Adaptable on location, this role can be based anywhere in Australia.

Job Description The Controls Lead Field Engineer is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting for the full range of hardware and software products in the GE Software & Controls Solutions portfolio. Primarily customers will be within the Oil & Gas and Power Generation industries internationally and may be located both onshore and offshore.

Essential Responsibilities

Install and commission Software & Controls Solutions hardware and software in a wide variety of machine types encountered in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Fertilizers, and other process industries

Troubleshoot existing Software & Controls Solutions hardware and software installations on‑site.

Prepare field services jobs and interventions with the project managers

Attend pre‑outages meetings with customers

Provide technical assistance to customers on site as needed

Provide training to customer employees as needed

Supervise mechanical and electrical sub‑contractors, and instrumentation de‑installation / reinstallation

Supervise cable laying, meggering and connection

Lead and execute loop check and commissioning phase performing the functional tests.

Support ITO during quotation phase

Lead Continuous improvements, providing feedbacks to other functions and Quality (LL/BP)

Lead and create change order opportunities during site execution

Support Services Managers and PM on job preparation and scheduling





Lead and execute unit start‑up and performance tests ensuring proper and safe operation of the machine by evaluating the running parameters and troubleshoot control system problem as they arise

Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customer's signature on timesheets before leaving the job site

Write accurate and detailed reports after completion of each job

Maintain a working and operational knowledge of all Software & Controls Solutions hardware and software

Assess and monitor site safety during job execution

Conduct internal and external training

Communicate professionally with customer and other team members

Understand T&C; (Terms and Conditions) commitments

Timely and accurately input hours, expenses, timesheets in internal systems

Qualifications/Requirements

4- or 5- year college degree in Electrical / Electronic/ Mechanic/IT Engineering, or Technical High School

>5 years related work experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities

Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel

Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, "hands‑on approach"

Experience with Woodward Control Systems and Aeroderivative Gas Turbines (e.g. LM2500, LM6000) will be considered a strong advantage.





Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, Reciprocate Compressor) and their auxiliaries

Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo‑valves, thermo elements, transmitters etc).

Familiar with PLC & HMI installation

Knowledge of Switches configuration, Virtual Machine Navigation, Domain Controllers will be considered a strong advantage.

Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi‑meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator

Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID;, General Arrangement, etc).

Ability to work under pressure

Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over‑time

Knowledge of machinery protection and management systems

Fluent English

Valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).

Strong computer skills using MS Office software

Desired Characteristics

Offshore Experience and certifications

MKVIe Control Systems knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer‑focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs

Self‑motivated

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI‑Remote - This is a remote position

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.

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