Systems Installation Leader

Role Description

The Leader for Systems Installation within the Projects Coordination Office (PCO) is a senior cross-business execution leader responsible for coordinating all the Systems Installation and Systems Commissioning activities during tendering and execution of GE Vernova’s largest enterprise projects, valued between $4 billion and $10 billion, spanning multiple business units. The role focuses on developing and driving a comprehensive, system-centric, installation and commissioning framework that ensures technical robustness, schedule integrity, and system performance reliability across the full project lifecycle—from concept through system commissioning and handover.

Essential Responsibilities

• Systems Installation & Commissioning
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive cross-business project Systems Installation & Commissioning framework for large-scale integrated projects.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate cross-business installation & system commissioning risks throughout project development and delivery.
  • Lead structured system risk assessments (FMEA, HAZOP, PRA, etc.) across project phases for integrated EEP systems.
  • Drive early identification and resolution of system installation interfaces, performance, and commissioning risks.
  • Ensure effective risk handover from tendering through execution and commissioning.
• Cross-Business Collaboration
  • Coordinate Systems I&C across GE Vernova business units to ensure an integrated approach to delivery, installation, and commissioning.
  • Facilitate cross-functional Systems Installation reviews to ensure interdependencies and system-level exposures are fully captured and managed.
  • Partner with PCO Technical Manager, PCO Risk Manager, and BU Engineering teams to embed system installation and commissioning risk mitigation plans into execution strategies.
• Systems Installation Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting
  • Continuously monitor systems Installation aspects across system design, installation, and commissioning phases.
  • Provide input to the project risk register and ensure quantitative systems installation risk analysis supports integrated project decision-making.
  • Collaborate with the PCO Planning Manager to provide systems installation progress dashboards for the GEV systems solution, trend analyses, and executive briefings to project and cross-business leadership.
• Coordinate integrated project implementation of GEV EHS and Quality policies
  • Coordinate consistent implementation of GEV EHS and Quality policies in the integrated across business units.
  • Ensure the health and safety of all employees involved with system installation and commissioning.
  • Audit processes and tools as defined by the execution functions and ensure that these are fully implemented and adhered to.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders—including customers, EPC partners, consultants, and suppliers—to ensure shared understanding and mitigation of key installation interfaces and system commissioning risks.
  • Represent GE Vernova in systems installation-related reviews, governance meetings, and customer project reviews.
  • Serve as the escalation focal point for cross-business installation risk issues.
• Continuous Improvement & Governance
  • Continuously evaluate and improve cross-business Systems Installation processes, methodologies, and tools.
  • Capture and apply lessons learned and best practices from global projects to strengthen future risk performance.
  • Promote a culture of proactive systems Installation risk management and accountability across GEV engineering and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline) from an accredited university or college.
• 15+ years of experience in complex power generation or grid infrastructure projects, including project execution, plant/system engineering, and/or technical risk management.
• Proven experience managing installation risks across multi-technology, multi-business, or large-scale integrated energy projects.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s in Engineering or MBA preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of power plant systems, including Gas Turbines, Wind, Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, and BESS technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership in plant engineering, system integration, reliability, and execution risk management.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills for structured risk evaluation.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across global and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to engage with executive and customer leadership on risk and system performance matters.
• Commitment to developing a high-reliability, safety-first culture in large project environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.