Field Service Engineer – Power Systems

Job title: Field Service Engineer – Power Systems in Louisiana at GE Vernova

Company: GE Vernova

Job description: Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:As a Field Service Engineer - Power Systems, you will:

• Perform installation and commissioning activities at customer site locations during ship construction. Must be capable of working unsupervised.
• 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 GEPC Power systems and associated control systems.
• Provide support to engineering teams working on customer modernization projects.
• Provide support the bidding process for the customer modernization projects.
• Provide on call support in response to customer calls for service
• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 15 additional years of related field service experience in a field service AND/OR commissioning environment with Power systems and associated control systems.
• Minimum 3 years of field service and/or commissioning experience in a field service/ commissioning environment with Power systems and associated control systems

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizen with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projects
• Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time​ on short notice
• Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to prioritize workload and organize work activities in order to meet business needs and department goals.
• 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.
• Must be physically fit to be able to board vessels offshore.
• Must be able to pass a HUET and offshore survival course which includes activities in a swimming pool.
• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills essential.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university (OR an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 5 additional years of related field service experience in a field service/ commissioning environment with Power systems and associated control systems).
• Possess a detailed knowledge of Power system equipment for LV and MV power systems
• Switchgear- Medium Voltage and Low Voltage
• Circuit Breakers- MCCBs, ACBs, VCBs
• Sensing Instruments- PTs, CTs, Transducers
• Transformers- phase shifting transformers for VFD application
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)- Basic Starters with Start/ Stop, Multi Speed Starters, Wye-Delta Starters, Hand/ Off/ Auto control, Local/ Remote control
• Soft Starters/ VFDs
• Transfer Switches- Manual and Auto
• Protection Relays- Generator, Transformer, Feeder, Motor, and Bus
• Enhanced generator protection schemes
• Power Quality meters
• Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR)- Generator Excitation Control for synchronizing and load sharing
• Governors- Engine Speed control for synchronizing and load sharing
• Synchronizers/ Sync Check Relays
• Load Sharing Systems
• Ability to install, commission and troubleshoot GEPC Power systems and associated control systems, which require considerable engineering skill and independent judgment.
• Ability to travel to destinations in the USA or overseas at very short notice to troubleshoot existing Marine Power, propulsion, and control systems.
• Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills essential.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with internal customers. Internal customers may include production, engineers, and management personnel.
• Ability to prioritize workload and organize work activities to meet business needs and department goals.
• Must be able to independently arrange and organize work efforts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Must be able to meet tight deadlines. Ability to multi-task on a consistent basis.
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity.
• Ability to make recommendations regarding job methods and departmental procedures.
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications
• Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures, and practices

Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an 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 #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Expected salary:

Location: Louisiana

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