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GE Vernova Technical Field Advisor (TFA) - Electrical Excitation (TDI) in Manila, Philippines
Position is available in Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Japan, Australia, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam.
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.
Job Summary:
The Electrical Excitation Technical Field Advisor (TFA) is responsible for the Power Turbine Generator Excitation System and is accountable for:
Control of costs - mistakes could be detrimental to job cost
Quality control - preservation, protection, security, or safekeeping of turbine modules, office trailers, tool trailers/gang boxes, cranes, and accessories, spare parts.
External Reporting: Technical Field Advisers may report to the client, the plant/utility owner, the construction firm, giving daily or weekly updates on job progress or as needed.
You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Participate as a Service Team member dedicated to Safety metrics
Pre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures
Lead execution of retrofit projects, including: Excitation systems (EX2100 EX2100e, LS2100, LS2100e and HMI products), Generator Protection Systems (GPP), and Power System Stabilization systems
Execute project management and technical leader duties. Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues
Able to travel extensively and work significant over-time.
Complete service reports, invoicing packages, and other administrative requirements timely.
Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
Support the business growth initiatives
Trace through the software documentation
Implement control constant modifications
Reading and modifying software sequencing
Set up and modify the hardware and software associated with the Gas/Steam Turbine Excitation / LCI system
Implement excitation control system software changes
Work with both DOS and Windows NT based operator interfaces
Work with both analog and digital controls including logic
Provide Technical Direction for wiring install and terminate, complete functionality checks, and troubleshooting the turbine excitation / LCI system. Perform start-up/shut-down sequencing and turbine/generator operation
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel extensively (internationally and domestically)
Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
Manage and develop employees
Required Qualifications & Experience :
Possess a four-year technical degree Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, MSEE, BSME, MSME), or a 4 year degree in Electronics (AAS, BSEE) or Mechanics (AAS, BSME) with equivalent experience. Graduate of military technical training may be acceptable as determined by the Service Manager.
5 years of practical experience will be considered instead of school
Desired Characteristics:
Qualified level. Has the knowledge and skill to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise. Has experienced successful installations and outages.
Solid verbal and written communication skills, ability to read and write English.
Computer skills with familiarity of MS Office products. Ability to learn other software tool applications to support HMI and application changes.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
Electronics and/or mechanical trouble shooting skills with a “Hands-on approach.”
Self-starter with minimal supervision requirement; able to work independently; ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines
Ability to set and meet aggressive targets.
Successful completion of the GE training program is required once hired
FieldCore is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law