P&C Field Service Engineer/Technician
USA
Job description
Job Description Summary
The P&C Field Service Engineer/Technician will be responsible for performing a wide variety of field related activities, including installation, testing, commissioning, etc. of Protection & Control systems in medium and HV environment. In this role, you will establish and maintain a strong working relationship with customers and be responsible for ensuring safe work practices on each job as GE values safety very highly.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
As the P&C Field Service Engineer/Technician, you will:
- Able to lead a team of field service engineers during the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems and associated communication equipment
- Ability to work independently on smaller projects to install, test and the commissioning of protective, metering and monitoring of electrical power systems.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues, as related to the operation of electrical protection systems applied to motors, feeders, transformers, busses, and generator systems, as well as transmission lines.
- Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel.
- Lead or perform the end-to-end relay testing using Megger PowerDB, Doble ProTesT and other software’s to verify relay’s performance and protection and control communication systems.
- Be able to develop written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying, DFR's, RTU's, IED's, Distribution Automation and associated communication systems.
- Manage related projects onsite and effectively interface and own the relationship with customers and their vendors.
- Maintain project’s filing systems and effectively transmit all documentation and reports to the end user/customer.
- Perform troubleshooting, problem identification and provide recommendations for corrective actions and/or repairs
- Generate customer reports describing the problem found and correction action taken / proposed
- Make safety a priority as per GE’s zero tolerance policy and adopt safety regulations at customer sites
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college or High School Diploma and equivalent experience.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Able to safely carry up to 50 lbs. of tools and testing equipment, climb stairs, and to work under typical industrial power control rooms and electrical substations
- Ability and willingness to work long hours and weekends, as required
- Ability and willingness to work at customer locations and travel 60-80% of the time, as required
- Ability and willingness to obtain / maintain a valid US or Canadian passport
- Ability and willingness to possess / maintain a valid driver's license
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience on the power system theory of operation, such as, settings knowledge for the protection of motors, feeders, transformers, buses, generators, and transmission lines
- Knowledge on short circuit and coordination studies, as well as Arc Flash phenomena.
- Able to pass substance abuse testing in a regular basis, and to periodically take safety trainings and exams as required by customers
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college
- Extensive understanding of one-line, three-line schematics and connection diagrams
- Strong working knowledge of transformers, motors, generators, etc.
- Knowledge of relays (GE, ABB, SEL, Siemens, etc. manufactured)
- Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) mindset / compliance
- Basic understanding of the functioning of AIS and GIS
- Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, IEC standards
- Self-motivated and confident with the ability to work efficiently / effectively with limited supervision
- Ability to set priorities to meet day to day short term objectives
- Provides technical guidance and/or coaches others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Applies concept to practical business problems
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
The base pay range for this position is 72,400.00 - 90,500.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This posting is expected to close on 11/11/24.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
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.
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: Yes