Lead Field Service Engineer - Drives

Essential Responsibilities: Commissioning & Startup: Lead the end-to-end commissioning of advanced drive systems and power electronics, ensuring seamless integration with shipboard power management and propulsion systems. Power Electronics Diagnostics: Perform deep-dive troubleshooting on MV/LV drive systems, rectifiers, and inverters. Utilize oscilloscopes and diagnostic software to analyze firing pulses, gate signals, and control logic. System Integration: Validate communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Modbus, IEC 61850) and control loop tuning (speed/torque/current) within complex multi-drive architectures. Complex Troubleshooting: Perform diagnostic investigations at site locations, during scheduled port visits, or at sea. Resolve persistent technical challenges through expert-level troubleshooting and evidence-based corrective action. Technical Advisory: Partner with naval and commercial customers to provide training on system operations, optimization, and preventative maintenance strategies to extend asset life. Service Growth: Identify and promote opportunities for service, spare parts, and system upgrades (CM&U) to support long-term vessel performance. Engineering Compliance: Execute all tasks in accordance with defined departmental policies, GEV safety guidelines, and maritime regulatory standards (e.g., ABS, DNV, Lloyd's, or Naval standards).Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate service records, technical reports, and diagnostic logs to meet both GEV and customer quality standards. Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to maritime safety protocols, naval security regulations, and environmental health and safety (EHS) standards while working in confined shipboard environments. Qualifications/

Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) from an accredited university with a minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in commissioning environments involving LV/MV drive and control systems. OR Associate's Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant commissioning experience. OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of relevant commissioning experience. Security Clearance: US Person with the ability to achieve and maintain security clearance for Department of Defense (DoD) projects. Operational Readiness: Ability and willingness to travel up to 85% of the time, often on short notice.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically fit to board vessels offshore. Must be able to pass Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET).

Additional Information: GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).