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Job Description Summary
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
Job Description
The primary function of the role is to prepare, perform, test, and commission marine high and low voltage marine propulsion drive system activities in support of new build, upgrade, and service projects. You will verify that the system commissioned matches functional design specifications and implement corrections as needed.
In This Role You Will Focus On
* Engineering activities - preparing, planning, testing, and commissioning high and low voltage drive system upgrades, performing routine maintenance tasks, and training across all GE Marine UK customer drive systems, both onshore and offshore.
* Analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing software and hardware defects across drive systems.
* Writing, updating, and maintaining documentation according to company procedures.
* Providing technical support to customers and internal staff.
* Liaising with engineering, Fleet Managers, and other GE personnel.
* Ensuring compliance with EHS policies and safe work systems.
* Maintaining personal competence through training.
* Leading an FSE team for various engineering activities.
* Performing marine service administrative tasks as directed.
Candidate Requirements
* Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or relevant experience.
* Experience with PC/PLC equipment.
* Experience with high and low voltage variable speed drive control systems.
* Understanding of networks and communication protocols like Modbus.
* Proven site work experience.
* Good communication skills in English.
* Health and Safety training.
* Ability to achieve UK Security Vetting clearance.
* Willingness to work worldwide and offshore, with short-notice travel ability.
Desirable Qualifications
* Valid offshore survival training certificate.
* Safety training certificates like IOSH or NEBOSH.
* Familiarity with IEC and marine classification rules.
* Full clean driving license.
* Flexible working attitude and ability to work independently.
What We Offer
* Challenging projects and a supportive work environment.
* Competitive compensation and flexible benefits.
* 26 days vacation plus bank holidays.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance: No
Position Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industry: Electric Power Generation
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