Controls Field Engineer FEP Remote, United States

Fieldcore; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Extensive training programs

Mentorship opportunities

Global exposure

Job summary

FieldCore in Cambridge, MA, part of GE Vernova, offers an entry-level Field Engineering Program (FEP). You'll develop technical expertise, lean thinking, and leadership, through in-person and online training, on-the-job training, and mentorship from experienced TFA's, with opportunities to travel and grow into a TFA Controls role.

During the program you will support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of heavy-duty turbines and equipment, learn PLCs and plant systems, and advance toward

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical diagrams.
• Understand PLC ladder logic and basic troubleshooting approaches.
• Basic networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety mindset and ensure work meets GE safety standards.
• Travel to and between project sites for field assignments.
• Work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed by field assignments.
• Manage on-site controls activities during installation, commissioning, and maintenance of turbines/equipment (e.g., MKVIe, MKVI, MKV).
• Read and interpret P&ID drawings.
• Provide timely internal and external reports and guidance on complex projects.
• Support customers with technical direction and OEM packaged products.

Skills

Diagrams

PLC ladder

Networking

English

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernovahelpscustomers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.

GE Vernova’sGas Powerbusiness engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of theGas Power One Field Services team,FieldCoreinstalls, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.

Job Summary:

A TFA FEP is an entry level position. You will start by being enrolled in FieldCore's Field Engineering Program (FEP). While in the FEP, you will develop in-depth technical expertise, lean thinking and leadership skills and will have a unique opportunity to go through:

• In-person and Online training Curriculum
• On-the-job trainings
• Learning from experienced Technical Field Advisors (TFA’s)

You will gain experience and grow your career while traveling and helping provide power to communities. Upon successful graduation from the FEP program, you will be eligible for a TFA Controls position.

The TFA Controls manages controls activities on site during the Installation and Commissioning and Maintenance of heavy-duty turbines/equipment (generator or mechanical drive); Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
• Actively manage controls activities on site during Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of heavy-duty equipment, PLCs and other GE provided controls systems (MKVIe, MKVI, MKV, ..etc.)
• Read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID)
• Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports
• Provide expert consultation on complex projects
• Provide customers with technical direction and support on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) packaged products
• May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong technical competence in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.
• Understand PLC ladder logic, including basic understanding of how to navigate through ladder rungs while troubleshooting
• Have basic networking and programming knowledge
• English proficiency required

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in Field Services or Power Generation.
• Positive can-do attitude with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with Gas Turbine Driver Control Systems and Auxiliary Systems
• Experience on Mark VI, Mark Vie, Mark V controls systems, preferable
• Ability to understand and implement controls software
• Wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Strong analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn and problem solve
• Strong ownership and work ethic

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Extensive training opportunities and mentorship
• Classroom and virtual trainings
• Regional and Global exposure
• Working on multimillion dollar equipment
• Wide range of career path opportunities
• LEAN training
• Learning and developing communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual salary range for this position is $68,500 to $113,100. This is an exempt from overtime position. FieldCore benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), retirement savings, health and Wellness reimbursement, and a bonus or incentive program. Eligibility for FieldCore benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan.

FieldCore is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law