Field Service Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova have an exciting oppotunity for Field Service Engineers who have experience working on Naval vessels to work for our Power Conversion and Storage business from our site in Portsmouth.

GE's Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, 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 organisations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer in the Portsmouth area to support the Field Service Team's Naval taskings. Working primarily on an array of different classes of Naval vessels, mainly in the Portsmouth area, with some travel requirements to attend wherever tasked. You will be a key member of the Field Service team and as such will be requested to support other non-Naval tasks covering the Industry and Marine and Offshore sectors.

Excellent career growth opportunities within GE.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Field Service Engineering Manager this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team working in a high profile and demanding military environment. The Field Service Engineer is a pivotal member of the Portsmouth team, assisting in the smooth and professional operation of all GE associated processes and tasks.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Comply with both Company and Customer EHS policies and procedures.
• Engaging in a wide range of Engineering activities, planning and conducting maintenance, repairs and upgrades onboard when ships are alongside and at sea.
• Analyse, diagnose and repair system and equipment defects.
• Management and planning of work packages from concept to completion involving close liaison with both customer and GE internal staff.
• Provide technical support to both the customer and GE internal staff.
• Development and engineering of Service Solutions.
• Preparation of technical reports and other documentation as necessary.
• Support to other vessels and shore facilities, as and when required by the Business.
• The nature of the role requires flexible working patterns in accordance with the Business needs.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and successful applicants are expected to undertake all reasonable duties as requested.

Skills and Qualifications:

• HNC educated or equivalent in electrical engineering or related Clean Driving License.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Conversant with use of computers and use of office suite of software.
• Customer Focused, maintaining a "can do" attitude.

Desired Characteristics:

• Already possessing or having the ability to obtain MoD Security Clearance.
• Must attain required medical standard for offshore work.
• Self-motivated and dynamic with a focused attitude towards safety.
• Must attain required medical and personal standards to achieve certification in training courses as deemed appropriate by management.

What We Offer:

At GE Vernova, we believe in rewarding excellence and supporting personal growth. You can expect:

• The opportunity to work on high-impact, nationally significant programmes.
• Competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
• 26 days of annual leave + UK bank holidays.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
• Flexible benefits platform so you can tailor your package.

We're always looking for top talent! If this role isn't quite right, but you're interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job ID: GE_power-376750572

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-19T18:31:37