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On Site Service Specialist/ Field Service Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

On Site Service Specialist/ Field Service Engineer

Mumbai, India

Job Description Summary

A dynamic, customer focused individual who has the drive and ability to operate confidently and, at times, independently to provide operational and maintenance support for the General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbine engine and supporting Auxiliary equipment.
This role is based in Mumbai / Kolkata (onsite at Kochi Shipyard as required).
In this role you will provide technical assistance for the installation, start up, preventative and/or corrective maintenance of the LM2500 / LM2500+G4 marine gas turbine engines (GT) and associated auxiliary support equipment (GTAE) during ship construction and in-service operation leading up to delivery.

Job Description

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Essential Responsibilities

  • Overseeing and participating in the installation, power-up, functional checks, and operation of GT, and the GTAE for fuel, air, fire suppression, control, water wash, and ventilation systems.
  • Coordinating and generating responses to customer technical inquiries on GT and GTAE
  • Oversight of GT and GTAE repair and commissioning activities
  • Coordinating OEM field service representative (FSR) requirements in support of the commissioning of GT and GTAE systems.
  • Oversight of OEM FSR work activities and completion to include shipyard approval as necessary with supporting documentation.
  • On-site inspection and supervision of OEM FSRs dispatched in support of GT and GTAE systems.
  • Auxiliary system-to-gas turbine integration checks as well as GTAE system checks
  • After market service support of GT and GTAE system
  • Participate in meetings with Shipyards and Navy during installation, setting to work (STW), harbor acceptance trials (HAT) and sea acceptance trials (SAT).
  • Participate in IHQ meetings, as required.
  • Attend GE-sponsored technical hands-on training when available, e.g. borescope, hot section, cold section, controls, etc.
  • Administrative duties, as assigned.

Quilifications/Requirements:

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or current equivalent, with at least 5+ years of experience with aero-derivative gas turbines.
  • Up to 50% travel required including naval vessel underway periods at sea.
  • Willing and able to travel internationally.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Valid driving license and passport

Desired Characteristics:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Naval or merchant navy ship construction / shipyard background
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
  • Ability to read and understand control schematics
  • Prior naval or merchant navy engineering rating a plus.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience specialising in marine propulsion or power generation maintenance, repair or inspection experience at the engineer or technician level, concentrating on the specific application of gas turbines
  • Additional consideration given to candidates who are GE OEM Level 2 trained (or naval gas turbine inspector training,) with 5 years gas turbine inspection experience or possessing 10 years marine /merchant navy / industrial gas turbine inspection experience.
  • This position requires candidate to routinely work on an as-needed and on-call basis
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

About Us:

GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

*Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3782704
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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