Experienced Mechanical Field Engineer (Gas and Steam Turbine), ( 24-9611)

Field Engineer/Technical Field Advisor Remote, United States


Description

Open to Canada applicants  

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.
 
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy. 

Job Summary:   

The Gas/Steam Technical Field Advisor, having completed level II competencies, will contribute to the management of site activities including planning, organizing, integrating and monitoring of resources such as labor, tools and technical assistants as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements. Will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of great complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning at customer power generating facilities. Will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of Gas/Steam Turbines.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

  • Manage, perform, coordinate the management of HD Gas/Steam Turbine site activities
  • Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair and calibration after installation 
  • Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment 
  • Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair and maintenance at customer's sites 
  • Perform administrative functions such as: writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis
  • Signs off on all changes implemented.
  • Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
  • Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards 
  • Knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment vintage 
  • Coach, mentor and train other team members as required, to impart and perpetuate field engineering and/or product knowledge.
  • Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and a reference for future outages
  • Ensure all parts needed for the job are shipped to the site
  • Perform walk-downs during installation to ensure that the customer’s contractors are working properly.
  • Perform aftermarket upgrades that need to be performed at the site level.
  • Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
  • Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required
  • May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience:  

  • Technical/University degree or qualifying experience OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a Field Services role
  • 5+ years of experience in a field services or power generation equipment maintenance position 
  • Solid understanding of Gas/Steam Turbine Operation & Controlling Parameters.
  • Strong technical competence in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams dial and laser alignment and thermal growth equipment
  • Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required
  • English proficiency required

Desired Characteristics:  

  • Qualified level. Has the knowledge and skill to actively support field service activities and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise. Has experienced successful installations.
  • Experience and training on Alstom, Siemens or other OEM equipment
  • Extensive Field Engineering Services experience
  • Pipe fitting and tubing experience.
  • Previous experience working on GE LM equipment.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Strong oral and written interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
  • Strong business acumen and ability to sell GE products to the customer
Compensation and Benefits: 
 
The annual salary range for this position is $74,500 to $122,900.  This is an exempt from overtime position.  FieldCore benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), retirement savings, health and Wellness reimbursement, and a bonus or incentive program.  Eligibility for FieldCore benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan. 

FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law