Automation Commissioning / Service Field Engineer

Ge Vernova

The Role

Overview

Lead automation field engineer responsible for marine automation commissioning and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • documentation
  • drive systems
  • automation commissioning
  • fault finding
  • training
  • electrical installation

Tasks

-To produce as commissioned documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV. -Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects. -Commissioning and full integration of Automation Systems. Service and fault finding on Automation equipment and associated systems. -Maintain competence through training courses and Electronic learning in line with company policies. -Installation and checking of associated cabling, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, UPS batteries/systems and variable speed drives.

Requirements

  • plc
  • sc clearance
  • hnc electrical
  • mv drive
  • automation
  • communication

What You Bring

-Experienced with PC/PLC equipment. -Is a sole UK National and holds, or is eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level. -Health and Safety trained. -To be competent and have a proven record of Automation System commissioning. -Customer Focused -Must have established record of sitework. -Be competent to produce, and maintain, documentation to the required standards. -HNC level qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or higher -Familiarity with IEC and marine classification society rules desirable. -Experience of MV drive commissioning and fault finding. -Good communication skills, written and verbal in English.

Benefits

-Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company. -26 days vacation + bank holidays. -Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity. -Attractive compensation. -Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance. -A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

The Company

About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Sector Specialisms

Power

Gas Power

Steam Power

Nuclear

Hydro Power

Wind

Onshore Wind

Offshore Wind

Electrification Systems

Power Conversion and Storage

Grid Solutions

Electrification Software

Security Clearance

-requires uk security clearance to sc level.