Lead Controls Field Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• The Lead Controls Field Engineer is tasked with the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a comprehensive range of hardware and software products within the Controls Services Business portfolio.

• The Lead Controls Field Engineer may report to clients, plant/utility owners, or construction firms, providing daily or weekly updates on job progress as required.

• Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&IDs, troubleshooting plant systems and equipment, as well as planning, organizing, integrating, and directing resources such as labor, tools, and materials needed to fulfill the work scope according to contractual obligations.

• Actively oversee controls and instrumentation activities on-site during the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of upgrade projects or new installations, which includes oversight of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics for control systems such as Mark V, Mark VI, Mark Vie, Cimplicity, and HMIs.

• Offer technical direction and support to customers regarding Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) packaged products.

• Possess an understanding of PLC ladder logic, including a basic ability to navigate through ladder rungs while troubleshooting.

• Implement constant modifications to controls.

• Read and modify software sequencing.

• Set up and modify the hardware/software related to Gas and Steam Turbine systems.

• Diagnose existing Control Solutions hardware and software installations on-site.

• Prepare field service jobs and coordinate with project/service managers.

• Provide training to customer employees as necessary.

• Supervise cable laying, meggering, and connections.

• Maintain precise timesheets and obtain customer signatures on timesheets prior to leaving the job site.

• Understand T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments.

• Deliver timely and accurate internal and external reports.

• Ensure that contractual obligations are fulfilled and attend technical meetings with customers.

• Confirm that all in-field activities are conducted safely in accordance with company environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures.

• Provide expert consultation on complex projects.

• Input hours, expenses, and timesheets into internal systems promptly and accurately.

• Engage in pre-outage and installation planning, potentially recommending and administering policies and procedures.

• Availability for frequent travel (i.e., over 75%), working offshore, and in restricted countries.

• Willingness to work on holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments.

• Drive customer satisfaction through a commitment to quality.

• Support business growth initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with GEV Controls systems such as Mark V, Mark VI, Mark Vie, etc.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities.

• Strong understanding of rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, Reciprocating Compressor) and their auxiliaries.

• In-depth knowledge of unit control panel (UCP), motor control center (MCC), direct current panel (DCP), distributed control system (DCS), and firefighting system installation and commissioning.

• Comprehensive knowledge of field devices, instruments, and actuators (e.g., servo-valves, thermocouples, transmitters, etc.).

• Ability to operate special tools such as pressure pumps, multi-meters, frequency generators, oscilloscopes, and field generators.

• Capability to interpret and implement technical drawings (wiring diagrams, P&IDs, General Arrangement, etc.).

• Proven ability to work under pressure.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and to work overtime.

• Proficiency in both English and Arabic.

• Valid driver's license and passport (or the ability to obtain a passport).

• Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Office software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided