Turbine Controls Technical Advisor

GE Vernova • Full-time • 1m ago

Job Description Summary

The Controls Field Service Engineer will participate as a Regional Service Team member. We are a Regional Service organization within the BHGE, Measurement and Control organization headquartered in Loveland, Colorado

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

In the role of Controls Field Service Engineer, you will:

Execute retrofit projects including installation, power up, and commissioning of one or more of the following turbine control solutions: Mark V, Mark VI, and Mark Vie control systems integrated with gas turbine, steam turbine and compressor, HMI upgrades, and TIL implementation

Execute site project management and technical leader duties. Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues. Addresses customer service requests and leads customer issue resolution during warranty and post-warranty periods

Responsible for pre-planning, site scheduling, field engineering, oversight and direction of other field resources, commissioning, control system startup, and project handover to customers

Works closely with project managers, customers and supplier representatives to ensure financial performance, quality project installation, timeliness, and customer satisfaction

Respond to customer call out services requests.

Manage relationships with customers, business partners and suppliers, both internal and external, during installation, site commissioning and startup phases.

Timely completion of service time sheets, trip reports, invoicing packages, and other administrative requirements including pre-mobilization and de-mobilization meetings and procedures

Work closely with other functions to identify and register change order opportunities as well as review proposals for new opportunities, formulate and present GE solution to customers

Interface with GE Power Services, GE Industrial, and other GE Businesses

Significant travel and over-time will be expected

Other duties as required. Secondary duties may possibly include participation in FAT (factory acceptance test); participation in development of overall controls strategy for projects; design of hardware and software configuration packages according to project requirements; design of operator interface graphics and network topologies; release of system design to manufacturing

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum 3 years of field engineering experience in power generation, industrial plant automation, DCS (distributed control system), PLC (programmable logic controller) and/ or similar industry sectors

Eligibility Requirements

Travel 50%, as required

Possess a valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport)

Desired Characteristics

Previous industrial field service experience

Controls experience to equipment that functions as a prime mover

Electronics and/or mechanical trouble shooting skills

Computer skills, familiarity with MS Office, TCP/IP configuration

Ability to learn other software tool applications to support HMI and application changes (Cimplicity, Intellution, Toolbox, GAP, etc.).

Prior mechanical / maintenance experience preferred

Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings

Self-starter with minimal supervision requirement; able to work independently; ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines

Ability to set and meet aggressive goals and targets

Ability to troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems at all levels, from field devices to control system, and networking

Must be able to generate immediate credibility with customers, suppliers, GE project management / engineering communities

Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, geographically dispersed team environment is required

Extensive application / design knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Steam Turbine Control, Combustion Turbine Control, Hydro Turbine, Excitation and generator protection systems; Power Plant BOP (Balance of Plant) Systems, Installation of equipment in the above technologies

Effective written and oral communication skills with excellent spoken and written English skills

Customer-focused skills, demonstrated by experience in field services, customer services or project management, are essential

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: October 14, 2025

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