GIS Field Engineer Supervisor – North America (INGÉNIEUR - SUPERVISEUR DE CHANTIER)

Job Description Summary

• GE Vernova is looking for a GIS Field Engineer / Supervisor to lead the installation, supervision, 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

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 drawing packages to support North American component sourcing and procurement
• •Define and validate component substitutions where European parts are unavailable or non-compliant in North America
• •Support material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor clarification processes
• •Coordinate with suppliers to confirm fit, function, certification, and compliance of selected materials

Coaching & Team Development

• •Mentor and develop junior field engineers, supervisors, and technicians & provide customer training
• •Share field expertise, technical knowledge, and best practices across the team

What You Bring

Technical Expertise

• •Proven hands-on expertise in GIS substation installation, assembly, maintenance, repair, and retrofit (69 kV – 800 kV)
• •Prior AIS field experience is a technical asset
• •Ability to read, interpret, mark up, and revise mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation procedures
• •Working knowledge of Local Control Cubicles (LCC) and secondary/control systems
• •Ability to convert engineering documentation from European to North American standards
• •Knowledge of high-voltage substation breaker control philosophy and mechanical support design
• •Experience with procurement documentation: BOMs, technical specifications, and approved vendor lists
• •Strong understanding of quality, testing, and turnover documentation requirements

Safety & Compliance Knowledge

• •Deep knowledge of OSHA (29 CFR 1910 / 1926), NFPA 70E , and LOTO requirements
• •Experience conducting and validating JSA/AHA prior to work execution
• •Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian regulatory frameworks for high-voltage field work

Leadership & Soft Skills

• •Demonstrated field leadership and site team coordination on complex, high-voltage projects
• •Strong troubleshooting capability in both electrical and mechanical environments
• •Customer-focused communicator with strong relationship management skills
• •Ability to work independently at remote project sites under challenging conditions
• •Comfortable operating in both field execution and technical review environments

Qualifications Requirement

Education: Degree, diploma, or technical training in Electrical, Electromechanical, or equivalent Engineering discipline

Experience: Significant field experience in HV GIS installation, construction supervision, commissioning and HV Tests

Standards: Experience with European and North American substation standards strongly preferred

PE License: PE/P.Eng. preferred; candidates with field technical experience, qualifications compatible are encouraged to apply

Language: Fluent French and English required

Travel Authorization: Must be legally authorized to travel in the US and the EU

Work Environment

This role is field-based , with frequent travel to customer project sites across North America and internationally.

• •Remote locations and adverse weather conditions
• •Extensive travel expected ( > 80% per year )

Why Join GE Vernova

• •Work on cutting-edge high-voltage GIS technology at the heart of the energy transition
• •Lead strategic, high-profile projects with direct customer impact
• •Develop your engineering and leadership skills within a global technical community
• •Relocation assistance: on a case-by-case basis
• •Be part of a team that truly lives Zero Harm — because safety is not a checkbox, it's a culture

Vos responsabilités

Supervision de chantier & Leadership opérationnel

• •Diriger et superviser les équipes terrain GE Vernova ainsi que les sous-traitants dans le cadre de projets d'installation, de maintenance, de réparation et de modernisation (retrofit) de GIS — de 69 kV à 800 kV
• •Assurer une exécution efficace par la coordination directe des ressources humaines, des outils, des équipements et des moyens de chantier
• •Représenter GE Vernova sur site en tant qu'interlocuteur(trice) principal(e) auprès des clients
• •Animer les causeries sécurité quotidiennes, les briefings sûreté et les Analyses de Risques au Poste de Travail (JSA/AHA)
• •Gérer les interfaces de chantier avec les clients, entrepreneurs, équipes de mise en service et chefs de projet
• •Suivre l'avancement des travaux et produire des rapports journaliers, hebdomadaires et finaux précis
• •Assurer le support à la mise en service, aux essais haute tension et à la levée des réserves jusqu'à la réception formelle par le client

Revue technique, conversion de plans & documentation d'ingénierie

• •Réviser, adapter et rédiger des documents d'ingénierie incluant les plans d'ensemble (GA), schémas de contrôle-commande, schémas de câblage, plans d'interconnexion, schémas de bornes, détails de montage et nomenclatures (BOM)
• •Convertir les plans mécaniques de structures de support et de contrôle de disjoncteurs selon les normes européennes en dossiers conformes aux standards nord-américains (IEEE,