| Job Number: | 1476342 |
| Business: | GE Energy Management |
| Business Segment: | Energy Management |
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| Posted Position Title: | Field Engineer - Industrial Services |
| Career Level: | Experienced |
| Function: | Services |
| Function Segment: | Field Services |
| Location: | United States |
| U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: | Washington |
| City: | Vancouver |
| Postal Code: | 98662-7963 |
| Relocation Assistance: | Yes |
| Role Summary/Purpose: | The Field Engineer provides direction and assistance to work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. In this role, you will: |
| Essential Responsibilities: | Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and ongoing preventive maintenance, repair and calibration after installation
Respond to requests for emergency repairs and services to troublesome equipment
Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair and maintenance at customer's sites
Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized industry standards for engineering ability
Maintain knowledge of applicable product line warranties and accomplish effective warranty administration
Plan, prepare and / or instruct both internal and external training programs as required, to impart and perpetuate field engineering and / or product knowledge in area of specialization
Perform administrative functions; such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis
Maintain knowledge of the report system to the extent required for timely and accurate input of field information necessary
Provide leadership and technical direction to skilled labor performing work on customer sites
Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards
Maintain knowledge to troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for wide range of equipment vintage
Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and a reference for future outages |
| Qualifications/Requirements: | Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a Field Services role) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60% of the time
Must have a valid driver’s license |
| Additional Eligibility Qualifications: | 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 background investigation and drug screen. |
| Desired Characteristics: | Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
Strong customer service mindset
Prior field engineering experience is preferred
Strong organizational skills
Prior project management experience is preferred
Field Engineer Program (FEP) graduate is preferred (internal GE employees only)
Strong project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Prior field engineering experience is preferred, experience with GE, Siemens, ABB and Allen Bradley equipment desired
Technical skills in GE and non-GE Power Delivery Equipment, including transformers, breakers and relays
Technical skills in GE and non-GE Drives and Control Equipment such as GE Design Controls (DC) 300, Advanced Controls (AC) / DC 2000, AC innovation, Analog / Digital Siltron and familiarity with Fanuc, Multi-Modality Imaging (MMI), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Cimplicity, Arcnet, Genius, CPL and Dlan
Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards
Troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance checkout for a wide range of drives, control and power distribution equipment
Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and a reference for future outages
Troubleshoot electrical operations and maintenance problems in the drives, control and power distribution technologies
Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook / Excel / Word Why join one great company when you can join many? At GE, we’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 100 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. In the energy industry, we are one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy as well as with renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and alternative fuels. Learn more about GE Energy Management Today! PLEASE NOTE: Vancouver, WA is the preferred location, however other U.S. locations may be considered for qualified candidates. To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from GE AMSTC, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Power & Water and Transportation, follow us on twitter: @geconnections |
