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Automation Field Service Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Automation Field Service Engineer

Rugby, 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

In this role, you will be primarily involved in preparing, performing, testing and commissioning marine automation related activities in support of new build, upgrade and service related projects. As part of your job, you will verify that system commissioned matches functional design specification and implement necessary corrections to ensure specification details are met.

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In this role you will focus on:

  • Engineering activities - preparing, planning, testing and commissioning high and low voltage drive system upgrades. You will perform routine maintenance tasks and training across all GE Marine UK customer base automation systems, both onshore and offshore.
  • Analysing, diagnosing and repairing automation related software and hardware defects across all automation systems installed across the GE Marine UK customer base.
  • Writing, updating and maintaining documentation in line with company procedures and best practice.
  • Providing technical support to both the customer and internal GE staff as required.
  • Liaising with the engineering department, Fleet Managers and other GE personnel as required to fulfil the role of Lead Automation Engineer.
  • Comply with both company and customer EHS policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
  • Maintaining personal competence by completing all applicable training in line with company requirements.
  • Contributing to and leading an FSE team for various engineering activities as directed by Resource Managers.
  • Carrying out marine service administrative tasks as directed by the marine service manager.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

  • Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from a reputable College or University; alternatively, you'll have experience working on on large automation systems.
  • Experience working with PC/PLC equipment.
  • Experience and knowledge of PLC programming - ladder diagram and function blocks.
  • Experience of work on larger Automation Systems with HMI PCs.
  • Understanding of networks/network equipment and communication protocols like Modbus.
  • Established record of site work.
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal in English.
  • Health and Safety training.
  • Must be able to achieve Security Cleared clearance level from UK Security Vetting.
  • Willingness to work world-wide and offshore.
  • Ability to travel overseas on short notice.

What will make you stand out:

  • Valid Offshore survival training certificate
  • Valid passport to safety training certificate, IOSH managing safely or NEBOSH general certificate.
  • Familiarity with IEC and marine classification society rules.
  • Full Clean Driving license.
  • Flexible attitude to working pattern is required.
  • Able to work fairly independently.

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): Rugby CV23, UK
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3773983EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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