Electrical Excitation Field Engineer FEP

FieldCore is part of GE Vernova, a global energy company focused on electrification and decarbonization. The Electrical Excitation Field Engineer FEP is an entry-level position where you will develop technical expertise and leadership skills through training and field experience, ultimately preparing you for a Technical Field Advisor role.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
• Pre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures
• Lead execution of retrofit projects, including: Excitation systems (EX2100 EX2100e, LS2100, LS2100e and HMI products), Generator Protection Systems (GPP), and Power System Stabilization systems
• Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues
• Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports
• Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality
• Support the business growth initiatives
• Trace through the software documentation
• Implement control constant modifications
• Reading and modifying software sequencing
• Set up and modify the hardware and software associated with the Gas/Steam Turbine Excitation / LCI system
• Implement excitation control system software changes
• Work with both analog and digital controls including logic
• Provide Technical Direction for writing install and terminate, complete functionality checks, and troubleshooting the turbine excitation / LCI system. Perform start-up/shut-down sequencing and turbine/generator operation
• May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values

Requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Strong technical competence in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required
• English proficiency required
• Experience in Field Services or Power Generation
• Positive can-do attitude with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers
• Experience and training on Alstom, Siemens, GE Aeroderivative, or other OEM equipment
• Computer skills with familiarity of MS Office products. Ability to learn other software tool applications to support HMI and application changes
• Electronics and/or mechanical trouble shooting skills with a 'Hands-on approach.'
• Willingness to learn and problem solve
• Strong ownership and work ethic