Job Description Summary
About GE Vernova Power Conversion and StorageGE Vernova is a purpose-built energy company on a mission to electrify and decarbonize the world. Our Power Conversion and Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries across the globe. With a sharp focus on power stability, energy storage, and industrial electrification solutions, our team empowers customers by tackling their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.
When you join GE Vernova, you're not just taking a job — you're becoming part of a global movement to reshape how the world generates, converts, and stores energy.
The Opportunity
Position: NAM BESS Commissioning Leader Business: GE Vernova Power Conversion and Storage Unit: North America Function: Field Service Band: SPB3 Reports To: NAM Projects and Services Leader FLSA Status: Exempt Travel: Up to 50% (including on short notice)
Are you a seasoned field operations leader ready to take ownership of one of the most dynamic and high-impact commissioning programs in the clean energy industry? GE Vernova's Power Conversion and Storage business is seeking an experienced NAM BESS Commissioning Leader to drive the successful commissioning of solar and battery energy storage systems across North America.
In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee a commissioning program of several major sites per year, managing a blended team of GE Vernova professionals and contractors to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on the clean energy transition while advancing your career within one of the world's leading energy technology companies.
Job Description
What You'll Do
Program & Schedule Management
- Develop and manage all commissioning schedules across North America, ensuring contractual objectives are consistently met
- Partner closely with project management teams to align commissioning plans across the full project portfolio
- Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards tracking progress, key metrics, and emerging issues
Team Leadership & Resource Management
- Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team of GE Vernova personnel and third-party contractors
- Collaborate with resource managers to proactively scale commissioning capacity to meet project demand
- Assign site teams strategically based on project complexity, technical requirements, and contract obligations
Customer & Site Operations
- Ensure adherence to quality, EHS, and schedule standards
- Lead customer and constructor meetings, develop field execution strategies, site staffing plans, and tender documents
Risk & Performance Management
- Proactively identify risks, establish contingency plans, and define trigger events and mitigation responsibilities
- Identify performance issues quickly and provide decisive leadership to resolve them and ensure project success
What We're Looking For
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant energy storage or industrial construction industry experience
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including on short notice
Bonus Points If You Have
- Proven track record of executing complex commissioning or field service assignments with a high degree of independence and creative problem-solving
- Deep technical knowledge in PV and/or BESS installation and commissioning
- Demonstrated leadership and management success in a customer-facing, field service environment
- Experience managing subcontractors and administering construction contracts
- Solid background in project management and field operations process discipline
- Leadership qualities that align with the GE Vernova Way
- Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP experience strongly preferred
What You'll Gain
- Ownership & Impact: Lead one of the largest commissioning programs in North American clean energy — your decisions matter every day
- Career Growth: Access GE Vernova's global network of energy professionals, leadership development programs, and internal mobility opportunities
- Innovation: Work with cutting-edge solar and BESS technologies at the forefront of the global energy transition
- Collaboration: Partner with world-class engineers, project managers, and field specialists across a diverse, global organization
- Purpose: Every system you commission brings the world one step closer to a cleaner, more resilient energy future
Work Environment
This role involves regular work at active construction-type sites. Employees may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, and elevated noise levels. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required and provided. GE Vernova is committed to maintaining the highest standards of Environmental Health & Safety for all team members.
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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