On Site Services Specialist - Junior Drives Engineer

Hs Mittweida; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Drives Engineer to support electrification systems crucial for energy efficiency. In this role, you will be responsible for testing and commissioning marine drive systems, ensuring technical integrity, and maintaining high standards in installation and wiring. You'll collaborate closely with Field Service Engineers and coordinate with various teams to enhance customer service. This position offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on exciting projects while contributing to a greener future. If you're ready to make a difference in the energy sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with site work and PC/PLC equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission marine drive systems for new builds and upgrades.
• Maintain drive and control equipment, ensuring compliance with EHS policies.

Skills

Site Work Experience

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Training

PC/PLC Equipment Experience

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Education

Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Drive and Control 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

As a Drives Engineer, you will perform, test and commission marine drive systems in support of new build, upgrade and service related projects. As part of your job, you will verify systems commissioned matches functional design specification and implement necessary corrections to ensure specification details are met.

In this role you will focus on:

1. Working with lead Field Service Engineers to complete tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of GE drive systems at site locations.
2. Completing installation and wiring modifications to a high standard.
3. Maintenance activities on drive and control equipment.
4. Writing installation, modification and maintenance reports.
5. Reading and understanding project documentation including instruction manuals, drawings and procedures.
6. Complying with both Company and Customer EHS policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
7. Maintaining personal competence by completing all applicable training in line with company requirements.
8. Coordinating additional opportunities to serve the customer with the customer service team, parts, other FSE's, repair services, sales, and product engineering teams.
9. Completing timely administrative requirements, timesheets, daily logs etc.
10. Performing work on-board vessels within GE / Customer safety guidelines either in shipyards or offshore.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

1. Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from a reputable college or university or equivalent knowledge & experience.
2. Must have established record of site work.
3. Experience with PC/PLC equipment.
4. A recognized Health and Safety training including risk assessment.
5. A willingness to travel to customer sites for extended periods of time within the UK and abroad.
6. A willingness to work for extended hours/overtime when required during peak periods and emergency circumstances.

What will make you stand out:

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
3. A recognized Health and Safety training including risk assessment.
4. Basic Life Support (CPR).
5. Valid Passport to Safety (PTS) training.
6. Health and Safety trained.
7. Flexible attitude to working pattern is required.
8. Full Clean Driving license.

You can expect from us:

1. Challenging and exciting projects.
2. A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
3. Attractive compensation.
4. Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
5. 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position