Electrical Field Service Engineer, Power Systems and Drives

GE Vernova; Remote; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an Electrical Field Service Engineer to commission and service large power electrical equipment primarily in the Marine, Oil & Gas sectors. This role involves significant travel (95%) and requires hands-on technical skills in managing complex electrical systems. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. The position allows for remote work and demands commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of hands-on experience in field service or maintenance.
• Solid understanding of Electric Power Systems and Medium Voltage.
• Willing to travel 100% and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Commission and service electrical equipment in various industrial sectors.
• Provide technical support for installation and commissioning.
• Conduct on-site testing and inspections of electrical equipment.

Skills

Hands-on experience with medium voltage drives

Understanding of Power Electronics

Good computer skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluent English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test instruments (recorders, power analyzers)

Job description

Electrical Field Service Engineer, Power Systems and Drives

Job Description Summary Commission and service larger power electrical equipment mainly in Marine, Oil & Gas, and Industry business segments.

As Field Service Engineer (FSE), you provide hands‑on work as part of a team to meet assigned purpose. In this role you will work within defined parameters to apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve problems through immediate action or short‑term planning. Tasks mainly require high technical skills on electric machines such as Switchboard, Automated Voltage Regulator (AVR) and Drive. Additionally, you provide technical support for installation and commissioning of projects, and provide maintenance, breakdown emergency support, and remote troubleshooting if required.

Role Summary / Purpose

Electrical Field Services provides direction and assistance to the work group to meet assigned purpose. In this role you will work within defined parameters to assess, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short‑term planning.

95% travel

Essential Responsibilities

• Pre‑commission, commission, and service static frequency converters (SFC) and variable frequency (VFD) low voltage and medium voltage drives.
• Pre‑commission, commission, and service low voltage and medium voltage switchgear, transformers, and power system.
• Provide technical assistance and supervision to customers on the installations.
• Conduct on‑site interpretation of data and technical instruction.
• Provide management with complete and prompt information and report regarding status, customer or equipment problems, and failures.
• Provide technical assistance through on‑site guidance and training in proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned programs and ground support equipment.
• Assist the quality team with root cause analysis and generate reports in case of equipment malfunction or failures.
• Review reported malfunctions and identify any undesirable trends.
• Complete site documentation such as installation check lists, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning procedures.
• Hands‑on on‑site parts replacement, testing, and verification of electrical equipment.
• Hands‑on on‑site cooling unit inspection, repair, and testing including mechanical and instrumentation verifications.
• Hands‑on on‑site rotating equipment testing and commissioning.
• Hands‑on on‑site electrical testing auxiliaries (such as cooling fans and lubricating unit pumps), and verification of temperature, pressure, and flow electronic sensors.
• Adhere to company Health and Safety policies and work in safe and best practice manner to ensure the well‑being of personnel and equipment.
• Able to interface at upper management and peers levels of the organization both internally and externally in clear and methodical manner.

Qualification / Requirements

• Electrical Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
• Over 3 years of hands‑on experience in medium voltage drives and rotating equipment field service or maintenance position.
• Advantage if have experience working in metal business.
• Solid understanding of Power Electronics and Electric Circuits.
• Solid understanding of Electric Power Systems, Medium Voltage, Harmonics.
• Good literacy in at least one computer programming language.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Experience with rotating machines.
• Understanding of rotating equipment motor windings, insulations, and familiarity with medium voltage equipment.
• Hands‑on experience and knowledge of test instruments (recorders, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, insulation resistance, Hipot, etc.).
• Good knowledge of rotating equipment theory and operation.
• Good hands‑on skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Willing to travel 100% including distant in‑country or abroad limited duration visits.
• Willing to work flexible times, longer hours, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
• Comfortable to sail on marine vessels if needed and remain offshore for defined number of days.
• Willing to be mobilized at short notice.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety, and risks / Hazards involved.

Desired Characteristics

• Fluent oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Team worker with ability to share and coordinate tasks among members of the group.
• High job ethics.
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability.
• Able to interface at all levels of the organization both internally and externally.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Remote Position: Yes (#LI-Remote)