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IE Drives,Automation Field Service Engineer-2

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

IE Drives,Automation Field Service Engineer-2

Clydach, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

As a Field Service Electrical Engineer your key responsibilities will include: reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and delivery of time critical installation and commissioning activities. You will ensure successful completion of projects and service tasks to time and budgetary constraints.

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In this role you will focus on:

  • Installation and commissioning of drives (HV and LV) and PLC based automation systems on industrial sites both nationally and globally.
  • Responding to customer break downs and manage/perform diagnostic and repair activities.
  • Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance activities on customer sites, both nationally and globally.
  • Reading and marking up equipment drawings and circuit diagrams in preparation for formal drawing office updates.
  • Identifying further opportunities to increase revenue whilst conducting jobs on customer sites.
  • Supporting key service contract customers, including remote support as well as travelling to customer sites to perform diagnosis and repair activities if required.
  • Working to company specified procedures.
  • Carrying out all mandatory company training and obtain/maintain other competence related qualifications as required.
  • Providing timely and professional site reports as directed.
  • Complying with UK, company and customer EHS legislations and propose improvements where required.
  • Compiling risk assessments and method statements in preparation for customer site visits.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

  • Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or Power Electronics.
  • Engineering (or similar relevant discipline) Or recognized Engineering Apprenticeship, four year plus, Higher National Certificate in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrable understanding of electronic and electrical engineering drawings

What will make you stand out:

  • Experience within mining, steel manufacturing and/or power generation disciplines.
  • Experienced with PC/PLC equipment.
  • Experienced with variable speed drives
  • Previous field service experience
  • HV/LV drive design or service background
  • SCADA/automation design/service experience.

You can expect from us:

  • Challenging and exciting projects.
  • A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
  • Attractive compensation.
  • Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
  • 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Swansea, UK
Job ID: GE_power-234272863
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
    • 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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