Job Description Summary
As a Control System Engineer*in (m/f/d) you are responsible for supporting the operations team by performing field service activities at customer sites delivering engineering validation support and leading maintenance services across the GE control systems installed base. You work within defined parameters to make informed decisions apply engineering concepts to moderately complex issues and resolve technical challenges through immediate actions or short-term planning. This role is part of the GE Automation business and requires extensive travel of approximately 160 days per year.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
The On-Site Services Specialist will be responsible for:
- Commissioning of substation control systems (SCADA HMI networks cyber security) at customer sites.
- Performing control system validation and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Leading maintenance activities including first-line fault diagnostics and on-call support (out of hours weekends holidays) for onshore/offshore substations.
- Providing technical guidance to customer personnel on installation operation maintenance and ensuring delivery of detailed service reports.
- Supporting engineering tasks (database updates system upgrades/modifications network/firewall configurations cyber security testing).
- Managing fault reports customer complaints and driving quick resolution in line with procedures.
- Coordinating with internal CoE teams regarding product/system obsolescence and improvement actions.
- Supporting internal/external training activities and continuously developing product/system knowledge.
- Communicating commissioning schedules requirements and quality issues to project and service management.
- Ensuring safety compliance maintaining competence authorizations and applying GE quality and EHS standards on site.
Job Requirements:
- BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in service or project environments within the energy transmission.
- Demonstrated commissioning experience in substations across voltage levels from 11 kV to 400 kV.
- Experience with substation automation systems technical support testing maintenance and commissioning in transmission distribution industrial or power plant environments.
- Experience with protection relays and control systems (LV/MV/HV).
- Hands-on experience with substation automation systems (Zenon PACiS DS Agile)
- Experience in detailed design functional testing FAT and on-site commissioning of control systems.
- Practical experience in SCADA/HMI testing IEC61850 / IEC101 / IEC104 integration and cyber security functional testing.
- Professional working proficiency in German and English.
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally (approx. 160 days/year).
- Valid drivers license.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and achieve milestones.
- Candidates with GE relays and GE substation automation expertise are highly preferred.
- Ability to perform under pressure think clearly and solve problems quickly.
- Willingness to work extended hours or weekends when required.
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus.
- Team-oriented attitude with high self-motivation and a proactive self-learning mindset.
- Positive energy resilience and a strong service mindset.
- Offshore certification and basic first-aid skills (advantageous but not essential).
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEMS - GRID SOLUTIONS
GE Vernovas Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems enabling power transmission and distribution across the power grid and supporting a decarbonized and secured energy transition
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Job Description SummaryAs a Control System Engineer*in (m/f/d) you are responsible for supporting the operations team by performing field service activities at customer sites delivering engineering validation support and leading maintenance services across the GE control systems installed base. You ...
Job Description Summary
As a Control System Engineer*in (m/f/d) you are responsible for supporting the operations team by performing field service activities at customer sites delivering engineering validation support and leading maintenance services across the GE control systems installed base. You work within defined parameters to make informed decisions apply engineering concepts to moderately complex issues and resolve technical challenges through immediate actions or short-term planning. This role is part of the GE Automation business and requires extensive travel of approximately 160 days per year.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
The On-Site Services Specialist will be responsible for:
- Commissioning of substation control systems (SCADA HMI networks cyber security) at customer sites.
- Performing control system validation and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Leading maintenance activities including first-line fault diagnostics and on-call support (out of hours weekends holidays) for onshore/offshore substations.
- Providing technical guidance to customer personnel on installation operation maintenance and ensuring delivery of detailed service reports.
- Supporting engineering tasks (database updates system upgrades/modifications network/firewall configurations cyber security testing).
- Managing fault reports customer complaints and driving quick resolution in line with procedures.
- Coordinating with internal CoE teams regarding product/system obsolescence and improvement actions.
- Supporting internal/external training activities and continuously developing product/system knowledge.
- Communicating commissioning schedules requirements and quality issues to project and service management.
- Ensuring safety compliance maintaining competence authorizations and applying GE quality and EHS standards on site.
Job Requirements:
- BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in service or project environments within the energy transmission.
- Demonstrated commissioning experience in substations across voltage levels from 11 kV to 400 kV.
- Experience with substation automation systems technical support testing maintenance and commissioning in transmission distribution industrial or power plant environments.
- Experience with protection relays and control systems (LV/MV/HV).
- Hands-on experience with substation automation systems (Zenon PACiS DS Agile)
- Experience in detailed design functional testing FAT and on-site commissioning of control systems.
- Practical experience in SCADA/HMI testing IEC61850 / IEC101 / IEC104 integration and cyber security functional testing.
- Professional working proficiency in German and English.
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally (approx. 160 days/year).
- Valid drivers license.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and achieve milestones.
- Candidates with GE relays and GE substation automation expertise are highly preferred.
- Ability to perform under pressure think clearly and solve problems quickly.
- Willingness to work extended hours or weekends when required.
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus.
- Team-oriented attitude with high self-motivation and a proactive self-learning mindset.
- Positive energy resilience and a strong service mindset.
- Offshore certification and basic first-aid skills (advantageous but not essential).
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEMS - GRID SOLUTIONS
GE Vernovas Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems enabling power transmission and distribution across the power grid and supporting a decarbonized and secured energy transition
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
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