Technical Support Specialist – GIS/AIS Switchgear

About the role

GE Vernova's Grid Solutions Field Operations team is looking for a Technical Support Specialist to support Gas Insulated (GIS) and Air Insulated (AIS) switchgear projects. You will develop work procedures, plan project activities, support Field Supervisors and act as a technical reference for Project Managers, tendering teams and customers, working with international teams in Engineering, EHS, Quality and Project Management.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main technical contact for Field Supervisors before and during GIS and AIS field interventions
• Guide timing tests, contact resistance measurements, insulation diagnostics and equipment troubleshooting
• Review maintenance, repair and retrofit reports, escalating complex issues to Engineering or the Factory
• Work with Project Managers to prepare maintenance, repair and retrofit projects, including large-scale interventions
• Visit sites with customers and safety coordinators to assess working conditions and project requirements
• Identify the equipment, tooling, lifting resources and personnel needed for each project
• Prepare method statements, special instructions and shutdown plans in line with EHS standards
• Support customers and tenders with technical clarifications, scope definition and resource estimates
• Run lessons learned sessions and root cause analyses, and share feedback on equipment performance and best practices

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related field, or a technical qualification with proven field experience
• Extensive hands-on field experience on GIS or AIS equipment (installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair); prior experience as a Field Supervisor is a strong advantage
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Willingness to travel frequently (50%+) to customer sites and GE Vernova facilities, and a valid driving licence

Required skills

• Deep understanding of HV electrical principles, circuit breaker mechanics, SF6 handling and testing equipment (e.g. KoCoS, Omicron, Megger)
• 60-hour PRL course
• Valid qualification for HV work and applicable EHS/PRL training

What we offer

• Relocation assistance provided
• Career development, mentorship and opportunities to move across teams and functions
• Performance-based rewards and wellbeing programmes