Field Service Winding Engineer
About The Position
Join the Baker Hughes Americas BRUSH Team to carry out On-site inspection, testing and repair of stator, rotor and exciter windings of large high voltage electric generators. As an Americas Field Service Winding Engineer, you will be responsible for performing Winding inspection, electrical testing, maintenance and repairs on Generator HV windings on customer sites globally. This role involves carrying out basic mechanical strip-down (and rebuild) of machines to gain access to the generator windings, performing electrical testing on high and low voltage windings in the field, and conducting visual winding inspections of the stator, rotor, and excitation system. You will also be responsible for in-situ generator winding repairs, including stator re-wedge work, and working as part of a team for on-site stator strip and rewind operations. Additionally, you will assist mechanical service engineer(s) on assignments, supervise and train internal and external customers, interpret technical drawings and specifications, prepare method statements and reports, attend technical meetings, and carry out on-site risk assessments. Other reasonable duties as directed by the Field Service Manager will also be part of the role.
Requirements
- Relevant experience in winding of electrical generators.
- Qualified through a recognized craft apprenticeship in armature winding on large high‑voltage rotating electrical machines.
- Experience working on various model generator windings.
- Competence in soldering, brazing, crimping and high‑voltage insulating procedures.
- Ability to be self‑sufficient, resourceful and an effective problem solver.
- Strength of character and high levels of energy.
- Ability to communicate effectively, being fluent in both spoken and written English.
- Capability to undertake extensive overseas and offshore work, often for extended periods.
- Experience representing the company at customer sites and operating remotely on own initiative while meeting required standards.
Nice To Haves
- Strong leadership skills.
- Team player
- Self-driven initiative to problem solve on customer sites
- Versatile, tenacious and people orientated.
Responsibilities
- Performing Winding inspection, electrical testing, maintenance and repairs on Generator HV windings on customer sites globally.
- Carrying out basic mechanical strip-down (and rebuild) of machines to gain access to the generator windings.
- Carrying out electrical testing on high and low voltage windings in the field.
- Carrying out visual winding inspections of the stator, rotor and excitation system.
- Carrying out in-situ generator winding repairs including stator re-wedge work.
- Working as part of a team for on-site stator strip and rewind operations.
- Assisting mechanical service engineer(s) on assignments, which will not necessarily involve winding related activities.
- Supervising and training internal and external customers.
- Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and technical requirements; prepare method statements and prepare detailed and concise reports for submission to customers.
- Attend technical meetings on site and at customers’ premises.
- Carrying out an on-site risk assessment on every assignment.
- Carrying out other reasonable duties as directed from time to time by the Field Service Manager
Benefits
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
- Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
- Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
- Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
