Technical Expert - Gas-Insulated Switchgear Substation Technologies

GE Vernova•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Expert – GIS Substation Technologies serves as the technical reference for the commercial teams, project management teams, and site teams. Leveraging deep expertise in GIS substation assembly, maintenance, and repair, this role supports the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of projects while also contributing to business development and customer satisfaction. Based in La Prairie, QC, the incumbent reports to the Operations Manager and plays a key role in providing technical support throughout the entire project lifecycle, from needs analysis to field support and lessons learned.

Requirements

College diploma, technical training, or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as electrical, electromechanical, or another related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of field experience in GIS substation assembly, maintenance, and repair.
Demonstrated expertise in GIS substation technologies and intervention practices on high-voltage equipment.
Significant experience providing technical support to multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of safety, quality, planning, and execution challenges on site.
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and recommend practical and effective solutions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Fluency in French; English is considered an asset.
Availability to travel occasionally to job sites, depending on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical credibility and influencing leadership
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Customer and solution-oriented mindset
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
Autonomy and sound judgment
Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and compliance

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to commercial teams in analyzing customer needs and defining suitable GIS substation technology solutions.
Participate in the preparation of technical proposals and validate the feasibility of the proposed scope of work.
Contribute to the assessment of technical risks, execution constraints, and resource requirements.
Support technical presentations to customers and participate in discussions to clarify technical requirements and challenges.
Work closely with project managers to plan technical activities related to GIS substations.
Review work methods, execution sequences, and intervention plans.
Advise project teams on best practices for installation, maintenance, repair, testing, and commissioning.
Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation measures to ensure compliance with schedule, cost, quality, and health & safety requirements.
Participate in the analysis of technical deviations, problem-solving, and implementation of corrective actions.
Act as the technical expert and point of reference for field teams during GIS substation assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
Provide technical support in complex or critical site situations.
Ensure compliance with procedures, quality standards, technical requirements, and health & safety rules.
Participate, as needed, in site visits, technical inspections, and specialized interventions.
Support training, knowledge transfer, and technical capability development of site teams.
Participate in the development, update, and standardization of procedures, technical guides, and best practices related to GIS substations.
Contribute to lessons learned following projects and field interventions.
Maintain a high level of knowledge of technologies, methods, and practices applicable to GIS substations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve operational performance, execution quality, and intervention reliability.