Mark VIe Plant Controls FE

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

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a highly motivated Controls TA to support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup of Mark VIe plant controls and automation systems.

This role provides technical leadership in the field and partners closely with customers, project managers, suppliers, and internal GE Vernova teams to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project execution.The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in control systems, excellent customer relationship

Qualifications

• 4+ years of field engineering in power generation or industrial automation.
• Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems from field devices to network layers.
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

• Lead field retrofit, upgrade, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for Mark VIe plant controls and automation systems.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to craft labor in support of a power equipment outage; hands-on installation when needed.
• Provide technical direction and site leadership during controls startup, commissioning, and project handover.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving Mark VIe, field devices, instrumentation, control panels, PLCs, DCS systems, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Support warranty service, customer callouts, and post-startup troubleshooting activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams to support schedule, cost, quality, and satisfaction objectives.
• Perform site planning, scheduling, and field engineering activities.
• Oversee and support additional field resources as needed.
• Prepare and complete service reports, trip reports, time sheets, invoicing packages, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Identify change order opportunities and support proposal development for new business opportunities.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests, as required.
• Support development of controls strategies, hardware/software configuration, HMI graphics, and network architectures when applicable.

Skills

Field engineering

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

English communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Industrial Automation / Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High School Diploma / GED with 4+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

TCP/IP configuration

Job description

Job Description Summary

All resources, and logistics required to perform services and maintenance activities on customers' site/property. These activities contribute to, maintain, repair and refurbish sold or existing products. Includes all types of maintenance service (preventive and remedial), manage maintenance facilities and field services engineering. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Position Summary

GE Vernova is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Controls TA to support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup of Mark VIe controls, instrumentation, and automation systems. This role provides technical leadership in the field and partners closely with customers, project managers, suppliers, and internal GE Vernova teams to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project execution.The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in control systems, excellent customer relationship skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced field environment. This position requires up to 60% travel.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of retrofit, upgrade, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for Mark VIe plant controls and automation systems.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to craft labor in support of a power equipment outage. In some cases, craft labor is not supplied, and hands‑on installation is required.
• Provide technical direction and site leadership during controls startup, commissioning, and project handover.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving Mark VIe, field devices, instrumentation, control panels, PLCs, DCS systems, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Support warranty service, customer callouts, and post-startup troubleshooting activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams to support schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Perform site planning, scheduling, and field engineering activities.
• Oversee and support additional field resources as needed.
• Prepare and complete service reports, trip reports, time sheets, invoicing packages, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Identify change order opportunities and support proposal development for new business opportunities.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests, as required.
• Support development of controls strategies, hardware/software configuration, HMI graphics, and network architectures when applicable.
• Interface with GE Power Services, GE Industrial, and other GE Vernova businesses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college; or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of field engineering experience in power generation, industrial plant automation, DCS, PLC, or related environments.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems from field devices through the control system and network layers.
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, geographically dispersed team environment.
• Working knowledge of plant controls, instrumentation, electrical systems, and related industrial applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Valid driver's license and passport, or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior industrial field service experience.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with controls, electronics, and/or mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, TCP/IP configuration, and industrial software tools.
• Experience supporting HMI or control application changes.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and deliver results under pressure.
• Nuclear experience, if applicable to the business unit.

Additional Information

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 Sta