Lead Services Specialist - Commissioning

IF1860 GE Power Conversion India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in India seeks a Field Service Engineer to install and support the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) on marine vessels. The role requires frequent travel up to 100% to client sites in India and globally, with on-site installation, commissioning, and through-life maintenance.

You will perform system tests, troubleshoot, and provide on-site leadership, ensuring safety and reliability while coordinating with customers and GE field personnel.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and written skills in English.
• Experience in on-site commissioning and maintenance of complex automation systems.
• Knowledge of electrical diagrams and control systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site installation and commissioning of IPMS on marine vessels.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault isolation.
• Carry out system power-on, tests, and channel checks per procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and GE field personnel.
• Document commissioning activities and maintain records.
• Respond to urgent repairs and coordinate with site teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

International experience

Education

Master's/Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or allied field

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Field Service Engineer tasks are related to the installation and support of Marine automation systems (IPMS Integrated Platform Management System) for military and commercial ships. The job will require frequent traveling up to 100 % to various client sites in India and globally.

The activity includes Setting to work, installation and tests of system modifications as well as through life support of the ship by means of periodic preventive and corrective maintenance on board, trouble shooting, repair and testing of the electronic components/subsystem and obsolescence management.

Essential Responsibilities

In this role you are responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize your understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and can effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Serve as the Primary GE on-site or mobile representative, and Lead the site on as a Site In Charge (SIC) or Site Manager (SM)Program Manager (LPM) to an assigned customer or / Project. Perform IPMS system installation check as per test procedures. Experience in Propulsion & Manoeuvring, Automatic power Management system, Auxiliary control system, Battle damage control system, On board training system, Equipment health Monitoring system, CCTV, Personal location system and Integrated bridge system and 3rd party systems. Perform the system power on as per procedures. Perform the cold checks (channel check) as per procedures. Perform the functionality test as per procedures. Reporting the work progress and eventual functionality defects and solutions. Manage and provide the maintenance activities: troubleshooting, interventions, reporting, assistance by mail or phone, training of crew onboard or on site, defining schedule of maintenance Software upload/download for controller, change of tunable, trending analysis, data logs, screenshots, alarm logs. Provide program site leadership, technical direction, and assistance to the customer, user, and other GE field personnel in the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of assigned product lines Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration after installation Accurately document as commissioned documents for record keeping Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards Knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment vintage Apply Six Sigma analytical tools to assist the customer with proactive reliability and management. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Assist customer with improving reliability and reducing cost of ownership Provide single point of contact to the customer, customer team, and all other GE stakeholders Assist customer with spare parts ordering &, issues resolution.

Qualifications/Requirements

Masters/ Bachelors/Diploma Degree from accredited college / university in Electrical Engineering or allied Engineering. Knowledge base of electronics and control system Experience (5+ years) on site setting to work and commissioning of automation systems (better if onboard military ships) Understanding of electronic diagram/scheme Capability to manage concurrent and different tasks Good Analysis skills and strong attention to detail Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

Problem solving Time management Ability to work under pressure Target driven Orientation to Customer Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Strong oral and written communication skills. Cross functional, ability to work on matrix environment, and international team experience. International experience

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