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GE Vernova Technical Field Advisor (FEP) - Controls in Remote, Japan
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.
Job Summary:
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 and will have a unique opportunity to go through:
In-person and Online training Curriculum
On-the-job trainings
Learning from experienced Technical Field Advisors (TFA’s)
You will gain experience and grow your career while traveling and helping provide power to communities. Upon successful graduation from the FEP program, you will be eligible for a TFA Controls position.
The TFA Controls manages controls activities on site during the Installation and Commissioning and Maintenance of heavy-duty turbines/equipment (generator or mechanical drive); Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards
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
Actively manage controls activities on site during Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of heavy-duty equipment, PLCs and other GE provided controls systems (MKVIe, MKVI, MKV, ..etc.)
Read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID)
Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports
Provide expert consultation on complex projects
Provide customers with technical direction and support on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) packaged products
May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.
Required Qualifications & Experience :
Engineering degree or equivalent.
Strong technical competence in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical flow and instrument diagrams.
Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.
Understand PLC ladder logic, including basic understanding of how to navigate through ladder rungs while troubleshooting
Have basic networking and programming knowledge
English proficiency required
Desired Characteristics:
Experience in Field Services or Power Generation.
Positive can-do attitude with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
Experience with Gas Turbine Driver Control Systems and Auxiliary Systems
Experience on Mark VI, Mark Vie, Mark V controls systems, preferable
Ability to understand and implement controls software
Wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Strong analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Ability to work independently
Willingness to learn and problem solve
Strong ownership and work ethic
Benefits:
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Extensive training opportunities and mentorship
Classroom and virtual trainings
Regional and Global exposure
Working on multimillion dollar equipment
Wide range of career path opportunities
LEAN training
Learning and developing communication skills
FieldCore is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law