Lead Field Service Engineer – Drives

GE Vernova

2d•$78,800 - $131,200•Remote

About The Position

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business delivers power electronics, battery energy storage systems, and solar solutions for utilities, developers, and industrial customers. The Lead Field Service Engineer serves as the technical authority for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced drive architectures used in demanding industrial and marine applications. The role requires significant autonomy in leading onsite projects and troubleshooting complex drive and control systems, while connecting field operations with engineering to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle value. The engineer leads commissioning and startup, diagnoses MV/LV drives and power electronics, validates system communications and control loops, and investigates complex technical problems at customer sites, ports, or at sea. The role also includes advising and training customers, identifying service and upgrade opportunities, complying with company, safety, and maritime standards, and maintaining accurate technical documentation. The position is remote and requires willingness to travel up to 85% of the time, often on short notice. Candidates must be able to board offshore vessels and pass BOSIET. The role requires U.S. work authorization and the ability to achieve and maintain a security clearance for DoD projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university and at least 5 years of hands-on commissioning experience involving LV/MV drive and control systems; or an associate degree and at least 7 years of relevant commissioning experience; or a high school diploma/GED and at least 10 years of relevant commissioning experience.
Must be a U.S. Person and able to achieve and maintain security clearance for Department of Defense projects.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 85% of the time, often on short notice.
Must be physically fit to board offshore vessels and able to pass Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET).
Strong technical aptitude with MS Office and relevant diagnostic software.
Ability to prioritize work independently across weekly, monthly, and quarterly horizons.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with internal engineering teams and external customer stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to high personal and professional ethics in a demanding construction-type work environment.

Nice To Haves

Expertise as a primary technical authority and final escalation point for complex drive system failures, including connecting field operations and design engineering, leading high-stakes troubleshooting, establishing commissioning standards, and driving equipment reliability improvements.
Proficiency in setting up and operating a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO).
Proficiency in setting up and operating a 5kV/10kV Megohmmeter.
Proficiency in setting up and operating a Micro-Ohmmeter (Ductor).
Proficiency in setting up and operating a Power Quality Analyzer.
Proficiency in setting up and operating True-RMS multimeters.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end commissioning of advanced drive systems and power electronics, including integration with shipboard power management and propulsion systems.
Troubleshoot MV/LV drive systems, rectifiers, and inverters using oscilloscopes and diagnostic software to analyze firing pulses, gate signals, and control logic.
Validate communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus, and IEC 61850, and tune speed, torque, and current control loops within multi-drive architectures.
Conduct diagnostic investigations at site locations, during port visits, or at sea, and resolve persistent technical challenges through evidence-based corrective actions.
Provide naval and commercial customers with training on system operations, optimization, and preventative maintenance.
Identify and promote service, spare-parts, and system upgrade opportunities to support vessel performance.
Perform work in accordance with departmental policies, GE Vernova safety guidelines, and maritime regulatory standards.
Maintain service records, technical reports, and diagnostic logs to meet company and customer quality standards.
Follow maritime safety protocols, naval security regulations, and environmental health and safety standards while working in shipboard environments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Professional development.