Field Service Engineer - Drives

NextGenEnergyJobs; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage team is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission, and troubleshoot drive, power, and automation systems at customer sites during ship construction and on offshore vessels. The role requires extensive travel and on-site leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and equipment integrity.

Candidates should have electrical engineering credentials, hands-on offshore experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance for DoD projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Associate's Degree with a minimum of 3 additional years of related industry experience.
• High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning on drive systems, power systems, automation systems or dynamic positioning systems at customer site locations during ship construction.
• Troubleshoot at site locations during Port visits or at sea to diagnose problems and implement corrective actions.
• Perform engineering tasks to ensure proper installation and commissioning of equipment and maintain technical integrity.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree or related discipline + 3 years of experience

High School diploma or GED + 6 years of experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning on drive systems, power systems, automation systems or dynamic positioning systems at customer site locations during ship construction.
• Performs troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled Port visits or at sea to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implements corrective actions.
• Performs a wide range of engineering tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of our equipment.
• Develop documentation to execute work such as commissioning and maintenance procedures, as well as execute customer training.
• Execute on site project management and technical leader duties to resolve customer issues and provide customer satisfaction
• Identify sales opportunities for service agreements, spare parts, training, and upgrades.
• Provide on call support in response to customer calls for service.
• Assist in the growth and direction of the North American business.
• Provide support to engineering teams working on customer upgrade projects
• Complete timely service reports and other administrative requirements
• Perform work on-board vessels within GE / Customer safety guidelines either in shipyards or offshore.
• Extended hours / overtime maybe required during peak periods and emergency circumstances.
• Domestic or overseas travel to customer sites for extended periods of time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• OR Associate's Degree or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3 additional years of related industry experience.
• OR High School diploma or GED equivalency with a minimum of 6 years of related industry experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time on short notice
• US Person with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projects.
• Previous Marine Industry experience.
• Must be physically fit to be able to board vessels offshore.
• For field service engineers that have the potential of working offshore, must be able to pass a Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) and offshore survival course which includes activities in a swimming pool.
• Possesses leadership qualities that align with GE Vernova Way.
• Background in a customer facing position within a Service environment.
• Ability to execute increasingly complicated assignments, which require considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment.
• The work environment at onsite locations is of a construction type setting. Whilst performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of trips, slips and falls. The noise level on-site or on-board ships can be excessive, personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications.