Senior Controls Field Engineer (Remote)

Eroad; Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Controls Lead Field Engineer to install, commission, troubleshoot, and support hardware and software across Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and related industries. The role spans on-site work across Australia, with offshore opportunities, requiring strong hands-on electrical and mechanical expertise and effective customer communication.

The successful candidate will lead loop checks, commissioning, start-ups, and safety-conscious field activities, while coordinating with

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
• Experience with Woodward Control Systems will be considered a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy and their auxiliaries
• Knowledge of field devices, instruments and actuators
• Familiar with PLC & HMI installation

Responsibilities

• Install and commission hardware and software in Oil & Gas and Power industries
• Troubleshoot existing installations on-site
• Prepare field services jobs and interventions with project managers
• Attend pre-outages meetings with customers
• Provide technical assistance to customers on site
• Provide training to customer employees as needed
• Supervise sub-contractors and de-installation/reinstallation
• Lead and execute loop check and commissioning phase
• Support services during quotation phase
• Lead continuous improvements and change order opportunities
• Lead unit start-up and machine performance tests
• Maintain accurate timesheets and report generation

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Electrical/Electronic/IT Engineering degree

Tools

Woodward Control Systems

PLC & HMI installation

Virtual Machine Navigation

Domain Controllers

Multi-meter

Oscilloscope

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Controls Lead Field Engineer to install, commission, troubleshoot, and support hardware and software across Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and related industries. The role spans on-site work across Australia, with offshore opportunities, requiring strong hands-on electrical and mechanical expertise and effective customer communication.

The successful candidate will lead loop checks, commissioning, start-ups, and safety-conscious field activities, while coordinating with