Lead On Site Services Specialist - Turbine controls

GE Vernova, Inc.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Controls Lead Field Engineer to install, commission and service the full range of hardware and software within our Software & Controls Solutions portfolio across Oil & Gas and Power Generation industries worldwide.

The role may be based anywhere in Australia and will require travel both in-country and offshore as needed. You will lead on-site projects, supervise subcontractors, perform loop checks and commissioning tests, and provide training and technical support

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Install and commission Hardware and software in Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Fertilizers and other process industries
• Troubleshoot existing installations on-site
• Prepare field service jobs and interventions with project managers
• Attend pre-outages meetings with customers
• Provide training to customer employees as needed
• Supervise subcontractors and field activities
• Lead loop checks and commissioning tests
• Support ITO during quotation phase
• Lead continuous improvements and change orders during site execution
• Maintain accurate timesheets and write detailed reports

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Troubleshooting

Hands-on approach

Willing to travel

Education

4- or 5-year degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanic / IT Engineering, or Technical High School

Tools

Woodward Control Systems

Aeroderivative Gas Turbines LM2500 LM6000

PLC & HMI installation

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

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.

Job Description

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

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No