Field Service Engineer

GE Vernova; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Portsmouth. The role involves supporting Naval taskings, conducting maintenance on vessels, and providing technical support. Candidates should have an HNC in electrical engineering and possess good communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, 26 days annual leave, and generous benefits in a dynamic environment focused on energy efficiency and decarbonisation.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Generous employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Performance-based compensation

Qualifications

• Experience working on Naval vessels preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Conversant with computers and office suite of software.

Responsibilities

• Comply with EHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct maintenance, repairs, and upgrades onboard.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Good communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Ability to obtain MoD Security Clearance

Self-motivated

Education

HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Computer and office software

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova have an exciting opportunity for Field Service Engineers who have experience working on Naval vessels to work for our Power Conversion and Storage business from our site in Portsmouth. GEs Power Conversion & Storage 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 organisations helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer in the Portsmouth area to support the Field Service Teams’ Naval taskings. Working primarily on an array of different classes of Naval vessels mainly in the Portsmouth area with some travel requirements to attend wherever tasked, you will be a key member of the Field Service team and will also be requested to support other non‑Naval tasks covering the Industry, Marine and Offshore sectors.

Excellent career growth opportunities within GE.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Comply with both Company and Customer EHS policies and procedures.
• Engage in a wide range of engineering activities, planning and conducting maintenance, repairs and upgrades onboard when ships are alongside and at sea.
• Analyse, diagnose and repair system and equipment defects.
• Manage and plan work packages from concept to completion, involving close liaison with both the customer and GE internal staff.
• Provide technical support to both the customer and GE internal staff.
• Develop and engineer Service Solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and other documentation as necessary.
• Support other vessels and shore facilities as and when required by the business.
• Adapt to flexible working patterns in accordance with business needs.
• Undertake all reasonable duties as requested.

Skills and Qualifications:

• HNC educated or equivalent in electrical engineering or related clean driving license.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Conversant with the use of computers and office suite of software.
• Customer‑Focused, maintaining a can‑do attitude.

Desired Characteristics:

• Already possessing or having the ability to obtain MoD Security Clearance.
• Must attain required medical standard for offshore work.
• Self‑motivated and dynamic with a focused attitude towards safety.
• Must attain required medical and personal standards to achieve certification in training courses as deemed appropriate by management.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work on high‑impact nationally significant programmes.
• Competitive salary and performance‑based compensation.
• 26 days of annual leave and UK bank holidays.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible benefits platform so you can tailor your package.

We’re always looking for top talent! If this role isn’t quite right but you’re interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!

The Energy to Change the World GE Vernova

Power Conversion - Home Power Conversion & Storage

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills

• MobileIron
• Robotics
• Field Service
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Sonography
• IP Networking
• Schematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Human Resources
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Field Service Engineer • Portsmouth, England, UK