GE Controls Lead Field Engineer
Job Description Summary Flexible on location, this role can be based anywhere in Australia.
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 industriesTroubleshoot existing Software & Controls Solutions hardware and software installations in office.Prepare field services jobs and interventions with the project managersAttend pre-outages meetings with customersProvide technical assistance to customers on site as neededProvide training to customer employees as neededSupervise mechanical and electrical sub-contractors, and instrumentation de-installation / reinstallationSupervise cable laying, meggering and connectionLead and execute loop check and commissioning phase performing the functional tests.Support ITO during quotation phaseLead Continuous improvements,



providing feedbacks to other functions and Quality (LL/BP)Lead and create change order opportunities during site executionSupport Services Managers and PM on job preparation and schedulingLead 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 ariseMaintain accurate timesheets and acquire customer's signature on timesheets before leaving the job siteWrite accurate and detailed reports after completion of each jobMaintain a working and operational knowledge of all Software & Controls Solutions hardware and softwareAssess and monitor site safety during job executionConduct internal and external trainingCommunicate professionally with customer and other team membersUnderstand T&C; (Terms and Conditions) commitmentsTimely 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 activitiesExcellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnelElectrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, "hands-on approach"Experience with Woodward Control Systems and Aeroderivative Gas Turbines (e.g. LM****, LM****) will be considered a strong advantage.Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, Reciprocate Compressor)



and their auxiliariesStrong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo-valves, thermo elements, transmitters etc).
Familiar with PLC & HMI installationKnowledge 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 generatorAbility to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID;, General Arrangement, etc).
Ability to work under pressureWilling to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over-timeKnowledge of machinery protection and management systemsFluent EnglishValid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).
Strong computer skills using MS Office software
Desired Characteristics
Offshore Experience and certificationsMKVIe Control Systems knowledgeExcellent interpersonal skillsCustomer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needsSelf-motivated
As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.
Relocation Assistance Provided No
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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