Lead Controls Field Engineer

GE Vernova

. Install and commission Control Solutions hardware and software across machine types in Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and other process industries .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing and commissioning Control Solutions hardware and software in the Oil & Gas and Power Generation industries, with strong troubleshooting and engineering support capabilities. Proficient in managing field service operations, ensuring safety, and providing technical training to clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringExperience With Power Plant Electrical EquipmentStrong Knowledge Of Rotating Equipment Control PhilosophyFluent In English, Spanish, And PortugueseExperience With GE Vernova Controls Systems

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Hard Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsInstallation And CommissioningUnit Startup ExperienceUnderstanding Of Technical DrawingsField Device KnowledgeIndustrial Protocols KnowledgeLoop Checks And Functional TestsFactory Acceptance Tests (FAT)Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Oral Communication SkillsCustomer-Focused MindsetGood Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

GE Vernova Control SolutionsCimplicityControlST ToolboxMS Office SoftwareP&IDs

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicensePassport Or Ability To Obtain A Passport

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasPower GenerationControl SolutionsRotating EquipmentIEC61850ModbusOPCProfibusMCCDCS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install and commission Control Solutions hardware and software across machine types in Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and other process industries
Troubleshoot existing Control Solutions hardware and software installations on-site
Prepare field service jobs and interventions with project managers
Provide technical assistance and training to customers on site
Supervise mechanical and electrical subcontractors and instrumentation de-installation/reinstallation
Perform engineering support and factory acceptance tests (FAT)
Lead and execute loop checks, commissioning phases, functional tests, and site acceptance tests (SAT)
Lead and execute unit startup and performance tests, evaluate running parameters, and troubleshoot control system problems
Maintain accurate timesheets and obtain customer signatures before leaving job sites
Write accurate, detailed reports after each job
Maintain operational knowledge of GE Vernova Control Solutions and Services hardware and software
Assess and monitor site safety during job execution
Communicate professionally with customers and team members
Understand terms and conditions commitments
Enter hours, expenses, and timesheets accurately and promptly into internal systems
Provide external progress reporting to clients, plant or utility owners, and construction firms
Review plant engineering documents and P&IDs; plan, organize, integrate, and direct labor, tools, and materials to complete contractual work scopes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Experience with power plant electrical equipment and controls installation, commissioning, and unit startup
Proven working experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment control philosophy in power generation, including HDGT, aeroderivative turbines, steam turbines, and BOP
Strong knowledge of UCP, MCC, DCP, and DCS
Strong knowledge of field devices, instruments, actuators, and industrial protocols including IEC61850, Modbus, OPC, and Profibus
Ability to understand and implement technical drawings, including wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and general arrangements
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to travel within the region 70% ATR and work overtime
Fluent English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Valid driver's license and passport, or ability to obtain a passport
Strong computer skills using MS Office software
Experience with GE Vernova Controls systems such as Mark V, Mark VI, and Mark Vie/s
Experience with software tools including Cimplicity and ControlST Toolbox
Customer-focused mindset with ability to respond quickly to customer needs
Good interpersonal and organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No