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Grenoble, France
In PersonBased in Grenoble; frequent travel in France and internationally, including assignments lasting several weeks.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
About the job
Requirements
- A Bac+2/3 (BTS, DUT/BUT) in physical measurements, instrumentation, electronics, electrical engineering, or mechanics, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, including mechanical plans, electrical diagrams, and P&IDs.
- Proficiency in measurement chains, including sensors, wiring, and data acquisition.
- Technical curiosity and analytical ability to understand machine behavior and help investigate the cause of problems.
- A valid driver's license and a valid passport.
- Operational spoken and written English; French is the working language in Grenoble.
- Availability for frequent travel and long-duration assignments.
- Ability to apply and enforce GE Vernova and client-site EHS rules; mandatory EHS training must be completed before each mobilization.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, check, and calibrate sensors, cables, and data-acquisition systems according to the test program set by the engineer.
- Adapt instrumentation to the type of test, including efficiency, mechanical, vibration, and diagnostic tests.
- Prepare and package equipment for shipment in coordination with logistics and customs contacts.
- Read and interpret mechanical plans, electrical diagrams, and P&IDs to anticipate measurement points.
- Install and connect sensors for pressure, temperature, vibration, strain, and other measurements on machines and their circuits.
- Route cables, install and configure data-acquisition systems, and check each measurement chain before testing.
- Work in operating power-plant conditions, including confined spaces, heights, noisy environments, and access-constrained areas.
- Assist test engineers throughout campaigns, including starts, operating plateaus, and transient operating conditions.
- Perform and monitor vibration measurements with the engineer at different operating points.
- Monitor signal quality in real time and promptly diagnose measurement anomalies such as signal loss, noise, drift, or sensor failure.
- Intervene promptly to maintain test continuity and meet the schedule.
- Help investigate mechanical problems and efficiency shortfalls alongside test engineers.
- Set up additional or specialized instrumentation, including targeted vibration measurements, to test hypotheses.
- Observe, compare, and report field findings about machine behavior, installation condition, and measurement consistency to support engineering interpretation.
- Discuss operating history and symptoms with client operations and maintenance teams.
- Remove instrumentation, recondition equipment, and arrange its return after missions.
- Perform preventive maintenance and track equipment inventory after missions.
- Share lessons learned to improve methods and tools.
- Represent GE Vernova on site and interact with clients, internal engineering and project teams, logistics and supply-chain teams, subcontractors, and local site teams.
- Organize travel independently with team support.
Desired Qualifications
- First experience in an industrial environment, testing, or commissioning.
- Knowledge of rotating machinery, hydraulics, or the energy sector.
- Initial exposure to vibration measurement and analysis, or knowledge of signal processing.
- A second foreign language, such as German or Spanish.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus