Remote Controls Field Engineer (Oil & Gas/Power)

Srg Global; Australia; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Controls Lead Field Engineer to install, commission and troubleshoot a broad range of hardware and software in the Oil & Gas and Power Generation sectors. The role supports on-site activities across Australia, with international travel as needed.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of related experience, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and a hands-on approach to electrical and mechanical work. Fluency in English and a valid passport are required.

Qualifications

• 4-5 year degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/IT Engineering or Technical High School
• 5+ years of Oil & Gas or Power Plant field experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting with a hands-on approach
• Experience with Woodward Control Systems and Aeroderivative Gas Turbines (LM2500/LM6000) advantageous
• Rotating equipment control philosophy knowledge (gas turbine, steam turbine, centrifugal/reciprocating compressors)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Fluent English
• Valid driver's license and passport
• Strong MS Office skills

Responsibilities

• Install and commission Hardware and Software across multiple machine types in Oil & Gas, Power Generation and related industries
• Troubleshoot field installations on-site
• Prepare field services jobs with project managers
• Attend pre-outages meetings with customers
• Provide on-site technical assistance to customers
• Provide on-site training to customer personnel
• Supervise subcontractors and instrumentation work
• Lead loop checks and commissioning tests
• Support quotes during the sales phase
• Drive continuous improvement and change orders during site execution
• Manage timesheets and customer sign-off on site reports
• Maintain knowledge of hardware and software in the portfolio
• Assess site safety during job execution
• Conduct internal and external training
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members
• Understand Terms and Conditions commitments
• Record hours and expenses accurately in internal systems

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Travel

On-site installation

PLC/HMI

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/IT Engineering degree

Tools

Woodward Control Systems

Aeroderivative Gas Turbines LM2500 LM6000

Pressure pump

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Controls Lead Field Engineer to install, commission and troubleshoot a broad range of hardware and software in the Oil & Gas and Power Generation sectors. The role supports on-site activities across Australia, with international travel as needed.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of related experience, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and a hands-on approach to electrical and mechanical work. Fluency in English and a valid passport are required.