Field Service Engineer - Drives

GE Vernova Inc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrification sector seeks a Drive Field Service Engineer for marine propulsion systems. The role involves testing, commissioning, and maintaining high and low voltage systems, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and experience with complex drive systems, along with strong communication skills and a willingness to work globally.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Attractive compensation package

Flexible benefits including pension and health insurance

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working on complex drive systems.
• Understanding of Modbus and other communication protocols.
• Valid Offshore survival training certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, planning, testing, and commissioning drive system upgrades.
• Analyzing and repairing software and hardware defects.
• Providing technical support to customers and GE staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Experience with high and low voltage drive systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PC/PLC equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business 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, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

The primary function of the role is to prepare, perform, test and commission marine high and low voltage marine propulsion drive systems in support of new build, upgrade and service projects. You will verify that the system commissioned matches the functional design specifications and implement necessary corrections to meet these specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Engineering activities: preparing, planning, testing, and commissioning high and low voltage drive system upgrades. Performing routine maintenance tasks and training across all GE Marine UK customer drive systems, both onshore and offshore.
2. Analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing drives-related software and hardware defects across the installed systems.
3. Writing, updating, and maintaining documentation according to company procedures and best practices.
4. Providing technical support to customers and internal GE staff as needed.
5. Liaising with engineering, Fleet Managers, and other GE personnel to fulfill the role of Drive Field Service Engineer (FSE).
6. Complying with company and customer EHS policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
7. Maintaining personal competence through applicable training.
8. Leading and contributing to FSE teams for various engineering activities as directed.
9. Carrying out marine service administrative tasks as directed by the marine service manager.

We seek a committed and professional individual with:

1. Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or relevant experience working on complex drive systems.

• Experience with PC/PLC equipment.
• Experience with high and low voltage variable speed drive control systems and hardware.
• Understanding of networks and communication protocols like Modbus.
• Proven site work experience.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Health and Safety training.
• Ability to achieve UK Security Vetting clearance.
• Willingness to work globally and offshore.
• Ability to travel overseas on short notice.

Desirable qualities include:

• Valid Offshore survival training certificate.
• Valid safety training certificates such as IOSH managing safely or NEBOSH.
• Familiarity with IEC and marine classification society rules.
• Full clean driving license.
• Flexible working attitude.
• Ability to work independently.

What we offer:

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A flexible work environment respecting work-life balance.
• Attractive compensation package.
• Flexible benefits including pension, income protection, private health insurance, and life assurance.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.