Lead Technical Support Engineer – FACTS & HVDC Services

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Technical Support Engineer for FACTS & HVDC Services based in Stafford, United Kingdom. You will act as the primary technical reference for complex electrical challenges, bridging back‑office engineering with on‑site delivery to maintain high‑reliability grid solutions.

The role emphasizes incident resolution, documentation, and training across customers and field teams, with travel ~10% and a regional 24/60 rotation.

Qualifications

• Formal Electrical Engineering education with power electronics focus is nice, but total experience matters.
• Experience in technical support, operations, or field engineering within the energy sector is valued.
• Willingness to travel approx. 10% and participate in regional 24/60 emergency rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analyses for electrical incidents to improve long‑term equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external clients to resolve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement in data management and technical procedures to enhance service delivery.
• Provide technical validation for new offers and project setups to support sales and projects.
• Create high‑quality technical documentation and reports for customers and field teams.
• Train colleagues and client personnel on technical best practices and system operations.

Skills

Power electronics

High‑voltage equipment

Technical communication

FACTS/HVDC expertise

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Power electronics focus

Tools

Electrical network simulation

Protection & control software

Field service tooling

Job description

Job Description Summary

Do you want to play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical power infrastructure while advancing your technical career? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Lead Technical Support Engineer - FACTS & HVDC Services to join our Grid Solutions team based in Stafford, United Kingdom.

Job Description

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower‑carbon energy we are helping to deliver. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life. Electrification Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Lead Technical Support Engineer - FACTS & HVDC Services will serve as a key technical reference for our regional FACTS and HVDC operations, driving incident resolution and continuous improvement initiatives. You will act as the primary technical point of contact for complex electrical engineering challenges, providing expert support to our customers and field service teams. Your work will bridge the gap between back‑office engineering and onsite delivery, ensuring our grid solutions remain at the forefront of efficiency, safety, and reliability. By leading root cause analyses and collaborating across internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure our service delivery exceeds customer expectations.

How You Will Make a Difference

Leading complex root cause analyses for electrical incidents to ensure long‑term equipment reliability.

Collaborating with internal engineering teams and external clients to resolve technical challenges and provide seamless support.

Improving service delivery by identifying process enhancements and driving continuous improvement in data management and technical procedures.

Supporting our sales and project teams by providing technical validation for new offers and project setups.

Creating high‑quality technical documentation and reports that empower our customers and field teams to maintain equipment effectively.

Developing the skills of others by training colleagues and client personnel on technical best practices and system operations.

Special Role Requirements

• Able to travel to and from projects and various field assignments (approximately 10% of the time).
• Willing to participate in our regional 24/60 emergency support rotation (approx. 1 week per month).

Skills for Success

• The ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to power electronics and high‑voltage electrical equipment.
• The capability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including clients and field engineers.
• An understanding of electrical network simulation, protection, and control systems.
• An expertise in FACTS and HVDC technology or equivalent industrial power systems.
• A keen interest in driving continuous improvement and modernizing service processes.
• A formal education in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power electronics is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements in technical support, operations, or field engineering within the energy sector.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Stafford office. No relocation support.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty‑five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow. We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work‑life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance‑based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

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, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE," in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com