Graduate Field Service Engineer

About the Role

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business provides Electrical power conversion systems for various Naval, Marine, Cruise Line, Offshore O&G, Metals, Power, Water, as well as upstream/downstream Oil & Gas applications. This role is intended for Fresh Graduates looking to build a career in Customer site and Field Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning on drive systems, power systems, automation systems, or dynamic positioning systems at customer site locations during ship construction.
• Perform troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled port visits or at sea to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Develop documentation for commissioning and maintenance procedures.
• Execute customer training.
• Identify sales opportunities for service agreements, spare parts, training, and upgrades.
• Provide on-call support in response to customer calls for service.
• Assist in the growth and direction of the North American business.
• Provide support to engineering teams working on customer upgrade projects.
• Complete timely service reports and other administrative requirements.
• Perform work on-board vessels within GE Vernova / Customer safety guidelines.
• Provide technical support for installation and commissioning of projects.
• Provide maintenance, breakdown emergency support, and remote troubleshooting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• OR Associate's Degree or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 1 additional year of related industry experience.
• Strong Technical fundamentals on Electrical Power, Semiconductors, and Digital Electronics.
• Must be physically fit to be able to board vessels offshore.
• Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time on short notice.
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications.

Desired Characteristics

• US Person with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projects.
• For offshore work, must be able to pass a Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) and offshore survival course.
• Possesses leadership qualities.
• Background in a customer-facing position within a Service environment.
• Ability to execute complicated assignments requiring engineering skill, creative ability, and independent judgment.
• Involvement in Hands-On Jobs.
• Displays strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and curious individual.

Work Environment Notes

• The work environment at onsite locations is of a construction type setting.
• Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of trips, slips and falls.
• The noise level on-site or on-board ships can be excessive; personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.
• Extended hours / overtime may be required during peak periods and emergency circumstances.
• Domestic or overseas travel to customer sites for extended periods of time.