Lead Field Service Engineer – Philadelphia, PA

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in energy conversion and storage solutions as a Lead Field Service Engineer. You will provide technical expertise to enhance customer satisfaction while resolving field service issues and promoting Government service growth. This position requires a strong background in engineering, effective communication skills, and the ability to foster long-term customer relationships.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum 3 years of field service and/or commissioning experience.
• US citizen with ability to obtain Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead field service staff and support customers on GE Power Conversion equipment.
• Provide technical support for new unit installation/startup.
• Develop and lead customer initiatives to enhance service.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description 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.

Job Description 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.

The Lead Field Service Engineer (FSE) will provide technical expertise and engineering to support the Power Conversion Service business to support a US Navy customer to resolve issues, strive for customer satisfaction, On Time Delivery (OTD) and drive Government service growth. You will report to the FSE Manager (Government service) and manage existing work items to support customers and field engineering team on Drive system maintenance, system maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As a Lead Field Service Engineer, You Will

• Lead and support field service staff and customers on GE Power Conversion equipment (Drive, automation, rotating machines, auxiliary equipment) system issues. Reaches back to CoE as appropriate.
• Provides technical support for new unit installation / startup and other outage work scopes
• Work with customer personnel (Operations, Engineering, Training, and Purchasing) to resolve customer product issues, maximize availability of plants, and maximize purchased services provided by GE. Manage, develop, and lead customer facing initiatives to deliver the best possible customer service. Develop enduring and faithful customer relationships, while improving project profitability.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders (Engineering, Parts, Repairs, Projects) to drive the right actions and provide prompt resolution to customer issues utilizing best practices and processes. Be a self-motivated team player who can drive cross functional teams and communicate the results effectively to customers.
• Record product issues and provide feedback to Engineering and Quality, identifying ongoing problems and common faults across similar products. Analyze risks, establish contingency plans, and identify trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigation action.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years of field service and/or commissioning experience
• US citizen with the ability to obtain Secret level clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel 30% of the time
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• 5 years of experience within an engineering environment
• Background in a customer facing position, within a Service environment. Ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships with Government customers.
• Technical knowledge of power conversion products (controls/automation, variable frequency drives, power, rotating machines). Familiarity with a variety of engineering areas.
• Effective team building and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to make decisions with regards to completion of tasks and job methods and follow through with results of outcome
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to develop clear message using MS Office tools (powerpoint, word, excel, project)
• Ability to interact and communicate with internal customers (Internal customers may include; Sales, Service, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Management personnel)
• Ability to prioritize workload and shift work activities to meet business needs and department goals
  
  

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

• This is a remote position
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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