Job Description Summary
All resources, and logistics required to perform services and maintenance activities on customers' site/property. These activities contribute to, maintain, repair and refurbish sold or existing products. Includes all types of maintenance service (preventive and remedial), manage maintenance facilities and field services engineering. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As Lead Field Service Engineer - Automation and Drives, you will:
- Performs installation and commissioning on GE Power Conversion automation, Level1 and Level2 process systems at customer site in Steel/Aluminum/Copper Plants, Mining and under construction plants. Must be capable of working unsupervised and leading small teams.
- Install and test the field instruments -Pressure, flow, speed,motion,sensors,RTD,X-ray,Laser scanners and Encoders
- Installation and Commissioning of GE Rxi/HPCi controller and Scada system
- Perform the FAT and PAT with customer as per the Contract agreement.
- Communication and Process Interface with third party/Customer systems
- Software Programming changes at Site during Commissioning and Services at customer site
- Performs troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled visits or at site to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implements corrective actions.
- Collaborate with the design engineers to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of automation systems.
- Provides continuous, 24X7 day a week during a scheduled-on call periods in order to respond to customer calls for service
- Ensures that engineering and technical support is provided with accuracy, quality, and timeliness to meet customer needs and business goals
- support customers onsite and remotely regarding system and component problems.
- Identify new opportunities & drive development of effective offerings to improve in-service equipment reliability / availability
- Provide support to engineering teams working on Automation system upgrade projects.
- Support the bidding process for Metals Automation L1/L2 system upgrade prospect.
- Provide on-site / remote support for new unit installation / startup and other outage work scopes
- Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.
- Perform other related engineering tasks to facilitate proper commissioning and customer satisfaction
- Provide on call support in response to customer calls for service
- Ensure appropriate response and service is provided to customer
- Complete timely service reports and other administrative requirements
- Support business growth opportunities and marketing campaigns
- Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university (or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 5 additional years of related industry experience)
- Minimum 5 years of field service and/or commissioning experience
- Minimum 5 years of field service or commissioning experience in a field service/ commissioning environment with automation system in a Process/metals/Mining/Cement/Paper environment.
- Possesses a detailed knowledge, competence and expertise with installation and commissioning tasks and services for automation.
- Programming skills in Controllers/PLC/DCS/SCADA System ( Ladder, FBD,Strugture etc..)
- experienced in communication protocols -Ethernet/Profibus/Modbus/Fieldbus/Ethercat etc..
- Experience in handling HMI, OPC, Remote IO’s, Field Instruments and Sensors
Desired Characteristics
- Variable speed Drives experience for Commissioning and troubleshooting
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with GE Drive systems {With 2 years practicable working knowledge of at least one GE Power Conversion drive system (Including: MV7000, SD7000, MV3000)
- Experience in Working GEPC EMS system and Power Management system
- Experience in commissioning Variable Speed drive of Siemens/ABB/Toshiba/Danfoss/Rockwell
- Minimum of 2 years practicable working knowledge of at least one GE Power Conversion drive / system controller (Including PEC, PECe, CDC)
- Ability to execute increasingly complicated assignments, which require considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment
- Possess detailed knowledge, competence and expertise with installation and commissioning tasks and services
- Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications
- Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures, and practices
- Background in a customer facing position, within a Service environment
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $78,800.00 and $131,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 01, 2025.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
