Job Description SummaryAbout Us:
GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
Role Summary:
The Field Service Engineer - Automation under general guidance and minimal supervision, performs a wide range of engineering tasks and ensures proper installation, service and commissioning of products and services. Provides technical support for installation and commissioning of projects and provides maintenance, breakdown emergency support and remote troubleshooting.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As a Field Service Engineer - Automation, you will:

Performs troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled Port visits or at sea to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implements corrective actions.Perform installation and commissioning activities on GE Power Conversion automation systems at customer site locations during ship constructionDevelop requisite documentation to execute work e.g. commissioning procedures, maintenance procedures daily logs etc.Perform a wide range of engineering tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of GE automation systems at site locations.Execute on site project management and technical leader duties to resolve customer issues and provide customer satisfactionDevelop presentations and provides training and instruction to customersCoordinate additional opportunities to serve the customer with the customer service team, parts, other FSE’s, repair services, sales, and product engineering teamsAdvise the customer of recommended upgrades, parts, and service opportunities to improve customer productivity and sell GE parts and servicesCoordinate maintenance activities for the customer and planning for inspectionsProvide support to engineering teams working on customer CMU’s projectsProvide support the bidding process for the customer CMU’s projectsProvide on call support in response to customer calls for serviceComplete timely service reports and other administrative requirementsPerform 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:

Minimum of 3 years of field service and/or commissioning experience in a field service/ commissioning environment with automation systems in a marine environment.US Citizen with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projectsAbility and willingness to travel up to 85% of the time​ on short noticeMust 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. 

Desired Characteristics:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university (or Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2 additional years of related industry experience)Possesses leadership qualities that align with GE behaviors.Background in a customer facing position within a Service environment.Ability to execute increasingly complicated assignments, which require considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment.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. Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications.

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 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