What You Bring

-Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport (“UK Eyes only”) -Experienced with PC/PLC equipment. -Possession of or being capable of obtaining SC level security clearance. -Must have established record of sitework & proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning. -Familiarity with IEC and marine classification society rules desirable. -A relevant qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or significant experience in a mechanical design engineering environment. -Record of HV/MV training and operations. -Health and Safety trained. -Previous experience of electrical HV/LV Power Systems including switchboards, converters & rotating machines (generators, motors).

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Benefits

-Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance. -Flexible work arrangements. -26 days vacation + bank holidays. -Competitive salary.

About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-bpss or sc security clearance required. -background checks and suitability assessments will be performed as part of hiring.