Lead Field Service Engineer – Drives

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete commissioning process for advanced drive systems and power electronics.

• Guarantee seamless integration with onboard power management and propulsion systems.

• Diagnose issues with MV/LV drive systems, rectifiers, and inverters utilizing oscilloscopes and diagnostic software.

• Examine firing pulses, gate signals, and control logic.

• Validate communication protocols including Profibus, Modbus, and IEC 61850.

• Adjust speed, torque, and current control loops within multi-drive frameworks.

• Investigate and resolve technical challenges at various locations, including during port visits and at sea.

• Deliver customer training on system operations, optimization, and preventative maintenance strategies.

• Identify opportunities for service enhancements, spare parts, and system upgrades.

• Execute tasks in accordance with departmental policies, safety protocols, and maritime regulatory requirements.

• Maintain comprehensive service records, technical documentation, and diagnostic logs.

• Comply with maritime safety, naval security, and environmental health and safety standards.

• Act as the primary technical expert and final escalation point for complex drive system failures.

• Lead critical troubleshooting efforts and establish global commissioning benchmarks.

• Promote systemic improvements in equipment reliability and overall performance.

• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external customer stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in commissioning environments involving LV/MV drive and control systems; OR an Associate’s Degree with at least 7 years of relevant commissioning experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of related commissioning experience.

• US Person capable of achieving and maintaining security clearance for Department of Defense (DoD) projects.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 85% of the time, often on short notice.

• Physically capable of boarding vessels offshore.

• Must successfully complete Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET).

• Proficient in setting up and operating digital storage oscilloscopes, 5kV/10kV megohmmeters, micro-ohmmeters, power quality analyzers, and True-RMS multimeters.

• Strong technical aptitude with MS Office and relevant diagnostic software.

• Ability to independently prioritize work across weekly, monthly, and quarterly timelines.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

• High levels of personal and professional ethics.

• Capable of working in wet/humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, electrical shock hazards, slips/falls, and excessive noise; PPE is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company-sponsored retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance available.

• Adoption assistance program.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits offered.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Permissive time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Remote work position.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.