Lead Field Service Drives Engineer

GE Vernova; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Lead Field Service Drives Engineer based in the United States. The role involves installation and troubleshooting of drive systems, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and possess strong problem-solving skills. It offers a competitive work environment with remote options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time.
• Ability to pass necessary safety courses for offshore work.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning on drive systems.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop documentation for maintenance procedures.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Travel willingness

Customer Facing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s Degree with 5 years experience

High School diploma with 8 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lead Field Service Drives Engineer

GE Vernova – Power Conversion & Storage

Job Summary
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on power stability, energy storage and industrial electrification solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning on drive systems at customer site locations during ship construction.
• Perform troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled port visits or at sea to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Develop documentation to execute work such as commissioning and maintenance procedures, and 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 may be required during peak periods and emergency circumstances.
• Domestic or overseas travel to customer sites for extended periods of time.

Qualifications / 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 5 additional years of related industry experience.
• OR School diploma or GED equivalency with a minimum of 8 years of related industry experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time on short notice.

Desired Characteristics

• Must be physically fit to be able to board vessels offshore.
• Previous Marine Industry Experience.
• 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.
• US Person with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projects.
• 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, requiring considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment.
• The work environment at onsite locations is of a construction type setting. While 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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Remote Position: Yes – Remote