Experienced Generator Specialist Field Engineer

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company focused on leading the energy transition. The Generator Specialist Technical Field Advisor provides on-site technical direction for turbine generator systems, ensuring maintenance and repair of heavy-duty generators used in power generation applications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection and testing of the generator field and stator utilizing the latest technology. (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 and other topics as business needs arise
• Direct and perform 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 as presented and selected by Generator Product Service and regional generator specialists
• Familiarity with Power Circuit Breakers, Protective Relay Systems, AC and DC Motors / Generators, Programmable Logic Controllers
• Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits and electrical troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of prints/print reading, such as manufacturing drawings, P&IDs and schematic drawings
• Participate as a Service Team member dedicated to Safety metrics
• Pre-outage planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures
• Lead execution of projects, including: generator field and stator rewinds, general generator repairs, and inspections
• Execute project management and technical leader duties. Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel extensively (internationally and domestically)
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments

Requirements:

• Technical/University degree or qualifying experience OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Field Services role
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Oil & Gas or power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance or power plant equipment installation/commissioning
• Demonstrated progressive, responsible experience with various types of turbine generator equipment and site accountabilities is required
• Experience and training on Alstom, Siemens or other OEM equipment is preferred