Field Service Engineer - Rotating Equipment

rotating equipment.

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities in line with company standards and procedures.

• Conduct on-site inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues efficiently.

• Carry out dismantling, inspection, repair, and reassembly of motors and generators.

Technical Expertise (Motors & Generators)

• Work on large-capacity rotating equipment (1 MW to 50 MW), including:

  • Induction Motors
  • Synchronous Motors
  • Turbine Generators

• Perform and interpret:

  • Alignment and soft foot corrections
  • Bearing inspections (anti-friction and sleeve)
  • Vibration analysis and in-situ balancing
  • Rotor runout checks
  • Electrical testing (IR, PI, winding resistance, etc.)

• Maintain and troubleshoot auxiliary systems such as:

  • Lubrication and rotor jacking systems

  • Heat exchangers

  • Instrumentation (RTDs, space heaters, etc.)

Customer Interface & Support

• Act as the primary on-site contact for customers during service activities.

• Provide technical guidance, training, and operational support to customers.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional communication.

• Address customer concerns and provide performance improvement recommendations.

Planning & Coordination

• Prepare job plans, material lists, and ensure availability of tools and spare parts.

• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and site stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.

• Support outage planning and execution schedules.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures.

• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Identify recurring issues and contribute to reliability improvements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate service records, reports, and technical documentation.

• Complete commissioning reports, inspection checklists, and safety documentation.

• Provide timely updates to management on project status, risks, and issues.

• Support technical inputs for proposals, bids, and service improvements.

Health, Safety & Quality (EHS)

• Strictly adhere to company and customer EHS policies and procedures.

• Ensure all work is performed safely without compromising personnel or equipment.

• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in field service engineering, preferably with rotating equipment (motors and generators).

• Hands-on experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of large electrical machines.

• Strong knowledge of motors, generators, and associated auxiliary systems.

• Proficiency in electrical testing and diagnostic tools.

• Experience with vibration analysis, alignment, and condition monitoring techniques.

• Familiarity with service management systems and digital reporting tools.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities.

• Ability to work independently in remote and challenging environments.

• Good planning, organizational, and reporting skills.

• Willingness to travel extensively (90%+), including short-notice assignments.

• Ability to work offshore and on marine vessels for extended durations.

• Flexibility to work across domestic and international locations.

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position