Field Service Supervisor
Field Service Supervisor
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Job Description Summary
Join our GasInsulated Substation (GIS) team as an Onsite Services Specialist GIS Supervisor. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cuttingedge GIS projects across various client sites. Were looking for a professional with a solid background in GIS or Mechanical Engineering with a strong understanding of electrical systems. The role demands flexibility as it involves extensive travel within the UK and potentially overseas. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the highest standards of health safety and quality during the installation and maintenance of GIS systems delivering exceptional service and quality products to our clients.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the overall quality and integrity of the GIS installation/maintenance process adhering to GEs highest standards.
- Nonconformity Management: Manage the identification reporting and resolution of productbased nonconformities (NCPs) ensuring timely closure.
- Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between the GIS product unit and service clients addressing product and installation issues.
- Project Reporting: Provide regular updates on project progress and any product issues to the GIS Project Manager.
- Team Leadership: Oversee the daily management and task allocation for field teams maximizing project success through efficient operation.
- Safety Promotion: Foster a culture of safety onsite promoting best practices and continuous improvement in safety standards.
- Site Visits: Conduct investigative visits to assess equipment condition and report on equipment failure.
- Documentation: Ensure accurate records reports and quality documentation are maintained according to GEs internal governance and quality plans.
- Technical Oversight: Supervise the installation repair commissioning and maintenance of GE products ensuring technical integrity.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Educational Background:
- A diploma or degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds ONC HND or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. A strong foundational knowledge in these disciplines would be advantageous for understanding the complexities of GIS systems.
- Certifications:
- Possession of an IOSH Managing Safely certification or similar is desirable reflecting a commitment to health and safety standards in all work environments.
- Technical Experience:
- Extensive handson experience in substation primary plant construction and installation techniques. This includes familiarity with the installation commissioning and maintenance of highvoltage GIS equipment and related infrastructure.
- Proven experience as a substation secondary wireman is advantageous as this role involves detailed work on the secondary systems of substations such as control and protection systems wiring and instrumentation.
- Regulatory Knowledge:
- A thorough understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations including the responsibilities and duties of the Principal Contractor and Contractor is vital. This ensures compliance with legal and safety standards during project .
- Field Competence:
- Experience in managing field operations including task delegation resource management and coordination with various stakeholders (e.g. clients engineers subcontractors).
- Competence in conducting site visits for equipment condition monitoring failure analysis and reporting. This includes a methodical approach to assessing and documenting the state of GIS systems.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Demonstrated ability to promote and enforce safe working practices. This includes conducting risk assessments implementing safety measures and fostering a culture of safety among team members.
- Familiarity with quality assurance processes and the ability to manage nonconformities (NCPs) ensuring that all installations meet GEs stringent quality standards.
- Management Skills:
- Experience in project reporting and communication providing clear and concise updates on project progress issues and resource utilization.
- Ability to manage budget and timeline constraints ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Additional Skills:
- Comfortable working in diverse and challenging environments including heights and confined spaces.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively both within the UK and potentially overseas to meet project requirements and client needs.
These qualifications and experiences ensure that the candidate can effectively fulfil the key responsibilities of the GIS Supervisor role maintaining high standards of quality safety and efficiency.
Additional Information
- This role involves significant travel across the UK and may include international assignments. A job need car will be provided for this role facilitating travel to various client sites and project locations. This benefit underscores the necessity of mobility and accessibility in fulfilling the responsibilities associated with the position.
- Unfortunately this position does not offer relocation assistance.
Join us and play a key role in delivering the green energy transition working on exciting and challenging projects within a supportive and forwardthinking team.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy our engineers are always up for the challenge and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solutionfocused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to gamechanging diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford and Berlin. A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements Competitive benefits and great development opportunities
- Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and challenging projects that contribute to the organizations success.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development including training and certifications.
- Collaborative Environment: A supportive and collaborative work environment that values teamwork and innovation.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
