Lead On Site Services Specialist - Turbine controls

Job Description Summary
Lead On Site Services Specialist.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose

The C ontrols 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

• 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

• 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