HVDC & FACTS Field Service Engineer

GE Vernova; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK seeks a self-motivated Service Engineer specialized in power electronics. The role involves managing multi-year service contracts and supporting global customers with FACTS and HVDC systems. Candidates should possess an engineering degree, relevant experience, and exceptional communication skills. A competitive benefits package is offered, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Flexible work agreements

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a relevant position related to power electronics.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform maintenance on FACTS or HVDC systems.
• Manage site activities and customer interactions.
• Document site activities and report to management.

Skills

Problem analysis

EHS knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in power electronics

Tools

Power electronics systems

Commissioning tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

We are looking for a self-motivated service engineer in power electronics able to manage service contracts, site activities and to support/participate in commissioning of FACTS & HVDC equipment.

This is a key position in GE’s Service organisation, you will be responsible to lead technical portion of multi-year service contracts, to support customers located in different countries and to be part of a community of experts able to support global customers on high technology equipment.

GE FACTS and HVDC solutions includes:

• SVC, Static Var Compensation
• FSC, Fix Series Compensation
• SC, Synchronous Condenser
• STATCOM, Static Compensation
• LCC HVDC, High Voltage Direct Current
• VSC HVDC (Onshore & Offshore)

Job Description

We are looking for a self-motivated service engineer in power electronics able to manage service contracts, site activities and to support/participate in commissioning of FACTS & HVDC equipment.

This is a key position in GE’s Service organisation, you will be responsible to lead technical portion of multi-year service contracts, to support customers located in different countries and to be part of a community of experts able to support global customers on high technology equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and Lead maintenance, onsite activities, technical support on FACTS or HVDC transmission systems.
• Manage preparations for site activities in coordination with end customer.
• Perform commissioning activities on FACTS or HVDC transmission systems.
• Lead technical portion on service contracts running over several years.
• Attend and lead customer meetings, identify solutions that meet needs.
• Knowledge and ability to carry out FACTS projects of minor renovations/upgrades.
• Support ITO team as needed during tenders for the technical part.

Technical knowledge:

• Technical knowledge and site experiences on switching equipment, harmonic filters and instrumentation transformers.
• Technical knowledge and site experiences on FACTS equipment (with Thyristor and IGBT), knowledge of rotating machines is a plus.
• Technical knowledge and site experiences on commissioning of protection relays.
• Technical knowledge and site experiences on troubleshooting, with the use of network recorders and/or analysers.
• Technical Knowledge and ability to resolve incidents on site and to analyse logs and curves.

Abilities:

• Good ability and culture in EHS, Ability to strictly apply EHS rules during site incident or under pressure by Customer.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and solve problems.
• Ability to document, write reports, and plan site activities.
• Notions of project management.
• Management of on-site teams.
• Excellent customer management skills, especially on site during an incident.
• Ability to work in a team and to share knowledge and experience with colleagues: strong “Team player”.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or “house engineer” in power electronic.
• Demonstrated engineering background and technical understanding of power electronics.
• Demonstrated experience in an relevant / identical position.
• In depth experience on drives or FACTS or HVDC equipment (valves + control + Protections).
• Availability to travel up to 50% (with potential 100% site assignments during training & later during short periods).
• Language and communication skills (fluent English).
• Existing clean UK driving license needed for all applicants.

The North South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. Grid Solutions is focused on enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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.