Job Description SummaryWe are looking for an enterprising and motivated service engineer in power electronics who can manage service contracts, site activities, and support/participate in commissioning of FACTS & HVDC equipment.
As a key position in the OTR Service organization, you will be responsible for technically managing multi-year service contracts, supporting customers located in different countries, and being part of a community of experts able to support global customers on high-tech equipment.
GE FACTS and HVDC solution includes :
• SVC, Static Var Compensation
• FSC, Fix Series Compensation
• SC, Synchronous Condenser
• STATCOM, Static Compensation
• LCC HVDC
• VSC HVDC (Onshore & Offshore)

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Carry out and direct maintenance and technical support activities on FACTS or HVDC transmission systems.Manage the preparations of site activities in coordination with the end customer.Perform commissioning activities on FACTS or HVDC transmission systems.Technically manage service contracts that run over several yearsAttend and lead customer meetings, identify solutions that meet needs.Knowledge and ability to carry out FACTS projects of minor renovations/upgrades.Support the ITO team as needed during calls for tenders for the technical part.

Technical knowledge:

Technical expertise and site experience for switchgear, harmonic filters and instrumentation transformers,Technical expertise and site experience for FACTS equipment (with Thyristor and IGBT), knowledge of rotating machines is a plus.Technical expertise and site experience for the commissioning of protection relays.Technical expertise and site experience for technical diagnostic missions with network recorders and analyzers.Knowledge and ability to resolve on-site incidents and analyze logs and analyze curves.

Skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.Ability to document, report, plan, market and execute programs.Notions of project management.On-site team managementStrong customer management skills, especially on-site during incidents.Ability to work in a team and share knowledge and experience with fellow team playersGood EHS skills, especially on-site during incidents or pressure.

Qualifications:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or "In-House Engineer".Strong engineering background and technical understanding of power electronicsMinimum 5 years of experience in an equivalent position.Minimum 5 years of experience on drive-through or FACTS or HVDC equipment (valves + control + protections)Travel availability up to 50-70%Language and communication skills (fluent English)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position