Experienced Technical Field Advisor - Electrical Excitation

FieldCore; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FieldCore is seeking an experienced Electrical Excitation Field Engineer to join their Field Operations team in Europe. The role involves maintaining turbine generator excitation systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting customer satisfaction through quality execution. Candidates should have a solid engineering background, relevant troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to travel extensively.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for mental, physical, and financial well-being

Professional development and training opportunities

Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Excitation Field Engineer with installations and outages.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Power Turbine Generator Excitation System.
• Lead execution of retrofit projects for excitation and protection systems.
• Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Knowledge of excitation systems

Troubleshooting skills

Hands-on approach

Familiarity with MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

FieldCore is looking for an exceptional Electrical Excitation Field Engineer to join our Field Operations team based in Europe.

FieldCore, a GE company, is an independent, industrial field services organization focused on World-Class Execution across the power generation sector. Our team includes more than 10,000 of the foremost experts in field services all focused on one thing: delivering excellent outcomes for our customers. Our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality and Inclusion are the foundation of everything we do to empower the people who power the world.

Let’s Talk about the Role

As an Electrical Excitation Technical Field Advisor you will be responsible for the Power Turbine Generator Excitation System and accountable for control of costs, quality control - preservation, protection, security, or safekeeping of turbine modules, office trailers, tool trailers/gang boxes, cranes, and accessories, spare parts.

How you will make the difference

• Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards
• Pre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures
• Lead execution of retrofit projects, including Excitation systems (EX2100 EX2100e, LS2100, LS2100e and HMI products), Generator Protection Systems (GPP), and Power System Stabilization systems
• Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues
• Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports
• Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
• Support the business growth initiatives
• Trace through the software documentation
• Implement control constant modifications
• Reading and modifying software sequencing
• Set up and modify the hardware and software associated with the Gas/Steam Turbine Excitation / LCI system
• Implement excitation control system software changes
• Provide Technical Direction for writing install and terminate, complete functionality checks, and troubleshooting the turbine excitation / LCI system. Perform start-up/shut-down sequencing and turbine/generator operation

Special Role Requirements

• Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments.
• Willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
• Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and field assignments

Skills for Success

You should be an experienced and competent Electrical Excitation Field Engineer having worked on successful installations and outages. You will also:

• Have the knowledge and skill to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise.
• Be familiar of MS Office products and can learn other software tool applications to support HMI and application changes.
• Have the ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings as well as trouble shooting skills with a “Hands-on approach”.

Aformal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering are nice to have, but we are mostinterested in your total experience and professional achievements.

We're determined to be the best place to grow

People are the heart of our organization and we put them first in everything we do. From professional development to a wide range of training opportunities, we continually strive to create an empowering and healthy place to work. Combining our values of growth and World-Class Execution is what sets our workplace apart from the rest. Only FieldCore can offer this wide range of opportunities across the power generation industry, combined with excellent career paths in technical, functional and leadership areas

What’s in it For You

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all FieldCore associates. Not only this but you’ll also be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, FieldCore is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both FieldCore associates and applicants alike.

Join us at FieldCore where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging!