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GE Vernova · 1 month ago

Field Service Engineer Automation and Drives

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $131K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Vernova is a leading company in the energy sector, seeking a Lead Field Service Engineer specializing in Automation and Drives. The role involves installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation systems at customer sites, ensuring technical integrity and providing ongoing support to enhance equipment reliability.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Performs installation and commissioning on GE Power Conversion automation, Level1 and Level2 process systems at customer site in Steel/Aluminum/Copper Plants, Mining and under construction plants. Must be capable of working unsupervised and leading small teams

Install and test the field instruments -Pressure, flow, speed,motion,sensors,RTD,X-ray,Laser scanners and Encoders

Installation and Commissioning of GE Rxi/HPCi controller and Scada system

Perform the FAT and PAT with customer as per the Contract agreement

Communication and Process Interface with third party/Customer systems

Software Programming changes at Site during Commissioning and Services at customer site

Performs troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled visits or at site to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implements corrective actions

Collaborate with the design engineers to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of automation systems

Provides continuous, 24X7 day a week during a scheduled-on call periods in order to respond to customer calls for service

Ensures that engineering and technical support is provided with accuracy, quality, and timeliness to meet customer needs and business goals

Support customers onsite and remotely regarding system and component problems

Identify new opportunities & drive development of effective offerings to improve in-service equipment reliability / availability

Provide support to engineering teams working on Automation system upgrade projects

Support the bidding process for Metals Automation L1/L2 system upgrade prospect

Provide on-site / remote support for new unit installation / startup and other outage work scopes

Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs

Perform other related engineering tasks to facilitate proper commissioning and customer satisfaction

Provide on call support in response to customer calls for service

Ensure appropriate response and service is provided to customer

Complete timely service reports and other administrative requirements

Support business growth opportunities and marketing campaigns

Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringField Service ExperienceAutomation SystemsProgramming PLC/DCS/SCADACommunication ProtocolsVariable Speed DrivesGE Drive SystemsHMISensorsCustomer Service SkillsTechnical Aptitude

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university (or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 5 additional years of related industry experience)

Minimum 5 years of field service and/or commissioning experience

Minimum 5 years of field service or commissioning experience in a field service/ commissioning environment with automation system in a Process/metals/Mining/Cement/Paper environment

Possesses a detailed knowledge, competence and expertise with installation and commissioning tasks and services for automation

Programming skills in Controllers/PLC/DCS/SCADA System ( Ladder, FBD,Strugture etc..)

experienced in communication protocols -Ethernet/Profibus/Modbus/Fieldbus/Ethercat etc

Experience in handling HMI, OPC, Remote IO's, Field Instruments and Sensors

Preferred

Variable speed Drives experience for Commissioning and troubleshooting

Minimum of 3 years of experience with GE Drive systems {With 2 years practicable working knowledge of at least one GE Power Conversion drive system (Including: MV7000, SD7000, MV3000)

Experience in Working GEPC EMS system and Power Management system

Experience in commissioning Variable Speed drive of Siemens/ABB/Toshiba/Danfoss/Rockwell

Minimum of 2 years practicable working knowledge of at least one GE Power Conversion drive / system controller (Including PEC, PECe, CDC)

Ability to execute increasingly complicated assignments, which require considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment

Possess detailed knowledge, competence and expertise with installation and commissioning tasks and services

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

Background in a customer facing position, within a Service environment