Job Information
FieldCore Experienced Field Engineer - Generator Specialist (South Region) in Salem, Oregon
FieldCore, a GE company, is a new, independent industrial field services company that will deliver the highest standard of field services excellence and capabilities for GE and its customers. FieldCore will bring together the field services expertise and people from both Granite Services and GE’s Power Services into one powerhouse. Driven by the values of safety, quality, and integrity, FieldCore will be built to deliver operational excellence for customers in the power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, and wind power markets. For more information, check out www.fieldcore.com
Role Summary/Purpose
The Generator Specialist Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides on-site technical direction to customer-owned utility and industrial power plants for their Turbine Generator Systems. Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements.
The primary responsibility of the Generator Specialist, is to safely accomplish the maintenance and repair of the heavy duty generators used in power generation applications
Essential Function
Perform inspection and testing of the generator field and stator utilizing the latest technology. (MAGIC Jr. & Sr. inspection, Digital/Analog EL-CID, Flush and Bake skid (FAB), Quick skid, Capacitance Mapping, Tracer Gas, Vacuum Decay, Pressure Decay, 60 Hertz AC HIPOT test set, Wedge Tapping, Computer Based Reporting tool), Epoxy Injection, UT Flow, Hazmat training and other topics as business needs arise
Direct and perform repair or inspection procedures utilizing the latest electronic communication, references and documentation technologies.
Recognize, Predict and document potential generator failures.
Present to the customer accurate generator quality issues as presented and selected by Generator Product Service and regional generator specialists.
Familiarity with Power Circuit Breakers, Protective Relay Systems, AC and DC Motors / Generators, Programmable Logic Controllers
Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits and electrical troubleshooting
Working knowledge of prints/print reading, such as manufacturing drawings, P&IDs and schematic drawings
Participate as a Service Team member dedicated to Safety metrics.
Pre-outage planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures
Lead execution of projects, including: generator field and stator rewinds, general generator repairs, and inspections
Execute project management and technical leader duties. Support warranty administration and troubleshooting issues
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications /Requirements
Technical/University degree or qualifying experience OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Field Services role
Minimum of 1 years of experience in Oil & Gas or power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance or power plant equipment installation/commissioning
Demonstrated progressive, responsible experience with various types of turbine generator equipment and site accountabilities is required
Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.
Desired Characteristics
Trainee level. Most new hires with little experience on the GE Product will start in this level. Participates in on the job training.
Experience and training on Alstom, Siemans or other OEM equipment is preferred
Good attitude to manage relationships with customers, concerning technical and contractual aspects.
Follow up all quality aspects according to six sigma approach and GE QA manual and procedures.
Working knowledge and application of EHS rules.
Effective communication to HQs, through company e-tools (VC4/NCM - e-SMS).
Good organizational skills
Prior project management experience
Good project management skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal and leadership skills
Good business acumen and ability to sell GE products to the customer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.
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