Lead Engineer Controls - Field Services

GE Vernova is a leader in power and water solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Field Service Engineer Controls. This role is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software products in the Controls Services Business portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Install and commission Control Solutions hardware and software in a wide variety of machine types encountered in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation and other process industries
• Troubleshoot existing Control Solutions hardware and software installations on-site
• Prepare field services jobs and interventions with the project managers
• Provide technical assistance to customers on site as needed
• Provide training to customer employees as needed
• Supervise mechanical and electrical sub-contractors, and instrumentation de-installation / reinstallation
• Perform and Engineering Support and FAT Factory acceptance tests
• Lead and execute loop check and commissioning phase performing the functional tests. SAT´s (Site Acceptance Tests)
• Lead and execute unit start-up and performance tests ensuring proper and safe operation of the machine by evaluating the running parameters and troubleshoot control system problems as they arise
• Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customers’ signature on timesheets before leaving the job site
• Write accurate and detailed reports after completion of each job
• Maintain a working and operational knowledge of all GE Vernova Control Solutions & Services hardware and software
• Assess and monitor site safety during job execution
• Communicate professionally with customer and other team members
• Understand T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments
• Timely and accurately input hours, expenses, timesheets in internal systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience on power plant electrical equipment & controls installation / commissioning / units Startup. Proven working experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, 'hands-on approach'
• Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy in Power Generation. HDGT (Heavy Duty Gas Turbines) & Aeroderivative Turbines, Steam Turbines, BOP (Balance of Plant). (Commissioning and Startup)
• Strong knowledge in unit control panel (UCP), motor control center (MCC), direct current panel (DCP), distributed control system (DCS)
• Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo-valves, thermo elements, transmitters etc…) & Industrial protocols IEC61850, Modbus, OPC, Profibus
• Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi-meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator
• Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc…)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willing to travel within region 70% ATR and to work over-time
• Fluent English / Spanish / Portuguese
• Valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport)
• Strong computer skills using MS Office software
• Experience working on GEV Controls systems such as Mark V, Mark Vi, Mark Vie/s etc
• Software tool applications to support HMI and application upgrades (Cimplicity, ControlST Toolbox, etc.)
• Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills