Electrical Excitation Field Engineer FEP

FieldCore

23h•Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses, supported by Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. With over 130 years of experience, GE Vernova aims to lead the energy transition by electrifying and decarbonizing the world, helping customers provide reliable and affordable energy. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., it has more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries. GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions. FieldCore, part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, installs, maintains, and upgrades power generation equipment. This TFA FEP is an entry-level position where you will be enrolled in FieldCore's Field Engineering Program (FEP). While in the FEP, you will develop in-depth technical expertise, lean thinking, and leadership skills through in-person and online training, on-the-job training, and learning from experienced Technical Field Advisors (TFA’s). You will gain experience and grow your career while traveling and helping provide power to communities. Upon successful graduation from the FEP program, you will be eligible for a TFA – Electrical Excitation position. The TFA – Electrical Excitation is responsible for the Power Turbine Generator Excitation System and is accountable for control of costs, quality control - preservation, protection, security, or safekeeping of turbine modules, office trailers, tool trailers/gang boxes, cranes, and accessories, spare parts. This role also involves external reporting to clients, plant/utility owners, or construction firms, providing daily or weekly updates on job progress as needed.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.