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Protection & Control Customer Site Engineer - Field Services

  • Colorado (Colorado)
  • Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering

Job description

3160077
Additional Cities

Other
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Grid Solutions
Function

Services
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

California, Colorado, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas
Postal Code

80111
Role Summary/Purpose

The Protection & Control Customer Site Engineer - Field Services 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.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Protection & Control Customer Site Engineer - Field Services, you will:

·  Perform installation, testing and commissioning services on power apparatus and switchgear, including (but not limited to) the following:
·  Protective relays and relaying systems, all brands, and experience with the use of relay test sets
·  Remote terminal units and gateways
·  CT’s and PT’s
·  Metering and transducers
·  Motors, feeders and transformers
·  Station batteries and chargers
·  Perform troubleshooting, problem identification and provide recommendations for corrective actions and/or repairs
·  Generate customer report 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
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college
·  Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical testing, maintenance and/or start-up of high voltage substations in field services or electrical utility industry ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to work long hours and weekends, as required
·  Ability and willingness to work at customer locations and travel 80% of the time, as required
·  Ability and willingness to obtain / maintain a valid US / Canadian passport

·  Ability and willingness to posses / maintain a valid driver's license

Desired Characteristics

·  Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college
·  Basic 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
·  Strong customer service skills

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About Us

GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual 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.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Colorado
Primary City

Greenwood Village

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