Job Description Summary

Join a team driving the future of energy transformation!

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Site Supervisor with expertise in Power Transformers installation and commissioning. In this role, you will act as the key link between the factory, site operators, and customers, ensuring seamless transformer installation and commissioning while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

This role is not a full-time on-site position—expect a 60% travel requirement, with the remaining time spent in a hybrid work setup (office/home) as agreed with management.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Coordination & Supervision: Lead the technical portion of power transformer installation and commissioning, ensuring site activities follow engineering standards, compliance regulations, and customer expectations.

• Technical Guidance & Support: Act as the key interface between factory engineers, regional site supervisors, and customers to troubleshoot issues, provide technical support, and resolve non-conformities .

• Regional Supervisor Qualification: Work on the qualification process for regional site supervisors , ensuring they are trained to company and industry standards.

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Independently assess and resolve technical challenges on-site without relying solely on factory support.

• Site Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and issue Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and Technical Queries (TQs) , ensuring full documentation of site activities.

• Customer & Stakeholder Management: Lead discussions with customers, project managers, and engineering teams to coordinate transformer installations, handle site incidents, and ensure customer satisfaction .

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

• Proven experience in power transformer installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

• Strong hands-on electrical expertise (rather than electronics).

• Ability to work independently on problem-solving and technical decision-making .

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills , with experience in writing reports and technical documentation.

• Solid understanding of EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulations and the ability to enforce safety compliance under pressure.

• Availability to travel (60%) based on project needs.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Experience with coordinating and training site teams .

• Knowledge of ISO standards and compliance regulations .

• Familiarity with power transformer testing and commissioning procedures .

• Strong leadership skills —not just a messenger but a proactive problem solver.

If you’re an experienced Site Supervisor with a strong electrical background in power transformers , and you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on role where problem-solving and leadership are key, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and become a crucial part of our energy transition journey.

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of English Electric group, delivering power transformers, that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM, and has been acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UK's transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design, manufacturing, and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide, up to 800kV.

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 we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, 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, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.