Field Engineer: Generator Diagnostics

Job Description Summary

The Field Engineer - Generator diagnostics leads the on-site diagnostic activities. Generator inspections and diagnostics are carried out in close cooperation with the back office, the engineering team and the remote support team. The Field Engineer is also entrusted with electrical and mechanical diagnostic work on the generator as well as monitoring repair work on the generator. He will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to technically complex problems, and resolve problems through immediate action or short-term planning.
The Field Engineer is responsible for the generator diagnosis, which mainly consists of electrical tests, visual inspections and inspections carried out with robotic systems.
Further responsibilities of the field engineer include planning, organizing, integrating and managing tools and materials required to complete the scope of work in accordance with the contractual requirements. He will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of technical complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. The field engineer implements and executes the work under safety, environmental and quality policies, serving as an example for others and provide full and active commitment in the deployment of the EHS and quality policies.

Job Description

Tasks and responsibilities

• Diagnostics on the generator such as visual inspections and electrical tests on stators, rotors and other electrical components
• Perform generator diagnostics, including visual inspections and electrical tests on stators, rotors, and other electrical components
• Perform robotic inspections and high voltage tests on generators
• Recommissioning of air-cooled and H2-cooled generators
• Troubleshooting of electrical systems
• Plan, organize, integrate and direct labor and tool and material allocation
• Provide technical expertise to customers, service support, field technicians and operators
• Support in planning diagnostic activities and carrying out diagnosis on site
• Ensure contractual obligations are met
• Attend technical meetings with customers as weel as provide timely and accurate internal and external reports
• Loop-check and adjustment of analogue, binary and other measurements
• Adjustment of instrumentation
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality
• Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications gained through relevant practical experience
• Ideally understanding of electrical testing methods, candidates who are eager to learn and develop in this area are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical competence in reading and interpreting circuit diagrams and technical requirement specifications
• Ability and willingness to travel (nationally and internationally, around 80% might vary depending on status of projects), and to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments
• Fluency in English and Polish, both written and spoken

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge and skill to actively support field service activities and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise.
• Experience in a field service or generator diagnostics
• Analytic, organizational and problem-solving skills

What we offer:

• Employment under an employment contract in an international company with a strong position in the energy market
• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities in an innovative and future- oriented environment.
• Open and supportive corporate culture that promotes creativity and teamwork.
• Attractive compensation  package including private medical care, life insurance, Multi-Sport card and annual bonus

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