Industrial Electrician - Plc & Controls Specialist

Gfg Alliance; Australia; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfg Alliance is seeking a Controls Lead Field Engineer to install, commission and maintain hardware and software across Oil & Gas and Power Generation projects globally, with a flexible Australia-wide location.

The role requires on-site supervision of subcontractors, field service interventions and customer training, along with reporting and safety compliance. Travel worldwide is expected; fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 4- or 5-year college degree in Electrical / Electronic/ Mechanical/IT Engineering, or Technical High School.
• 5+ years of experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant field activities.
• Ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Hands-on troubleshooting across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with control systems and instrumentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission hardware and software in Oil & Gas, Power Generation and related industries.
• Troubleshoot field installations on-site.
• Prepare field services jobs and coordinate with project managers.
• Attend pre-outages meetings with customers.
• Lead commissioning and loop checks, perform functional tests.
• Supervise subcontractors and field staff.
• Write detailed reports after job completion.
• Ensure safety and compliance at sites.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Strong communication skills

Fluent English

Ability to work under pressure

MS Office proficiency

Education

Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / IT Engineering degree or Technical High School

Tools

Woodward Control Systems

LM2500 Turbine

LM6000 Turbine

Field Generator

Job description

Flexible on location, this role can be based anywhere in Australia.

Job Description

The Controls Lead Field Engineer is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting for the full range of hardware and software products in the GE Software & Controls Solutions portfolio. Primarily customers will be within the Oil & Gas and Power Generation industries internationally and may be located both onshore and offshore.

Essential Responsibilities

• Install and commission Software & Controls Solutions hardware and software in a wide variety of machine types encountered in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Fertilizers, and other process industries
• Troubleshoot existing Software & Controls Solutions hardware and software installations on‑site.
• Prepare field services jobs and interventions with the project managers
• Attend pre‑outages meetings with customers
• Provide technical assistance to customers on site as needed
• Provide training to customer employees as needed
• Supervise mechanical and electrical sub‑contractors, and instrumentation de‑installation / reinstallation
• Supervise cable laying, meggering and connection
• Lead and execute loop check and commissioning phase performing the functional tests.
• Support ITO during quotation phase
• Lead Continuous improvements, providing feedbacks to other functions and Quality (LL/BP)
• Lead and create change order opportunities during site execution
• Support Services Managers and PM on job preparation and scheduling
• Lead and execute unit start‑up and performance tests ensuring proper and safe operation of the machine by evaluating the running parameters and troubleshoot control system problem as they arise
• Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customer's signature on timesheets before leaving the job site
• Write accurate and detailed reports after completion of each job
• Maintain a working and operational knowledge of all Software & Controls Solutions hardware and software
• Assess and monitor site safety during job execution
• Conduct internal and external training
• Communicate professionally with customer and other team members
• Understand T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments
• Timely and accurately input hours, expenses, timesheets in internal systems

Qualifications/Requirements

• 4- or 5- year college degree in Electrical / Electronic/ Mechanic/IT Engineering, or Technical High School
• >5 years related work experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, "hands‑on approach"
• Experience with Woodward Control Systems and Aeroderivative Gas Turbines (e.g. LM2500, LM6000) will be considered a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, Reciprocate Compressor) and their auxiliaries
• Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo‑valves, thermo elements, transmitters etc).
• Familiar with PLC & HMI installation
• Knowledge of Switches configuration, Virtual Machine Navigation, Domain Controllers will be considered a strong advantage.
• Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi‑meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator
• Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc).
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over‑time
• Knowledge of machinery protection and management systems
• Fluent English
• Valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).
• Strong computer skills using MS Office software

Desired Characteristics

• Offshore Experience and certifications
• MKVIe Control Systems knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer‑focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs
• Self‑motivated

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• #LI‑Remote - This is a remote position

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.