Field Service Technician - Services and Commissioning
Field Services and Maintenance_Services; PB
- Type:
- Full Time
- Location(s):
- Other NewSoutWals AU
- Other Queensland AU
- Other South Austr AU
- Other Victoria AU
- Other Westn Austr AU
- Date Posted:
- Salary:
- Job Posting Start Date:
- 2026-01-14
- Job Posting End Date:
- Job ID:
- R5027786
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Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Field Service Technician to support the commissioning, service, and lifecycle performance of advanced power electronics systems. In this customer-facing role, you will lead on-site activities, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality delivery across complex electrical installations.This position requires extensive travel (90%+) within the home country and internationally, offering exposure to diverse projects, customers, and technologies across industrial, energy, and marine environments.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Pre-commission, commission, and service static frequency converters (SFC) and variable frequency (VFD) low voltage and medium voltage drives/switchgear/transformers and power systems.
Provide technical assistance and supervision to customers on the installations.
Conduct on-site interpretation of data and technical instruction.
Provide management with complete and prompt information and report regarding safety & project/service status, customer or equipment problems, and failures,
Provide technical assistance through on-site guidance and training in proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned programs and ground support equipment.
Provide and assist quality team with root cause analysis and generate reports in case of equipment malfunction or failures to identify/analyse any undesirable trends.
Complete site documentations such as weekly safety update, installations check lists, pre-commissioning, and commissioning procedures.
Hands-on on-site parts replacement, testing, and verification of electrical equipment.
Adhere with company Health and Safety policies and work in safe and best practice manner to ensure the wellbeing of personnel and equipment are not compromised.
Able to interface at upper management and peers levels of the organization both internally and externally in clear and methodical manner
Qualification/Requirements
Trade qualified Electrician or Electrical engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university
Solid understanding of Power Electronics, Electric Circuit, Electric Power Systems, Medium Voltage, Harmonics, with good hands-on skill.
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers. Good literacy in at least one computer programming language.
Hands-on experience and knowledge of test instruments (recorders, power analysers, oscilloscopes, Insulation resistance, HI pot etc.)
Comfortable to sail on marine vessels if needed and remain offshore for defined number of days.
Willing to travel including distant in-country or aboard limited duration visits and with short notice in advance
Good understanding of Health and Safety, and risks / Hazards involved.
Desired Characteristics
Fluent oral and written English communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Team worker with ability to share and coordinate tasks among members of the group
High job ethics
Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
Able to interface at all levels of the organization both internally and externally
As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No