Generator Specialist Field Engineer FEP

FieldCore

23h • Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova is a planned global energy company encompassing 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 electricity. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., it employs over 80,000 people across 100+ countries. The Gas Power business engineers advanced natural gas-powered technologies and services, including decarbonization solutions. FieldCore, part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, is responsible for installing, maintaining, and upgrading power generation equipment. The TFA FEP is an entry-level position within FieldCore's Field Engineering Program (FEP). This program focuses on developing in-depth technical expertise, lean thinking, and leadership skills through in-person and online training, on-the-job experience, and mentorship from experienced Technical Field Advisors (TFA’s). Participants will gain experience while traveling and contributing to power generation for communities. Upon successful completion of the FEP, individuals will be eligible for a TFA – Generator Specialist position. The TFA – Generator Specialist provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for their Turbine Generator Systems. This role involves troubleshooting plant systems and equipment, as well as planning, organizing, integrating, and directing resources such as labor, tools, and materials to complete work scopes according to contractual requirements. The primary responsibility of the Generator Specialist is the safe maintenance and repair of heavy-duty generators used in power generation applications.

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
• Good organizational, project management oral/written communication and interpersonal and leadership skills
• Prior project management experience
• 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
• Manage inspection and testing of the generator field and stator utilizing the latest technology. (MAGIC Jr. & Sr. inspection, Digital/Analog EL-CID, Flush and Bake skid (FAB), Quick skid, Capacitance Mapping, Tracer Gas, Vacuum Decay, Pressure Decay, 60 Hertz AC HIPOT test set, Wedge Tapping, Computer Based Reporting tool), Epoxy Injection, UT Flow, Hazmat training and other topics as business needs arise
• Direct and manage repair or inspection procedures utilizing the latest electronic communication, references and documentation technologies.
• Recognize, predict and document potential generator failures.
• Present to the customer accurate generator quality issues as presented and selected by Generator Product Service and regional generator specialists.
• Familiarity with Power Circuit Breakers, Protective Relay Systems, and AC and DC Motors / Generators
• Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits and electrical troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of prints/print reading, such as manufacturing drawings, P&IDs and schematic drawings
• Participate as a Service Team member dedicated to Safety metrics.
• Pre-outage planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures
• Execution of projects, including: generator field and stator rewinds, general generator repairs, and inspections
• Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues
• May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Extensive training opportunities and mentorship
• Classroom and virtual trainings
• Regional and Global exposure
• Working on multimillion dollar equipment
• Wide range of career path opportunities
• LEAN training
• Learning and developing communication skills
• insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
• retirement savings
• health and Wellness reimbursement
• bonus or incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees