Lead Engineer Controls - Field Services

Description****

Essential Responsibilities

• Install and commission Control Solutions hardware and software in a wide variety of machine types encountered in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation and other process industries

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

• prepare field services jobs and interventions with the project managers

• Provide technical assistance to customers on site as needed

• Provide training to customer employees as needed

• Supervise mechanical and electrical sub-contractors, and instrumentation de-installation / reinstallation

• Perform and Engineering Support and FAT Factory acceptance tests.

• Lead and execute loop check and commissioning phase performing the functional tests. SAT's (Site Acceptance Tests)

• Lead and execute unit start-up and performance tests ensuring proper and safe operation of the machine by evaluating the running parameters and troubleshoot control system problems as they arise

• Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customers' signature on timesheets before leaving the job site

• Write accurate and detailed reports after completion of each job

• Maintain a working and operational knowledge of all GE Vernova Control Solutions & Services hardware and software.

• Assess and monitor site safety during job execution

• Communicate professionally with customer and other team members

• Understand T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments

• Timely and accurately input hours, expenses, timesheets in internal systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience on power plant electrical equipment & controls installation / commissioning / units Startup. Proven working experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, "hands-on approach"

• Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy in Power Generation. HDGT (Heavy Duty Gas Turbines) & Aeroderivative Turbines, Steam Turbines, BOP (Balance of Plant). (Commissioning and Startup)

• Strong knowledge in unit control panel (UCP), motor control center (MCC), direct current panel (DCP), distributed control system (DCS)

• Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo-valves, thermo elements, transmitters etc...) & Industrial protocols IEC61850, Modbus, OPC, Profibus,

• Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi-meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator

• Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc...).

• Ability to work under pressure

• Willing to travel within region 70% ATR and to work over-time

• Fluent English / Spanish / Portuguese

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

• Strong computer skills using MS Office software

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working on GEV Controls systems such as Mark V, Mark Vi, Mark Vie/s etc.

• Software tool applications to support HMI and application upgrades (Cimplicity, ControlST Toolbox, etc.)

• Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position