Automation Commissioning / Service Field Engineer

GE Vernova; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrification systems seeks an Automation Commissioning / Service Field Engineer to perform commissioning and maintenance activities at customer sites. The role includes responsibility for automation equipment, requiring a strong background in engineering and security clearance. You will work in a dynamic environment, handling exciting projects related to energy efficiency and decarbonization.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven record of Automation System commissioning.
• Familiarity with IEC and marine classification society rules desirable.
• Experience of MV drive commissioning and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Installation and checking of associated cabling, circuit breakers, and variable speed drives.
• Commissioning and full integration of Automation Systems.
• Produce as commissioned documentation in accordance with company standards.

Skills

Automation System commissioning

Good communication skills

Customer Focused

Education

HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

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Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

All resources, and logistics required to perform services and maintenance activities on customers' site/property. These activities contribute to, maintain, repair and refurbish sold or existing products. Includes all types of maintenance service (preventive and remedial), manage maintenance facilities and field services engineering. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, power electronics, drives and control technologies.

Power Conversion & Storage: Naval Electric Power & Propulsion (http://www.gevernova.com/power-conversion/product-solutions/Naval-Electric-Power-Propulsion)

Power Conversion & Storage: Automation & Control

Job Description

To act as a lead automation field service engineer. To prepare, perform, test and commission marine automation related activities in support of new build, upgrade and service related projects.

Initially this role will be based at our Marine Power Test Facility at Whetstone in Leicestershire, but after approximately 18 months travel further afield may be required for durations of up to 4 weeks at a time.

Primarily responsible for the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and documenting of Automation systems, safely, to defined instructions in preparation for hand-over to the test team. The role will also require ongoing maintenance of automation equipment.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Installation and checking of associated cabling, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS batteries/systems and variable speed drives.
• Commissioning and full integration of Automation Systems. Service and fault finding on Automation equipment and associated systems.
• To produce as commissioned documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV.
• Maintain competence through training courses and Electronic learning in line with company policies.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Is a sole UK National and holds, or is eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level.
• To be competent and have a proven record of Automation System commissioning.
• Be competent to produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards.
• HNC level qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or higher
• Familiarity with IEC and marine classification society rules desirable.
• Experience of MV drive commissioning and fault finding.
• Must have established record of sitework.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal in English.
• Customer Focused
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Experienced with PC/PLC equipment.
• Health and Safety trained.
  
  

You can expect from us

• Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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.

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