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Field Service Engineer - Drives

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Field Service Engineer - Drives

Houston, TX

Job Description Summary

The Field Service Engineer under general guidance and minimal supervision, performs a wide range of engineering tasks and ensures proper installation, service and commissioning of products and services. Provides technical support for installation and commissioning of projects and provides maintenance, breakdown emergency support and remote troubleshooting.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Perform installation and commissioning activities at customer site locations.
  • Perform troubleshooting activities at site locations to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implements corrective actions
  • Performs a wide range of engineering tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of our equipment.
  • Develop documentation to execute work such as commissioning and maintenance procedures, as well as execute customer training.
  • Identify sales opportunities for service agreements, spare parts, training, and upgrades.
  • Provide on call support in response to customer calls for service.
  • Assist in the growth and direction of the North American business.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university (or Associate's Degree or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2 additional years of related industry experience)
  • Minimum 1 years of field service and/or commissioning experience

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time on short notice
  • US Citizen with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projects.
  • Must be physically fit to be able to board vessels offshore.
  • For field service engineers that have the potential of working offshore, must be able to pass a Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) and offshore survival course which includes activities in a swimming pool.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Possesses leadership qualities that align with GE behaviors.
  • Background in a customer facing position within a Service environment.
  • Ability to execute increasingly complicated assignments, which require considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment.
  • Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: GE_power-1072664059
Employment Type: Full Time

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
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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

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