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Junior Field Service Engineer - HVDC/FACTS

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Junior Field Service Engineer - HVDC/FACTS

Remote

Job Description Summary

GE Grid Services North America supports its customer with their HVDC/FACTS system maintenance (Synchronous Condenser, SVCs, FSCs, HVDCs, Statcoms...).
Our service commissions, inspects, maintains, repairs HVDC/FACTS solution in North America and sometimes in other regions.
In GE Grid Services North America, you will travel to customer sites to support our customers for scheduled activities but also last-minute emergencies.
You will spend time at the office/home office (20% of your time) where you will prepare your site activities, including HSE procedures, tool lists, maintenance planning, test procedures and prepare your reports to be

Job Description

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About Us:

At GE Grid Solutions we electrify the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more energy efficient grid by integrating renewables and deploying cleaner technologies to fulfill the needs of tomorrow.

In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Work Here:

Driven and collaborative, our Sales teams are well-equipped to be on the front line, closing deals, meeting commercial objectives, and partnering with customers to solve problems and ensure success. Our team members are smart people entrusted with autonomy to make great decisions and put their passion into action.

Our sales team at GE Grid Solutions is passionate in their purpose towards making energy more reliable and develop both internal and external networks of leading experts

If you are looking for a sale role where you will be empowered to deliver results with unwavering integrity through creativity, problem solving, transparency, and accountability, then bring your skills to our sales team. You'll enjoy the tremendous satisfaction of being part of a team making a change for good.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for performing on site commissioning, maintenance, repairs, refurbishment and troubleshooting on existing GE installed base (HVDC and FACTS ).
  • Write quality and comprehensive reports
  • Prepare your site activities, including HSE procedures, tool lists, maintenance planning, test procedures and prepare your reports to be issued to customers at your return.
  • Support of long-term service project with a major Utilities
  • Ability to support closeout of project deficiencies and Punchlist items
  • Continuous development and specialized knowledge in HVDC and FACTS.
  • Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
  • Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
  • Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
  • Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University or College
  • Able and willing to travel 80% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines.

Desired:

  • Experience with Power electronics system (HVDC, SVC, Statcom)
  • Experience with large electric machines (Synchronous condenser, generators...)
  • Experience with HV measurement devices (CTs, PTs...)
  • Experience with relay protection tests
  • Experience with HMI commissioning
  • Experience with commissioning/troubleshooting of PLCs or control units
  • Experience with communication protocol and communication troubleshooting
  • Experience with HV Breakers/Disconnector Switches/Transformers (An asset)

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

The salary range for this position is 79,400.00 - 95,200.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime. 79,400.00 - 95,200.00 - 119,000.00 USD Annual

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Possible Closeout Date: May 13th, 2025

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: April 28, 2025

Job ID: GE_power-1824928092
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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