Field Service Engineer Drives and Automation
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LocationRemote; New Orleans; Houston
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 3, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live14h ago
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3 years of experience in field service and/or commissioning
Bachelor's degree
Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time on short notice
Perform work on-board vessels within GE / Customer safety guidelines either in shipyards or offshore
Extended hours / overtime may be required during peak periods and emergency circumstances
Domestic or overseas travel to customer sites for extended periods of time
Work environment of construction type setting with exposure to various hazards, personal protective equipment required
Skills
Drives
Automation
Control
EMS System
Job Description Summary
About the company
GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
The Field Service Engineer – Drives-Performs a wide range of commissioning and Service tasks and ensures proper installation, service and commissioning of products and services. Provides technical support for installation and commissioning of projects and provides maintenance, breakdown emergency support and remote troubleshooting for the GE LV and MV drives
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
As Field Service Engineer - Drives and Automation, you will:
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Perform troubleshooting activities at customer site locations to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implements corrective actions
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Develop requisite documentation to execute work e.g. commissioning procedures, maintenance procedures daily logs etc.
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Perform installation and commissioning activities at customer site locations of GE Drives
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Perform installation and commissioning activities at customer site locations of GE Control , Automation and EMS System
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Execute on site project management and technical leader duties to resolve customer issues and provide customer satisfaction
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Under the direction of a senior engineer performs a wide range of technical tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of GE drive systems
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Develop presentations and provides training and instruction to customers on drive operations
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Coordinate additional opportunities to serve the customer with the customer service team, parts, other FSE’s, repair services, sales, and product engineering teams
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Advise the customer of recommended upgrades, parts, and service opportunities to improve customer productivity and sell GE parts and services
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Coordinate maintenance activities for the customer and planning for inspections
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Provide support to engineering teams working on customer CMU’s projects
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Identify new opportunities & development of effective offerings to improve in-service equipment reliability / availability
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Promote sales of maintenance services
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Provide on call support in response to customer calls for service
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Ensure appropriate response and service is provided to customer
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Complete timely service reports and other administrative requirements
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Support business growth opportunities and marketing campaigns
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Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs
Qualifications/Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Minimum 3 years of field service and/or commissioning experience
Eligibility Requirements:
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Ability and willingness to travel 85% of the time on short notice
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Perform work on-board vessels within GE / Customer safety guidelines either in shipyards or offshore.
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Extended hours / overtime maybe required during peak periods and emergency circumstances.
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Domestic or overseas travel to customer sites for extended periods of time.
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The work environment at onsite locations is of a construction type setting. Whilst performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of trips, slips and falls. The noise level on-site or on-board ships can be excessive, personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.