Rotating Equipment Field Service Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform on-site installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment such as motors and generators, including offshore deployments. The role requires up to 90% travel and relocation for international assignments.

You will lead on-site service activities, provide technical guidance, coordinate with customers, and ensure safety and quality throughout projects. A strong engineering foundation and hands-on experience are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Hands-on experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of large electrical machines.
Strong knowledge of motors, generators, and associated auxiliary systems.
Proficiency in electrical testing and diagnostic tools.
Experience with vibration analysis, alignment, and condition monitoring techniques.
Familiarity with service management systems and digital reporting tools.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities.
Ability to work independently in remote and challenging environments.
Good planning, organizational, and reporting skills.
Willingness to travel extensively (90%+), including short-notice assignments.
Ability to work offshore and on marine vessels for extended durations.
Flexibility to work across domestic and international locations.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, maintenance, and overhaul of rotating equipment.
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities in line with company standards and procedures.
Conduct on-site inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues effectively.
Carry out dismantling, inspection, repair, and reassembly of motors and generators.
Work on large-capacity rotating equipment (1 MW to 50 MW) and interpret diagnostics.
Maintain and troubleshoot auxiliary systems.
Act as the primary on-site contact for customers during service activities.
Provide technical guidance, training, and operational support to customers.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional communication.
Address customer concerns and provide performance improvement recommendations.
Prepare job plans, material lists, and ensure availability of tools and spare parts.
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and site stakeholders.
Support outage planning and execution schedules.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures.
Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Identify recurring issues and contribute to reliability improvements.
Maintain accurate service records, reports, and technical documentation.
Complete commissioning reports, inspection checklists, and safety documentation.
Provide timely updates to management on project status, risks, and issues.
Support technical inputs for proposals, bids, and service improvements.