Battery Energy Storage System Commissioning Leader – North America

About the role

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)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Ensure adherence to quality, EHS, and schedule standards
• Lead customer and constructor meetings, develop field execution strategies, site staffing plans, and tender documents
• 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

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.

Additional Information

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• 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.
• Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.