Generator Specialist Field Engineer FEP

About the Role

A TFA FEP is an entry-level position. You will start by being enrolled in FieldCore’s Field Engineering Program (FEP). While in the FEP, you will develop in-depth technical expertise, lean thinking, and leadership skills through:

• In-person and online training curriculum
• On-the-job trainings
• Learning from experienced Technical Field Advisors (TFAs)

Upon successful graduation from the FEP program, you will be eligible for a TFA – Generator Specialist position. The TFA – Generator Specialist provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for their Turbine Generator Systems. This role is responsible for troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating, and directing resources such as labor, tools, and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements. The primary responsibility is to safely accomplish the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty generators used in power generation applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong safety mindset to ensure executed work reflects technical requirements within GE safety standards.
• Manage inspection and testing of the generator field and stator utilizing the latest technology (e.g., MAGIC Jr. & Sr. inspection, Digital/Analog EL-CID, Flush and Bake skid (FAB), Quick skid, Capacitance Mapping, Tracer Gas, Vacuum Decay, Pressure Decay, 60 Hertz AC HIPOT test set, Wedge Tapping, Computer Based Reporting tool, Epoxy Injection, UT Flow, Hazmat training).
• Direct and manage repair or inspection procedures utilizing the latest electronic communication, references, and documentation technologies.
• Recognize, predict, and document potential generator failures.
• Present to the customer accurate generator quality issues.
• Participate as a Service Team member dedicated to safety metrics.
• Perform pre-outage planning.
• Execute projects, including generator field and stator rewinds, general generator repairs, and inspections.
• Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong technical competence in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams.
• Familiarity with Power Circuit Breakers, Protective Relay Systems, and AC and DC Motors / Generators.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits and electrical troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of prints/print reading, such as manufacturing drawings, P&IDs, and schematic drawings.
• English proficiency required.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Field Services or Power Generation (desired).
• Experience and training on Alstom, Siemens, GE Aeroderivative, or other OEM equipment (desired).
• Good organizational, project management, oral/written communication, and interpersonal skills (desired).
• Prior project management experience (desired).
• Willingness to learn and problem-solve.
• Strong ownership and work ethic.
• Positive can-do attitude with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers.