Generator Controls Field Engineer

GE Vernova is a leading company in the power generation industry, seeking a Lead Generator Controls Field Service Engineer. This role involves managing service and maintenance activities on customer sites, providing technical direction, and executing project-specific operations within the field of generator controls.

Responsibilities:

• Support execution of retrofit projects including installation, power up, and commissioning of one or more of the following: Excitation control solutions (EX2100e, EX2100, EX2000 DFE), Static Starter control solutions (LS2100, LS2100e), HMI upgrades, and TIL implementation
• Provide technical direction and guidance to craft labor in support of a power equipment outage
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Power generation, generator controls, and or turbine controls
• This role requires advanced experience in Field Service and Technical Advising in the Power Generation Industry. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to travel for weeks at a time; 50% travel as required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Electronics and/or mechanical trouble shooting skills