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Field Service Technician - Services and Commissioning

GE Vernova
Department:Customer Service
Type:REMOTE
Region:Australia
Location:New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Entry level
Estimated Salary:A$60,000 - A$85,000
Skills:
POWER ELECTRONICSELECTRIC CIRCUITELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMSMEDIUM VOLTAGEHARMONICSPROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERSCOMPUTER PROGRAMMINGTEST INSTRUMENTSELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTCOMMISSIONINGSERVICETROUBLESHOOTINGHEALTH AND SAFETY
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Job Description

Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Field Service Technician to support the commissioning, service, and lifecycle performance of advanced power electronics systems. In this customer-facing role, you will lead on-site activities, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality delivery across complex electrical installations. This position requires extensive travel (90%+) within the home country and internationally, offering exposure to diverse projects, customers, and technologies across industrial, energy, and marine environments. Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities

  • Pre-commission, commission, and service static frequency converters (SFC) and variable frequency (VFD) low voltage and medium voltage drives/switchgear/transformers and power systems.
  • Provide technical assistance and supervision to customers on the installations.
  • Conduct on-site interpretation of data and technical instruction.
  • Provide management with complete and prompt information and report regarding safety & project/service status, customer or equipment problems, and failures,
  • Provide technical assistance through on-site guidance and training in proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned programs and ground support equipment.
  • Provide and assist quality team with root cause analysis and generate reports in case of equipment malfunction or failures to identify/analyse any undesirable trends.
  • Complete site documentations such as weekly safety update, installations check lists, pre-commissioning, and commissioning procedures.
  • Hands-on on-site parts replacement, testing, and verification of electrical equipment.
  • Adhere with company Health and Safety policies and work in safe and best practice manner to ensure the wellbeing of personnel and equipment are not compromised.
  • Able to interface at upper management and peers levels of the organization both internally and externally in clear and methodical manner

Qualification/Requirements

  • Trade qualified Electrician or Electrical engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university
  • Solid understanding of Power Electronics, Electric Circuit, Electric Power Systems, Medium Voltage, Harmonics, with good hands-on skill.
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers. Good literacy in at least one computer programming language.
  • Hands-on experience and knowledge of test instruments (recorders, power analysers, oscilloscopes, Insulation resistance, HI pot etc.)
  • Comfortable to sail on marine vessels if needed and remain offshore for defined number of days.
  • Willing to travel including distant in-country or aboard limited duration visits and with short notice in advance
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety, and risks / Hazards involved.

Desired Characteristics

  • Fluent oral and written English communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Team worker with ability to share and coordinate tasks among members of the group
  • High job ethics
  • Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
  • Able to interface at all levels of the organization both internally and externally

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected. Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No

  • This is a remote position
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