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Field Engineer / Supervisor – Service Engineering
GE VernovaCharleroi USA, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026
💰 $152,200/yr($91,400/yr – $152,200/yr)
About the role
Job Description Summary
All resources, and logistics required to perform services and maintenance activities on customers' site/property. These activities contribute to, maintain, repair and refurbish sold or existing products. Includes all types of maintenance service (preventive and remedial), manage maintenance facilities and field services engineering. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.Job Description
What You'll Own
Field Supervision & Site Leadership
- Lead and supervise GE Vernova field teams and subcontractors across GIS installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization (retrofit) projects — 69 kV to 800 kV
- Drive efficient execution through hands-on coordination of manpower, tools, equipment, and site resources
- Serve as the primary GE Vernova representative and customer interface on site
- Lead daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA/AHA)
- Manage site interfaces with clients, contractors, commissioning teams, and project managers
- Monitor installation progress and deliver accurate daily, weekly, and final site reports
- Support commissioning, high-voltage testing, and punch list closure through to formal client handover
Engineering Review, Drawing Conversion & Technical Documentation
- Review, adapt, and draft engineering documents including GA drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, terminal diagrams, mounting details, and Bills of Materials
- Review converted European-standard mechanical support structure and breaker control drawings into North American-compliant packages aligned with IEEE, ANSI, CSA, NEC/NFPA, and local utility requirements – if required amend.
- Identify technical gaps between European and North American design practices and recommend compliant engineering solutions
- Write and adapt Method Statements for specific job types (new installation, maintenance, repair, Hi-Pot tests) based on existing generic procedures
- Prepare engineering documentation suitable for review and stamping by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) where required
- Ensure all engineering changes are documented, traceable, and compliant with client and statutory requirements
Quality, EHS & Regulatory Compliance
- Enforce strict compliance with GE Vernova EHS policies, OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 & 1926), NFPA 70E arc flash requirements, and LOTO procedures
- Manage on-site quality inspections, audits, and hold points
- Verify training, certifications, and PPE compliance for all site personnel
- Exercise Stop Work Authority without hesitation when unsafe conditions are identified
- Champion GE Vernova's Zero Harm safety culture at every level of site activity
Procurement & Sourcing Technical Support
- Prepare clear technical specifications and drawing packages to support North American component sourcing and procurement
- Define and validate component substitutions where European parts are unavailable or non-compliant in North America
- Support material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor clarification processes
- Coordinate with suppliers to confirm fit, function, certification, and compliance of selected materials
Coaching & Team Development
- Mentor and develop junior field engineers, supervisors, and technicians & provide customer training
- Share field expertise, technical knowledge, and best practices across the team
What You Bring
Technical Expertise
- Proven hands-on expertise in GIS substation installation, assembly, maintenance, repair, and retrofit (69 kV – 800 kV)
- Ability to read, interpret, mark up, and revise mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation procedures
- Working knowledge of Local Control Cubicles (LCC) and secondary/control systems
- Ability to convert engineering documentation from European to North American standards
- Knowledge of high-voltage substation breaker control philosophy and mechanical support design
- Experience with procurement documentation: BOMs, technical specifications, and approved vendor lists
- Strong understanding of quality, testing, and turnover documentation requirements
Safety & Compliance Knowledge
- Deep knowledge of OSHA (29 CFR 1910
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