Field Service Technician - Services and Commissioning at GE Vernova

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Power Electronics, Static Frequency Converters, Variable Frequency Drives, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Systems, Data Interpretation, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Programmable Logic Controllers, Test Instruments, Power Analysers, Oscilloscopes, Insulation Resistance, HI Pot Testing, Marine Operations

Industry

Electric Power Generation

Description

Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Field Service Technician to support the commissioning, service, and lifecycle performance of advanced power electronics systems. In this customer-facing role, you will lead on-site activities, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality delivery across complex electrical installations. This position requires extensive travel (90%+) within the home country and internationally, offering exposure to diverse projects, customers, and technologies across industrial, energy, and marine environments. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Pre-commission, commission, and service static frequency converters (SFC) and variable frequency (VFD) low voltage and medium voltage drives/switchgear/transformers and power systems. Provide technical assistance and supervision to customers on the installations. Conduct on-site interpretation of data and technical instruction. Provide management with complete and prompt information and report regarding safety & project/service status, customer or equipment problems, and failures, Provide technical assistance through on-site guidance and training in proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned programs and ground support equipment. Provide and assist quality team with root cause analysis and generate reports in case of equipment malfunction or failures to identify/analyse any undesirable trends. Complete site documentations such as weekly safety update, installations check lists, pre-commissioning, and commissioning procedures. Hands-on on-site parts replacement, testing, and verification of electrical equipment. Adhere with company Health and Safety policies and work in safe and best practice manner to ensure the wellbeing of personnel and equipment are not compromised. Able to interface at upper management and peers levels of the organization both internally and externally in clear and methodical manner Qualification/Requirements Trade qualified Electrician or Electrical engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university Solid understanding of Power Electronics, Electric Circuit, Electric Power Systems, Medium Voltage, Harmonics, with good hands-on skill. Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers. Good literacy in at least one computer programming language. Hands-on experience and knowledge of test instruments (recorders, power analysers, oscilloscopes, Insulation resistance, HI pot etc.) Comfortable to sail on marine vessels if needed and remain offshore for defined number of days. Willing to travel including distant in-country or aboard limited duration visits and with short notice in advance Good understanding of Health and Safety, and risks / Hazards involved. Desired Characteristics Fluent oral and written English communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Team worker with ability to share and coordinate tasks among members of the group High job ethics Proven analytical and quality improvement ability Able to interface at all levels of the organization both internally and externally 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 Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

Responsibilities

The technician will lead on-site activities for commissioning, service, and lifecycle performance of advanced power electronics systems, including static frequency converters and variable frequency drives/switchgear/transformers. Key duties involve providing expert technical guidance, conducting on-site testing and verification, and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery across complex electrical installations.