Field Services Manager

BR0423 Branch of GE Vernova International LLC - Saudi Arabia; Dammam; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Site Operations Leader to oversee installation and maintenance activities for critical equipment at client sites. You will drive safety, quality, and operational excellence, with a focus on scaling local capabilities for the SEC project.

You will lead field service technicians and engineers, ensuring adequate resources and coordination with project managers, technical support, and EHS managers to achieve global business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years leading operational teams in industrial or technical environments.
• English proficiency mandatory; Arabic is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and maintenance activities at client sites.
• Champion and develop a proactive EHS culture across all sites.
• Lead, mentor, and foster collaboration within a field service team of technicians and engineers.
• Define operational rhythm and manage team performance to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate with external suppliers to supplement internal resources and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

EHS leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

About GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage, we are dedicated to advancing the world’s energy infrastructure through innovative energy conversion systems. We empower our clients to achieve their electrification goals by providing integrated, turnkey solutions based on three core components: rotating machines, variable speed drives, and automation/control systems. With over 120 years of expertise, we design and manufacture high-performance equipment—such as high-speed motors for LNG liquefaction, gas turbine generators, and marine propulsion systems—tailored to the specific needs of our clients in the Nuclear, Marine, and Oil & Gas sectors.

Role Overview

This position is based in Saudi Arabia. Your primary mission is to oversee the installation and maintenance activities of our equipment at client sites. You will ensure that all missions are executed with the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Immediate Priority: SEC Project

In the initial phase, your primary objective will be to strengthen our local team specifically to meet the requirements and operational milestones of the SEC (Saudi Electricity Company) project. You will play a critical role in scaling up local capabilities to ensure successful delivery.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Champion and develop a proactive EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) culture across all sites.
• Lead, mentor, and foster collaboration within a team of field service technicians and engineers.
• Define your operational rhythm and manage the performance of your team to ensure project success.
• Ensure the availability of adequate resources (in terms of headcount and skill sets).
• This includes managing and developing a network of external suppliers to complement internal resources.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Project Managers, Technical Support, EHS Managers) to achieve global business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in managing operational teams within an industrial or technical environment.
• General understanding of mechanics and electrotechnics to provide effective support to your team.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• The legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restriction.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholders and navigate diverging interests.
• Proven capability to work effectively within a complex matrix organization.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and address critical issues with a sense of urgency.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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