Services Specialist 1 - On Site Services (GIS Switchgear)

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a Services Specialist 1 to provide on-site services for GIS switchgear in Kuwait. The role covers E&C services and maintenance, including testing and commissioning of high-voltage switchgear, handling GIS equipment, preparing technical reports and ensuring EHS compliance according to GE Vernova procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Perform LOTO operations in line with GE and customer safety regulations, and apply site safety, quality and productivity standards
• Carry out E&C activities for GIS 132 kV and 300 kV substations
• Execute troubleshooting and corrective repairs in live electrical substations
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of GIS as per approved procedures
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to diagnose equipment issues
• Maintain accurate back-office reporting, test reports and customer site documentation
• Coordinate with OEMs and factories on unresolved repair issues and non-conformities
• Provide technical assistance during installation, pre-arrangement and project execution phases
• Work as part of a site team or act as site lead, allocating tasks and coordinating personnel

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Electromechanical Engineering, or a relevant diploma from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage switchgear
• Ability to work across multiple remote sites in Kuwait
• Good to excellent English; Arabic speaking is preferable
• Desired: strong communication, planning and execution skills, leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to manage site and customer needs under pressure

Required skills

• Experience with GIS switchgear maintenance (preventive and corrective)
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and Microsoft Project

What we offer

• Relocation assistance provided