Generator Specialist Field Engineer FEP

FieldCore

5d•$68,500 - $113,100•Onsite

About The Position

A TFA FEP is an entry level position. You will start by being enrolled in FieldCore’s Field Engineering Program (FEP). While in the FEP, you will develop in-depth technical expertise, lean thinking and leadership skills and will have a unique opportunity to go through: In-person and Online training Curriculum On-the-job trainings 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 – 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. Responsible for troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements. The primary responsibility of the Generator Specialist is to safely accomplish the maintenance and repair of the heavy duty generators used in power generation applications. You 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.

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.