Technical Support Specialist – GIS/AIS Switchgear

About the role

GE Vernova's Grid Solutions Field Operations team is looking for a Technical Support Specialist in Madrid. You will provide technical support for Gas Insulated (GIS) and Air Insulated (AIS) switchgear projects, developing work procedures, planning project activities, supporting Field Supervisors and acting as a technical reference for Project Managers, tendering teams and customers. You will work with international teams across Engineering, EHS, Quality and Project Management to ensure projects meet technical standards, contractual requirements and agreed timelines.

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 reports on maintenance, repairs and retrofits, 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.
• Clarify technical points to customers and Project Managers and support tenders with technical input, scope and resource estimates.
• Run lessons learned sessions and root cause analyses after field interventions, and share feedback on equipment performance and recurring issues.

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.
• Valid qualification for HV work and applicable EHS/PRL training.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of HV electrical principles, circuit breaker mechanics, SF6 handling and testing equipment such as KoCoS, Omicron and Megger.
• 60-hour PRL course.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders and ability to manage multiple priorities.

What we offer

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