Lead Field Service Engineer – Drives

🕒 September 24

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $78.8k - $131.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔧 Field Service Engineer

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end commissioning of advanced drive systems and power electronics • Ensure integration with shipboard power management and propulsion systems • Troubleshoot MV/LV drive systems, rectifiers, and inverters using oscilloscopes and diagnostic software • Analyze firing pulses, gate signals, and control logic • Validate Profibus, Modbus, and IEC 61850 communication protocols • Tune speed, torque, and current control loops within multi-drive architectures • Conduct diagnostic investigations at site locations, scheduled port visits, and at sea • Resolve persistent technical challenges through expert troubleshooting and evidence-based corrective action • Train naval and commercial customers on system operations, optimization, and preventative maintenance • Identify and promote service, spare parts, and system upgrade opportunities • Execute work according to departmental policies, GEV safety guidelines, and maritime regulatory standards including ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s, and Naval standards • Maintain accurate service records, technical reports, and diagnostic logs • Adhere to maritime safety protocols, naval security regulations, and EHS standards in confined shipboard environments • Serve as primary technical authority and final escalation point for complex drive system failures • Bridge field operations and design engineering to establish global commissioning standards and systemic reliability improvements • Interact with internal engineering teams and external customer stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university and minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in commissioning environments involving LV/MV drive and control systems; OR Associate’s Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant commissioning experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and minimum 10 years of relevant commissioning experience • US Person with the ability to achieve and maintain security clearance for Department of Defense (DoD) projects • Ability and willingness to travel up to 85% of the time, often on short notice • Physically fit to board vessels offshore • Must be able to pass Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) • Subject matter expertise in complex drive system failures and commissioning • Proficiency with Digital Storage Oscilloscope, 5kV/10kV Megohmmeter, Micro-Ohmmeter (Ductor), Power Quality Analyzer, and True-RMS Multimeters • Strong technical aptitude using MS Office and relevant diagnostic software • Ability to prioritize work independently across weekly, monthly, and quarterly horizons • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with internal engineering teams and external customer stakeholders • Commitment to high personal and professional ethics • Ability to work in environments involving wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, electrical shock risks, trips, slips, falls, excessive noise, and required PPE • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan • Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions • Company retirement contributions • Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants • Tuition assistance • Adoption assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability benefits • Life insurance • 12 paid holidays • Permissive time off • Professional development opportunities • Relocation assistance not provided

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