Field Service Engineer
USA IT development
Job description
Job Description Summary
The Service unit of GE Grid Solutions is currently seeking a HVDC-FACTS field specialist. Reporting directly to the Head of Service Field HVDC-FACTS, the incumbent will be responsible, in collaboration with the client and the engineering group to ensure the commissioning of HVDC-FACTS systems and provide support equipment. It will also train and support these colleagues and the client's employees in performing this task. It should also be available 24/24 for support in case of emergency.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
More specifically, you will:
- Resource planning, equipment and time for commissioning, repair or construction expertise.
- Manage Workers customer and / or switch on the site.
- Perform commissioning tests
- Prepare progress reports, test results, non-compliance report
- Annotating and editing drawings 'as built'.
- Participate in the drafting of technical procedures.
- Submit to external customers and internal technical documentation necessary for operation and maintenance of equipment. Provide information supplements as needed.
- Provide technical assistance in the preparation of submission.
- Analyze, investigate and propose solutions to problems concerning GE discontinued products. Test and industrialize the solution.
- Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with customers and engineering team.
Required Qualifications:
- Technical degree in electrical with specialization in HVDC-FACTS or electrical
- Minimum of 3 years of field experience in substation commissioning
- Ability and willingness to travel 75% of the time
Desired Characteristics:
- Have good ability to interact and communicate with clients and workers
- Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment power
- Fluency in English (mandatory) and French will be a plus.
- Knowledge of design software (AutoCAD), knowledge of office software (MS Office Suite)
- Analytical
- Leadership
The salary range for this position is 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No