Field Service Engineer Automation and Drives

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs installation and commissioning on GE Power Conversion automation, Level1 and Level2 process systems at customer site in Steel/Aluminum/Copper Plants, Mining and under construction plants. Must be capable of working unsupervised and leading small teams.
• Install and test the field instruments -Pressure, flow, speed, motion, sensors, RTD, X-ray, Laser scanners and Encoders
• Installation and Commissioning of GE Rxi/HPCi controller and Scada system
• Perform the FAT and PAT with customer as per the Contract agreement.
• Communication and Process Interface with third party/Customer systems
• Software Programming changes at Site during Commissioning and Services at customer site
• Performs troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled visits or at site to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implements corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the design engineers to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of automation systems.
• Provides continuous, 24X7 day a week during a scheduled-on call periods in order to respond to customer calls for service
• Ensures that engineering and technical support is provided with accuracy, quality, and timeliness to meet customer needs and business goals
• Supports customers onsite and remotely regarding system and component problems.
• Identify new opportunities & drive development of effective offerings to improve in-service equipment reliability / availability
• Provide support to engineering teams working on Automation system upgrade projects.
• Support the bidding process for Metals Automation L1/L2 system upgrade prospect.
• Provide on-site / remote support for new unit installation / startup and other outage work scopes
• Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.
• Perform other related engineering tasks to facilitate proper commissioning and customer satisfaction
• Provide on call support in response to customer calls for service
• Ensure appropriate response and service is provided to customer
• Complete timely service reports and other administrative requirements
• Support business growth opportunities and marketing campaigns

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university (or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 5 additional years of related industry experience)
• Minimum 5 years of field service and/or commissioning experience
• Minimum 5 years of field service or commissioning experience in a field service/ commissioning environment with automation system in a Process/metals/Mining/Cement/Paper environment.
• Possesses a detailed knowledge, competence and expertise with installation and commissioning tasks and services for automation.
• Programming skills in Controllers/PLC/DCS/SCADA System (Ladder, FBD, Structure etc..)
• Experienced in communication protocols - Ethernet/Profibus/Modbus/Fieldbus/Ethercat etc..
• Experience in handling HMI, OPC, Remote IO’s, Field Instruments and Sensors

Desired Characteristics

• Variable speed Drives experience for Commissioning and troubleshooting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with GE Drive systems {With 2 years practicable working knowledge of at least one GE Power Conversion drive system (Including: MV7000, SD7000, MV3000)
• Experience in Working GEPC EMS system and Power Management system
• Experience in commissioning Variable Speed drive of Siemens/ABB/Toshiba/Danfoss/Rockwell
• Minimum of 2 years practicable working knowledge of at least one GE Power Conversion drive / system controller (Including PEC, PECe, CDC)
• Ability to execute increasingly complicated assignments, which require considerable engineering skill and creative ability and independent judgment
• Possess detailed knowledge, competence and expertise with installation and commissioning tasks and services
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office applications
• Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures, and practices
• Background in a customer facing position, within a Service environment