Services Specialist 1 - On Site Services (GIS Switchgear)

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a Services Specialist 1 for on-site services in Kuwait. The role requires strong technical experience in GIS switchgear and covers E&C services and maintenance, including testing and commissioning of high-voltage switchgear. The candidate handles GIS equipment, prepares technical reports and site documentation, and ensures full EHS compliance and quality of site work according to GE Vernova procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Understand site safety and perform LOTO operations in line with GE and customer safety regulations.
• Apply GEV EHS rules and site Safety, Quality and Productivity standards.
• Perform E&C activities for GIS 132 kV and 300 kV substations.
• Troubleshoot and carry out corrective repairs in live electrical substations.
• Carry out 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 site personnel.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and/or Electromechanical Engineering or a relevant field, or a diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage switchgear.
• Ability to do GIS site services, including preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Experience working at multiple remote sites in Kuwait.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic speaking is preferable.

Required skills

• Good to excellent command of MS Office 365 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong oral and written communication, planning and execution skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills, able to manage site and customer needs under pressure.

What we offer

• Relocation assistance provided.