Electrical Field Service Engineer, Power Systems and Drives

GE Vernova; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in power systems is seeking an Electrical Field Service Engineer to commission and service electrical equipment primarily in the Marine, Oil & Gas, and Industrial sectors. The role involves extensive travel (95%), hands-on technical work, and support for various equipment installations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in field service involving medium voltage systems. This position also requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to train clients on equipment operations.

Qualifications

• Over three years of hands-on experience in relevant field service.
• Solid understanding of electric circuits, power systems, and harmonics.
• Good hands-on skills and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Commission and service static frequency converters and drives.
• Provide technical support and perform on-site training.
• Complete site documentation including installation checklists.

Skills

Hands-on experience with medium voltage drives

Knowledge of Power Electronics

Understanding of Electric Power Systems

Computer programming skills

Fluent English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test instruments (recorders, power analyzers)

Programmable Logic Controllers

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 objectives. 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 require high technical skills on electric machines such as switchgear, automatic voltage regulator (AVR), and drives. In addition, provide technical support for installation and commissioning of projects and provide maintenance, breakdown emergency support, and remote troubleshooting if required.

Job Description

Role Summary / Purpose

Electrical Drives 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 drives (VFD) at low and medium voltage.
• Pre-commission, commission, and service low voltage and medium voltage switchgear, transformers, and power systems.
• Provide technical assistance and supervision to customers on installations.
• Conduct on-site interpretation of data and technical instruction.
• Provide management with complete and prompt information and reports 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.
• Provide and 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 checklists, 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 but not limited to mechanical and instrumentation verifications.
• Hands-on on-site rotating equipment testing and commissioning.
• Hands-on on-site testing of electrical auxiliaries (such as cooling fans and lubricant unit pumps) and verifications of temperature, pressure, and flow sensors.
• Adhere to company Health and Safety policies and work in a safe and best-practice manner to ensure wellbeing of personnel and equipment.
• Able to interface at upper management and peers levels of the organization both internally and externally in a clear and methodical manner.

Qualification/Requirements

• Electrical Bachelor Degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
• Over three years of hands-on experience in medium voltage drives and rotating equipment field service or maintenance position.
• Advantage if you have experience working in the metal industry.
• 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, insulation, and familiarity with medium voltage equipment.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of test instruments (recorders, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, insulation resistance testers, hipot, etc.).
• Good knowledge of rotating equipment theory and operation.
• Good hands-on skills and computer skills.
• Willing to travel 100% including distant in-country or aboard 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 player 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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