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Field Service Technician - Services and Commissioning

Today Flexible / Remote

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Field Service Technician to support the commissioning, service, and lifecycle performance of advanced power electronics systems. In this customer-facing role, you will lead on-site activities, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality delivery across complex electrical installations.

This position requires extensive travel (90%+) within the home country and internationally, offering exposure to diverse projects, customers, and technologies across industrial, energy, and marine environments.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Pre-commission, commission, and service static frequency converters (SFC) and variable frequency (VFD) low voltage and medium voltage drives/switchgear/transformers and power systems.
  • Provide technical assistance and supervision to customers on the installations.
  • Conduct on-site interpretation of data and technical instruction.
  • Provide management with complete and prompt information and report regarding safety & project/service status, customer or equipment problems, and failures,
  • Provide technical assistance through on-site guidance and training in proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned programs and ground support equipment.
  • Provide and assist quality team with root cause analysis and generate reports in case of equipment malfunction or failures to identify/analyse any undesirable trends.
  • Complete site documentations such as weekly safety update, installations check lists, pre-commissioning, and commissioning procedures.
  • Hands-on on-site parts replacement, testing, and verification of electrical equipment.
  • Adhere with company Health and Safety policies and work in safe and best practice manner to ensure the wellbeing of personnel and equipment are not compromised.
  • Able to interface at upper management and peers levels of the organization both internally and externally in clear and methodical manner

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Qualification/Requirements

  • Trade qualified Electrician or Electrical engineering bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university
  • Solid understanding of Power Electronics, Electric Circuit, Electric Power Systems, Medium Voltage, Harmonics, with good hands-on skill.
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers. Good literacy in at least one computer programming language.
  • Hands-on experience and knowledge of test instruments (recorders, power analysers, oscilloscopes, Insulation resistance, HI pot etc.)
  • Comfortable to sail on marine vessels if needed and remain offshore for defined number of days.
  • Willing to travel including distant in-country or aboard limited duration visits and with short notice in advance
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety, and risks / Hazards involved.

Desired Characteristics

  • Fluent oral and written English communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Team worker with ability to share and coordinate tasks among members of the group
  • High job ethics
  • Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
  • Able to interface at all levels of the organization both internally and externally

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Ballarat, Australia
Job ID: GE_power-783786616
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-14T18:32:11

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

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